Panel: Making Virtual Wards Work – Operational Challenges & Success Stories
Hall 9
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- Share practical insights on the successful implementation and scaling of virtual wards, highlighting operational efficiencies and lessons learned.
- Overcoming barriers to patient onboarding and case studies from high-performing regions
- Collaboration between acute, community, and primary care
- Staffing models and skill mix: GPs vs hospital doctors
Speakers
Andy Bailey
Virtual Ward Operations ManagerCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation
Prof. Colin Scales
Deputy Chief ExecutiveNHS Greater Manchester
Johnathan Elliott
Head of Nursing, Hospital at HomeManchester Foundation Trust
Dr Saqib Mughal
Divisional medical director - Adult and community servicesBirmingham Community Health Care NHS Foundation Trust