Digital Pre-admission Risk Assessments [Updated 2024 Guide]
Your guide to how hospitals are managing the increasing demands for complex pre-admission screening.
This practical guide shares insights into how other pre-admission teams have:
Eliminated 60-70% of pre-admission screening time
Maximise face-to-face patient interactions
Successfully support patients of all ages and complexities
Proven path to approval and ROI
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a digital form and a pre-admission pathway?
While digital forms simply collect data, pre-admission pathways automate the cognitive assessment of patients to quickly identify risk factors. When a patient’s responses trigger standard or complex risks, they are automatically flagged in the system for clinical attention, eliminating 60-70% of the administrative burden.
How do digital pathways help pre-admission teams?
Digital pathways automatically detect health risks, calculate risk scores using validated assessment tools, and determine appropriate health services based on actual risk profiles. Teams can identify patients requiring face-to-face assessments based on their risk profile, eliminating the need to chase patients and allowing more time for personalized care.
How quickly can digital pathways be implemented?
Modern cloud-based solutions can be implemented and start assessing patient risks within weeks, not months. The system can be customised and set up for pre-admission screening in as little as four weeks.
How does this enhance face-to-face appointments and phone calls?
Digital pathways support critical patient interactions by reducing the current 3-4 calls needed to make contact with each patient. While maintaining the importance of therapeutic relationships, digital tools help teams spend more quality time with high-risk patients instead of chasing forms and making multiple follow-up calls.