A Typical ECAS Visit
- We will contact the patient or named representative to arrange an appointment.
- We have a dedicated ambulance based at ECAS which can transport people to and from their home location.
- On arrival the patient will undergo comprehensive assessment with one of the Nursing Staff.
- Medical Review is also undertaken and some simple investigations may be undertaken on the day (e.g. blood test, simple x rays). More complex tests may need to be arranged on another day and/or at another hospital (e.g. University Hospital of Wales).
- Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy will usually see and assess on the day and may arrange a follow-up home visit to assess function and safety at home.
- If urgent care is felt to be necessary, Rapid Response care can be initiated - this will be discussed at the visit with the Care Manager.
- If there are ugent medical problems, we may advise admission to hospital and can arrange this where necessary (this is not the usual outcome).
- Involvement of other therapies may occur, depending on need and may occur on another day.
- If further therapy or medical review is needed this may be arranged at ECAS, at medical outpatients clinic or in the community as appropriate.
- A faxed summary is sent to the referring doctor usually on the same day of the visit to outline all assessments and management plans.
Important
If you are unable to, or choose not to attend, we ask that you please let us know as soon as possible so that the appointment can be reallocated.
Contact Information
Elderly Care Assessment Service
Rookwood Hospital
Llandaff
Cardiff
CF5 2YN
Telephone: (029) 2031 3827
Fax: (029) 2031 6092
