Referral criteria for COVID oximetry @ home and COVID virtual ward round services
| Cohort | Referral criteria | Referrals from | Monitoring service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 | Low acuity COVID-19 positive patients suitable for GP-led remote monitoring | GP, 111 and emergency department | COVID oximetry @ home |
| Cohort 2 | Patients assessed in the emergency department (ED) not meeting criteria for hospitalisation | Emergency department | COVID virtual ward |
| Cohort 3a | Inpatients with improving clinical trajectory who are suitable for early discharge with supported community follow up | Inpatient team (medical or nursing) | COVID virtual ward |
| Cohort 3b | Inpatients with improving clinical trajectory who are expected to wean from low flow oxygen or anti-hyperglycaemic treatment | Inpatient team (respiratory or diabetes team) | COVID virtual ward |
| Cohort 3c | Inpatients being discharged on long term oxygen therapy (LTOT), not expected to be weaned in the next 3 months | Respiratory team | COVID virtual ward |
| Cohort 4 | Inpatients who have drug-induced hyperglycaemia requiring insulin who are suitable for remote monitoring of glycaemia | Diabetes team | COVID virtual ward |