Table 1 The three Leading Better Value Care Initiatives studied, patient groups and their aims
Initiative | Patient population | Aim |
|---|---|---|
Chronic heart failure (CHF) | People aged over 18 years, admitted with symptoms suggestive of chronic heart failure | Aims to reduce 28-day readmission and 30-day mortality by a focus on reducing unwarranted variation from best practice, enhance prevention, improve the management and mitigation of risks for people with chronic heart failure. |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | Acute admitted patients aged 40 years and over with COPD | Aims to reduce 28-day readmission and 30-day mortality by a focus on reducing unwarranted clinical variation and optimisation of lung function for people with COPD. |
Inpatient management of diabetes mellitus (DM) | Acute admitted patients aged 16 years and over with diabetes requiring subcutaneous insulin management | Aims to reduce the length of hospital admission for people with diabetes requiring subcutaneous insulin by optimising glucose management. |