Patients with an EPaCCS Form Are More Likely to Die Out of Hospital

North Lincolnshire, part of Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, has demonstrated significant improvements in end-of-life care through Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems (EPaCCS).

Key Findings

• Deaths in hospitals for patients with an EPaCCS form have fallen to 14%, compared to the national average of 43%
• Approximately 98% of general practices are now using the EPaCCS system
• Multiple healthcare providers support the system, including:
  • Hospices
  • Ambulance services
  • Community carers
  • Acute healthcare providers

Dr. David Jehring, CEO of Black Pear Software, emphasized the company's commitment to "revolutionising end-of-life care delivery and making a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families."

Impact on Care Coordination

The collaboration between Humber and North Yorkshire ICB and Black Pear Software has focused on improving care coordination and ensuring patient wishes and preferences are effectively communicated across healthcare providers.

Key Takeaway

The implementation of EPaCCS has significantly reduced hospital deaths for palliative care patients by enabling better communication of patient preferences.