Next Day Clinic for Patient Care
(NDC Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The Next Day Clinic (NDC) is a quality improvement initiative that will be launched and operated by UCLA Health starting July 22, 2024. Its goals are to improve patient care and safety and to maximize cost effectiveness. The way it does this is by identifying patients in the ED who would normally be admitted for low-acuity conditions, and diverting them to a high-acuity clinic the following day called the NDC. This will help decompress the ED and the hospital, and allow for overall higher quality care. The Health System has partnered with UCLA's Healthcare Value Analytics and Solutions \[UVAS\] group which specializes in these types of program evaluations. The analysis conducted by the study team will be used to directly inform NDC operations, scaling, and future plans.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to consult with the trial coordinators or your healthcare provider for guidance.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Next Day Clinic?
How does the Next Day Clinic for Patient Care treatment differ from other treatments?
The Next Day Clinic for Patient Care treatment is unique because it allows patients to undergo elective surgeries and be discharged within 24 hours, avoiding unnecessary hospital stays while maintaining high-quality care and patient satisfaction. This approach is designed to improve access and efficiency in surgical care delivery, making it a convenient and cost-effective option compared to traditional inpatient surgeries.35678
Research Team
Eligibility Criteria
The UCLA Next Day Clinic trial is for patients who visit the emergency department with conditions like diabetic foot, osteomyelitis, cellulitis, kidney issues, heart failure, pneumonia or fainting. These should be low-acuity cases that normally would require hospital admission.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Next Day Clinic Treatment
Participants with even birthdays who meet inclusion criteria receive care in the Next Day Clinic to avoid hospitalization
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Evaluation and Analysis
Analysis of patient outcomes, cost effectiveness, and hospital bed-days saved
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Next Day Clinic (Procedure)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, Los Angeles
Lead Sponsor