Registration & Networking

Chair Opening Address

Integration and Collaboration Across UEC Pathways and Virtual Wards

This presentation will explore the integration and collaboration between all Urgent and Emergency Care departments and Virtual Wards. It will highlight how enhanced pathways facilitate timely care, reduce pressure on emergency departments, and ensure optimal patient flow. The presentation will look into the ways in which these pathways have been integrated and collaborated to deliver the best care at home.

The session will delve into the opportunities of implementing Point-of-care testing across diverse healthcare settings. With a focus on improving patient outcomes, diagnostics and care accessibility, our line-up of expert panellists will explore key themes, including:

• Clinical Impact
• Operational Considerations
• Integration and Scalability
• Regulatory and Financial Aspects                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Our delegates will gain great insights into leveraging point-of-care testing to advance patient-centred care in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Panellists:

• Tina Malhotra, Clinical Director, Consultant Psychiatrist @ Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (Invited)
• Clarisse Ann Lagman, RN, BSN, Manager, Point of Care Testing and Phlebotomy (Transformation and Delivery) (Invited)
• Rebecca Kift, Scientific Lead for POCT, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (Invited)

Main Sponsor

Morning Break & Networking

Chair Morning Reflection

Case Study - Doccla

Case Study - Access

Tackling the Challenges of Virtual Wards in Complex Care Areas

A sit down with Stephanie Sommerville to address the unique challenges of implementing Virtual Wards in specialised and sensitive care settings including Oncology, Paediatrics, End-of-life care and mental health.

Stephanie will share their insights into the barriers faced in these areas such as:

• Clinical Complexity
• Patient-centred Approaches
• Interdisciplinary Coordination
• Ethical and Regulatory Considerations

The discussion will also look into innovative strategies and solutions from tailored pathways to leveraging remote monitoring technologies.

Delegates will gain an understanding of how to overcome these challenges and unlock the potential of care at home in some of the most demanding areas within the healthcare landscape.

Case Study - Livework

Lunch & Networking

Chair Afternoon Address

Case Study

Addressing DVT Risk in Virtual Wards – Navigating Challenges Without a Baseline

This session explores the complexities of managing Deep Vain Thrombosis (DVT) risk within Virtual Wards, particularly in the absence of a standardised baseline for patient assessment and monitoring. The session will explore the critical considerations for identifying, managing, and mitigating the risk DVT has in Virtual Wards.

The session will include discussion of:

• The Challenge of No Baseline
• Risk Stratification in a virtual setting
• Monitoring
• Case Studies and Lessons Learned

The session offers our delegates insight into building robust frameworks that address DVT risks effectively while enhancing patient safety and confidence in Virtual Wards.

Case Study

This dynamic group of panellists will explore the practicality of adopting a team-of-teams approach to implement and scale virtual care across the NHS. Bringing together leaders from clinical, technological and operational domains the session will dive into:

• Defining the Team-of-Teams Model
• Integration Across the NHS
• Technology as an Enabler
• Workforce Dynamics
• Real-world applications and Outcomes

Our panellists will discuss and give insight into whether this approach is an aspirational goal or a practical solution for the modern healthcare challenges.

Panellists:

• Jim Ritchie, Chief Clinical Information Officer, Northern Care Alliance (Invited)
• Ekuba A. Edjah, Assistant Director, Virtual Wards at NHS South East London ICB (Invited)
• Umesh Gadhvi, Chief Digital and Information Officer, North East London Foundation Trust (Invited)

Hot Buffet Food & Drinks

End of Day