MCAP

MCAP is a clinical decision support software tool developed by VitalHub Corp. According to the vendor, it is designed to enable healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, care coordinators, and healthcare organizations to make objective, evidence-based assessments of whether patients are being treated at the right level of care based on their individual clinical need. MCAP supports organizations in addressing delayed transfers of care, reducing Length of Stay (LOS), and improving patient flow. The vendor claims that this versatile solution is suitable for healthcare professionals and medical facilities of all sizes and is widely used internationally in over 125 hospitals.

Key Features

Clinical Decision Support: According to the vendor, MCAP enables clinicians to make objective, evidence-based assessments of whether patients are being treated at the right level of care based on their individual clinical need. It is said to support organizations in addressing delayed transfers of care, stranded patients, and reducing Length of Stay (LOS).

Identify Patients for Discharge: The vendor claims that MCAP can identify large numbers of patients that can be discharged, helping to optimize patient flow and reduce overcrowding. It is also said to identify barriers to the discharge planning process, enabling timely interventions to overcome these obstacles.

Surge Planning and Increased Capacity: According to the vendor, the software supports planning for and responding to a surge in demand by creating increased capacity through the rapid identification of patients that can be discharged or decanted. This is said to help healthcare organizations efficiently manage patient volumes during peak periods.

Standardized Decision-Making: The vendor states that MCAP provides a standardized approach for consistent decision-making, ensuring that patients are receiving the appropriate level of care. According to the vendor, this maximizes the freeing up of capacity while safeguarding patient health and well-being.

International Utilization Review Solution: According to the vendor, MCAP is a widely used Clinical Utilization Review solution in over 125 hospitals internationally. The vendor claims that its effectiveness and reliability have been proven across different healthcare settings, making it a trusted tool for healthcare professionals.

Reduce Length of Stay: The vendor claims that MCAP helps identify patient flow issues and their root causes, supporting the reduction of Length of Stay (LOS) by ensuring that patients are at the appropriate level of care. According to the vendor, by streamlining the care process, it helps expedite patient discharge when appropriate.

Answer Critical Questions: According to the vendor, MCAP answers three critical questions in seconds. It is said to help clinicians determine whether the patient is at the appropriate service intensity level of care and identifies the most suitable level of care if the patient is not currently receiving the right level. Additionally, it is claimed to identify the principal reason for the continued stay if the patient is not at the appropriate level of care.

Key Benefits: According to the vendor, MCAP offers numerous benefits, including reducing the length of stay for patients, increasing the number of daily discharges, and reducing internal waits for diagnostics, physiotherapy, and occupational services. The vendor also claims that it generates financial and workforce savings through service re-design, identifies patients who should not have been admitted, reduces the number of stranded patients, and supports an Integrated Care System wide approach to winter planning.

Understand Patient Flow Blockages: According to the vendor, MCAP's evidence-based clinical criteria identify the underlying root causes of patient flow blockages. The vendor claims that by providing valuable data, it helps healthcare organizations understand systemic issues and opportunities for improvement, leading to more efficient and effective care delivery.

Continuous Quality Improvement: According to the vendor, MCAP supports continuous quality improvement based on evidence-based criteria and continual measurement. The vendor states that it helps facilitate the highest quality of clinical services and promotes an affordable health and social care system, helping healthcare organizations achieve excellence in patient care.