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Enabling timely, appropriate placement into care.
Delayed discharge into residential aged care remains a structural constraint on hospital capacity, driving avoidable length of stay and associated system cost. When placement pathways rely on manual outreach, inconsistent information, and limited visibility of provider availability, patients remain in hospital longer than clinically required and bed capacity is constrained.
DailyCare provides the infrastructure to address this. It gives hospital discharge teams real-time visibility of aged care supply across their catchment, with referrals standardised, traceable, and managed within a single workflow.
How it works
Identify suitable providers based on clinical care needs, personal circumstances, cultural considerations, and financial requirements
View current availability across providers, enabling informed and timely placement decisions
Connect providers directly with patients and families, supporting site tours and admission decisions through a structured pathway
Track enquiries, provider responses, and placement progression in real time, with visibility of patient flow impacts across the discharge pathway
Why hospitals use DailyCare
Improved visibility and coordination directly support capacity release. When discharge teams can consistently match patient needs with available supply, placements occur earlier, reducing avoidable bed days and associated costs while easing pressure on staff.
This has been independently validated through the CSIRO Kick Starter Program. Using Melbourne Health patient data, the study demonstrated a 26% reduction in time spent waiting for care following assessment and a 16% reduction in overall length of stay—translating to meaningful system-wide capacity gains.