Trauma Flow Coordinator

Liaise closely and regularly with ward nursing staff and Patient Flow Co-ordinator to ensure accurate up to date knowledge of patient movement is obtained. Liaise as appropriate with the discharge Co-ordinators and multi-disciplinary team with regard to discharge issues. Identify problems affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of admitting and discharging patients, making these known to the relevant managersDay to day line management of flow coordinators in accordance with trust policy whilst on shiftMaintain accurate reporting arrangements e.g. through a database, regarding the level of emergency demand, patient outlier numbers and occupancy to improve capacity/demand managementParticipate in appropriate Trust wide as appropriateTo liaise closely with the Site Matron and senior nurses if staffing issues are affecting bed capacityTo participate fully in any project work involving bed management to ensure its successKeep up to date of all new local and national emergency care targets
and Clinical IndicatorsWork closely with the Site Matron to ensure the right patient is in the right place at the right time Provide live next day discharge data alongside the patient flow coordinators to promote early expedition of dischargesCheck, confirm and challenge estimated dates of discharge on the WardsEnsure complete utilisation of the discharge lounge or equivalent Ensure that Ward Teams advocate a 7 day discharge ethos and that management plans are in place for effective weekend discharge of patients