Looks at the new system of delayed discharge fines for social services departments, and changing professionals opinions of the system. Based on a small scale questionnaire completed by health and social services managers at a seminar on delayed discharges in October 2002 and May 2003, there was evidence to suggest fewer people were opposed to the policy, with an increased number undecided.
Looks at the new system of delayed discharge fines for social services departments, and changing professionals opinions of the system. Based on a small scale questionnaire completed by health and social services managers at a seminar on delayed discharges in October 2002 and May 2003, there was evidence to suggest fewer people were opposed to the policy, with an increased number undecided.
Subject terms:
hospitals, managers, older people, hospital discharge, policy, social services, attitudes, central government, community care, fines, delayed discharge;