bed-blocking
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But relatives said staff had told them the problem was bed-blocking by other patients ready to be discharged.
From BBC ● May 29, 2024
The report, NHS in Scotland 2021, urges the Scottish government and NHS boards to work together with partners in the social care sector to develop a solution for reducing delayed discharges from hospital, so-called bed-blocking.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2022
The health board boss also admitted social care shortages across west Wales were leading to delays in discharging patients - resulting in bed-blocking.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2021
So-called bed-blocking is estimated to cost the service about £820m a year.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2016
Delayed discharge, often referred to as bed-blocking, is when a patient is judged clinically ready to go home but continues to occupy a hospital bed while plans are made for appropriate follow-up care.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2015
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