The innovative triage system allows critical care for patients who needed it most, eases demand on clinicians and reduces the burden on the hospital. In the first seven weeks the primary care team saw 960 patients, of which 36 per cent of all cases were suspected COVID-19. The POCUS device was key to establishing a unique collaboration between the Royal Berkshire Hospital and a local primary care hub to better diagnose patients with Covid-19. "Working in partnership with our colleagues in primary care to provide high quality effective care to patients has demonstrated that we can do things differently and still achieve the best outcomes." Royal Berkshire Hospital will continue the model in response to COVID-19 and in conjunction with primary care.

Source: Daily Mirror October 08, 2020 15:54 UTC