NHS Lothian - Whole system bed modelling
Client
NHS Lothian
Location
Edinburgh
Year
Oct 2023 - Aug 2024
B+A have been working with NHS Lothian and the four Health & Social Care Partnerships to develop a whole system bed model, including all commissioned inpatient beds across NHS and social care environments.
Scenarios are being developed to understand the demand over the next 5, 10, 15 & 20 years and to establish a range of planning assumptions which could impact on inpatient bed requirements.
Essential streams of work
Some of the key elements and approaches used in delivering this work
Modelling
System-wide capacity projections based on a clear evidence base, audit trail and agreed and documented set of assumptions.
Facilitated workshops
Engagement with a wide range of stakeholders across Acute sites, Health and Social Care partnerships, and Mental Health teams to achieve consensus on scenario planning.
Governance and reporting
Regular meetings with Programme Board to advise on progress, clarify direction, validate assumptions and make pertinent decisions.
What Key Stakeholders had to say
"Buchan Associates provided excellent support and collaboration throughout the recent healthcare planning project with NHS Lothian. Their expertise and commitment were instrumental in the successful development of our NHS Lothian Whole System Bed Model planning tool, which has enhanced our future planning capability for patient services.
B+A deployed a significant engagement process and were proactive in their approach, ensuring our objectives and expectations were achieved efficiently and effectively."
Jim Crombie, Deputy Chief Executive NHS Lothian