Table 4.

Breakdown of reasons for red days.

Reason	Red days (n)
Awaiting bed at local rehabilitation unit or local hospital	529
Awaiting non-local bed due to incorrect referral	14
Delay in referral to local rehabilitation unit/hospital	8
Uncertainty of local hospital	2
Delay in discharge letter/prescription being written	2
Late decision to discharge	1
Delay in decision to operate	7
Delay in consultant review/management decision	31
Delay in patient and consultant decisions regarding management	16
Lack of theatre space/operating time	14
Awaiting reviews from other specialties/teams	54
Infectious diseases	20
Diabetes/endocrinology	11
Oncology	6
Ear, nose and throat	4
Pain team	4
Neurology	3
Cardiology	2
Maxillofacial surgery	2
Urology	2
Complex discharge issues	55
Nursing home refusal	32
International discharges	17
Awaiting a package of care or social care plan	50
Awaiting assessment from allied health professionals	9
Awaiting equipment for discharge	3
Awaiting investigations	20
Imaging	12
Others	8
Patient/relative factors	12
Awaiting transport	3
Remained inpatient for outpatient needs	3
Delayed discharge due to lack of bowel movement	2
Unknown/not documented	13