Case 1 NTL Referral Pathway Quiz

What is the primary role of Emergency Care Practitioners (ECPs) in the North Tyneside Living referral pathway?

• To provide long-term care for chronic illnesses

• To perform surgical procedures

• To provide diagnostic tests and healthcare for older people

• To manage financial services for tenants

What does AART stand for in the context of the North Tyneside Living case study?

• Admission Avoidance Resource Team

• Advanced Acute Response Team

• Adult Assistance and Recovery Team

• Acute Assessment and Referral Team

What was the main goal of the referral pathway between NTL and Northumbria Healthcare?

• To increase hospital admissions

• To prevent unnecessary hospital admissions

• To provide financial aid to tenants

• To build new healthcare facilities

Who were skilled-up to make direct referrals to ECP and AART services?

• Hospital administrators

• Sheltered Housing Officers

• General practitioners

• Social workers

What is the role of Sheltered Housing Officers in the referral process?

• To provide legal advice

• To make direct referrals and access telephone advice

• To manage tenant finances

• To conduct medical examinations

How many referrals were made to ECP/AART from NTL between January 2013 and December 2015?

• 100

• 161

• 200

• 250

What was a significant change in the role of SHOs after the reorganisation of health services?

• They began managing hospital budgets

• They were included in health service referral pathways

• They started providing direct medical care

• They focused solely on administrative tasks

What percentage of cases involved contacting a GP if ECP and AART were unavailable?

• 16%

• 62%

• 10%

• 32%

Which service was NOT mentioned as an alternative if ECP and AART were unavailable?

• Accident and Emergency

• NHS walk-in centre

• Specialist nurse

• District nurse

What was confirmed about the tenant's condition after the ECP visit?

• Hospital admission was necessary

• Hospital admission was unnecessary

• Immediate surgery was required

• No treatment was needed