In the UK, 1 in 3 hospital beds are occupied by a patient who is medically fit to discharge.
For the items addressed in this local coverage determination, the criteria for “reasonable and necessary”, based on Social Security Act §1862(a)(1)(A) provisions, are defined by the following coverage indications, limitations and/or medical necessity.
There are several options available for a hospital bed. These can be related to the comfort of the patient and the caregivers, as well as ease of transport, safety, etc. Depending on the reason why the patient is bedridden, you will need to check the availability of the options below.