Same Day Emergency Care is an ACTIVITY GROUP.

NHS England describes Same Day Emergency Care as the provision of same day care for emergency PATIENTS who would otherwise be admitted to hospital.

Under this care model, PATIENTS presenting at hospital with relevant conditions can be rapidly assessed, diagnosed and treated without being admitted to a WARD, and if clinically safe to do so, will go home the same day their care is provided.

Same Day Emergency Care is the provision of care to a PATIENT by specialist CARE PROFESSIONALS within an Urgent and Emergency Care Service. Same Day Emergency Care is provided, where possible, within 24 hours of the Urgent and Emergency Care Initial Assessment Timestamp, following formal initial clinical assessment (either virtual or face to face) and referral taking place.

Same Day Emergency Care is intended to provide an alternative to a Care Professional Admitted Care Episode.

For further information see the NHS England website at: Same day emergency care.

This supporting information is also known by these names:

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shortname	SDEC