Ending hallway healthcare

Sunnybrook’s units at the Reactivation Care Centre have accepted 83 patients and discharged 24 (as of early February 2019). Most importantly, the innovative approach to care has created acute care capacity at Sunnybrook’s other campuses. The model has helped the hospital to provide the type of services needed by patients like Maureen, that otherwise couldn’t be offered with occupancy rates in excess of 110 per cent. Sunnybrook’s occupancy has averaged at 103 per cent since relocating patients awaiting an alternate level of care, while concurrently eliminating all hallway beds. This is significantly lower than the weeks and months preceding the opening of the centre.