The Rapid Intervention Team provides Wolverhampton residents urgent access to rapid response assessment, diagnostics and support to safely manage patients in their own home and avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital.
Nurse Led Rapid Intervention Service supported by a Medical Consultant.
Avoidance of unnecessary hospital admissions
Safe management of acute health conditions in the patients home environment
The team is multi-disciplinary team to see, assess, diagnose and treat the patient.
The team is made up of advanced nurses, therapists, clinical support workers and is supported by a hospital Consultant.
Please note - this venue is a nurse base only for the Community Rapid Intervention Team.
Time / Date Details
When is it on
8.00am until 10.00pm seven days a week including bank holidays.
Other Details
Availability
Age Ranges
Adults aged 18 or over
Referral required
Yes
Referral Details
Referral Criteria (Referral by Health or Social Care Professional only)
Adults aged 18 or over
Wolverhampton resident and/or registered with a Wolverhampton GP
Patients who are at risk of admission to hospital. For example, patients with:
Suspected infections e.g. Chest infection, Urine Infection and Cellulitis
Exacerbation of long a term conditions e.g. COPD and Heart Failure
Suspected faecal impaction
Rapid deterioration in functional ability (due to acute illness or injury) requiring fast track intervention by physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy.
