Michael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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Question 141: To ask the Minister for Health the measures being taken to reduce the number of delayed discharges in public hospitals [29421/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Many of the Special Delivery Unit initiatives to date have been targeted at the patients remaining in acute beds post medical discharge and these have involved increased access to home supports and transitional care. A specific project aimed at improving the quality of care delivery to the frail older person is being finalised and a group will be set up to oversee implementation of this national initiative on care of the frail older person. The project aim is to support the frail older person at home, create direct access pathways in the acute setting, rehabilitation and transitional care settings and reduce the length of stay. The Model of Care document is being presented to the Acute and Community Sector currently and Acute and Community Sectors are looking at ways to implement the Model of Care. These plans are being submitted and assessed at the moment. SDU Liaison Officers also work with the hospitals and communities to improve the patient flow of all patient groups.