Cohorting Services
Streamlining care delivery with organised, professional cohorting services to free up frontline clinicians so they can focus on urgent, complex cases.
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Cohorting services for safe, efficient patient flow
Cohorting plays a vital role during peak demand, especially in overcrowded emergency departments, during seasonal surges, or in outbreak situations.
Our trained medical teams have extensive experience in supporting hospital staff by safely monitoring, observing, and managing multiple patients awaiting further assessment, treatment or admission.
Our trained medical teams have extensive experience in supporting hospital staff by safely monitoring, observing, and managing multiple patients awaiting further assessment, treatment or admission.
“CMS consistently delivers reliable support, instilling confidence in our team and ensuring we’re always prepared for any situation. We couldn’t ask for a better partner to keep our track and personnel at the highest standard.”
East Midlands Ambulance Service
“CMS consistently delivers reliable support, instilling confidence in our team and ensuring we’re always prepared for any situation. We couldn’t ask for a better partner to keep our track and personnel at the highest standard.”
East Midlands Ambulance Service
Supporting our clients with first class patient care
We’re proud to provide critical cohorting as a service (CaaS) to keep patient waiting times to a minimum during busy periods. If you’re dealing with overcrowding, corridor waits or need extra hands in A&E, we’re ready to help. Our experienced teams can be deployed quickly and flexibly to keep your patient flow moving.
Get skilled support exactly where it’s needed
Our cohorting staff are trained in patient observation, vital signs monitoring and infection control protocols. We can also provide basic clinical support tasks like assisting with mobility and comfort, applying basic dressings, supporting hygiene and bay cleanliness, and maintaining accurate records and handovers.
Whatever extra support your facility needs, we deliver it under strict clinical governance in full compliance with NHS standards and CQC guidelines.
Whatever extra support your facility needs, we deliver it under strict clinical governance in full compliance with NHS standards and CQC guidelines.
Scalable solutions for hospitals under pressure
Cohorting support is available 24/7 and can be scaled quickly to meet short-term surges of demand, planned pressures (like winter), or longer-term capacity challenges.
Our teams work hand in hand with your clinical leads, operations managers and site coordinators to provide what is essentially a temporary extension of your service – helping you avoid bottlenecks, reduce delays and maintain safe standards of care.
Our teams work hand in hand with your clinical leads, operations managers and site coordinators to provide what is essentially a temporary extension of your service – helping you avoid bottlenecks, reduce delays and maintain safe standards of care.
Not sure what cohorting support you need?
We’re here to help. Request a callback and one of our team will be in touch to talk through your needs – whether it’s urgent transport, ongoing care, or something more bespoke.
frequently asked questions
What is cohorting as a service (CaaS)?
Cohorting as a service (CaaS) involves providing trained medical support staff to monitor and care for patients while they await treatment, assessment or admission. It helps hospitals manage high volumes safely and efficiently even during busy periods.
When is cohorting support typically used?
Cohorting is used when hospitals are experiencing high patient volumes, such as during winter pressures, major incidents, staff shortages or ambulance handover delays.
What cohorting services can you provide?
Our staff can assist with regular observations and vital sign monitoring, keeping bays clean and hygienic, ensuring patients are comfortable, dressing wounds and documentation.
How quickly can your cohorting service be deployed?
We offer a fast, flexible response and can mobilise teams on short notice. Deployment times depend on availability – get in touch to arrange this service.
How do I arrange cohorting support?
You can contact us directly to discuss your needs and arrange deployment by filling out our quick, online form. A member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange the service.