Leadership in Health Services
Governance and implementation of the Emergency Department to Community (EDC) initiative to support complex care needs in Australia
Purpose This paper aims to qualitatively evaluate the nature and strength of partnerships examining the structural factors, including information sharing and policy alignment that support the transition of patients from emergency department presentations across New South Wales, Australia. Design/methodology/approach An evaluation using a qualitative design and analytical framework was undertaken. Documentary analysis and semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with stakeholders, allied health pro …