The Granollers General Hospital is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Day Hospital and the 30th of its Rapid Diagnostic Unit (RDU) this year. These units have contributed to transforming hospital care with alternatives to conventional admission, evolving to offer more agile and coordinated care.
Twenty-five years ago, the Internal Medicine Service launched the Day Hospital with the aim of ensuring care continuity and avoiding unnecessary admissions. The unit, which began with a small team and few beds, has expanded its services and now treats patients with complex needs, involving almost all medical and some surgical specialties. In 2025, it recorded over 3,500 visits and administered more than 7,000 treatments.
Dr. Anna Soler, clinical head of Alternatives to Hospitalization, highlights that the model has shifted from a hospitalization-centric approach to a patient-centric one, allowing many cases to be studied and treated without admission, thus avoiding associated risks like infections or loss of autonomy.
The Rapid Diagnostic Unit (RDU), a pioneer in Spain, was established 30 years ago to assess patients with suspected serious illness without requiring admission. It currently serves between 800 and 900 patients annually, often with complex profiles and multiple associated conditions. The unit has strengthened multidisciplinary work, particularly in oncological cases, involving various specialties to expedite diagnostic studies.
Dr. Gemma Pérez, head of the Outpatient Consultations Area, emphasizes that the evolution of these units has been possible thanks to the commitment of the teams and the coordination among professionals, aiming to provide safe, agile, and quality care.
