Patient flow resources for health professionals

Patient flow videos

Our patient flow videos include tips on communication, culture, and discharge support.

• What is patient flow – understand what patient flow is and why it matters.
• Patient flow responsibility – learn who's responsible for keeping patient flow running smoothly.
• Patient flow communication strategies – discover how clear communication helps improve patient flow.
• Patient flow culture – discover how teamwork and workplace culture supports patient flow.
• Patient flow ICT strategies – learn how technology improves patient flow and makes it more effective.
• Patient flow discharge support – find out how planning helps patients leave the hospital safely and on time.

Framework

We developed the SAFEST Patient Journey Home framework (PDF 3470 kB) to help improve patient flow and care.

SAFEST Patient Journey Home videos

Learn about the patient journey and how healthcare workers can help to improve patient flow.

• SAFEST overview – what the framework is and how it works.
• Allied health – how allied health professionals help with patient flow.
• Medical – how doctors and medical teams support patient flow.
• Nursing – how nurses help patients move through care.