Aneurin Bevan University Health Board – Integrated Models of Care Adele Gittoes – Assistant Director of Integration and Innovation
ABuHB Commitment Improve on earlier diagnosis and intervention Improve access - closer to home where possible Strengthen the engagement between clinicians and the patient (co-production)
Why Integrated Care? Utilise the expertise of all providers (prudence) Increase capacity to meet demand Bring Care Closer to Home Work together to improve patient outcomes and experience
Glaucoma ODTCs in all unitary authority areas within ABuHB Reduce delayed follow ups and associated clinical risks (first 12 months 47% reduction) Up to 4,000 patients per annum
Wet AMD – Austin Friars Eye Treatment Centre Constraints: Right patient, right place at the right time Physical space within eye department Access to imaging equipment ie OCT scanners Solution ............
Model Integrated pathway (optometry and ophthalmology) Consultants and Nurse practitioners work in primary care premises Increased capacity for Wet AMD Increased physical capacity within eye clinic