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Bridging the Gap in Healthcare: eWeLL's New Model

In a pivotal seminar co-hosted by eWeLL during Japan's 30th Home Care Conference in Toyonaka City, over 300 healthcare professionals gathered to discuss innovative ways to improve collaboration between hospitals and home care services. The focus was on enhancing the quality and efficiency of home healthcare through digital transformation (DX) initiatives.

The seminar highlighted the current difficulties faced by hospitals in supporting patient transitions to home care after discharge. Presenters shared insights into the challenges involved in ensuring that patients who are heavily dependent on medical care can safely resume their treatment within their communities.

Key Themes and Discussions

The seminar featured two main discussions: the current state of discharge support from hospitals and a proposed new collaborative model that leverages home visiting nursing stations as hubs for regional medical cooperation.

Presentations from Key Thought Leaders

1. Current Challenges in Hospital Discharge Support - Asami Yoshida, Deputy Nurse Manager at Osaka University Hospital, shared data on the complex challenges faced by hospitals regarding patient discharge. She emphasized the need for stronger collaboration with local healthcare providers to ensure a seamless transition for patients, particularly those requiring ongoing medical support.

2. Proposed Collaborative Models from Local Nursing Stations - Kumiko Katsuma, Director of the Nana-ru Visiting Nursing Station, shared her station's philosophy of transforming patients' lives. She highlighted how 70% of new referrals come from hospitals and underscored the importance of maintaining robust communication channels to effectively support high-need patients.

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