Case Study
Luton and Dunstable NHS Trust: Effective Approach to the A&E 4 hour Target
Despite running an accident and emergency department that services approximately 320 patients every day, a number that is steadily increasing, Luton and Dunstable NHS Trust have consistently exceeded the 4 hour A&E waiting time standard. In fact, over the last 12 months their figures have been between 2% and 4% higher than the target –a significant achievement in the current climate. So, how are they doing it? Luton and Dunstable NHS Trust -