In partnership with Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) and the Clinical Commissioning groups (CCG), HCPA are working on a number of projects to improve care for people with complex care needs.
The Kings Fund have released a review looking at the current picture for elderly social care following the government cuts and pressure within the NHS.
One of the interviewees from the review suggested that care workers were often being asked to carry out clinical tasks, or tasks which may have traditionally been carried out by a community nurse, e.g. stoma care or dressings. This suggestion rings true with the developments happening in Hertfordshire.
Through the Complex Care Framework it has been recognised that this is an issue for residential and nursing home care practitioners. Within these homes we have residents with higher clinical complexities that need additional care to improve or prevent progression of their conditions.
Care Practitioners are more than cable to complete some of the more clinical tasks, so the framework was developed to up-skill staff in the following areas;
- Wound management
- Falls
- Respiratory conditions
- Neurological conditions
- Continence and stoma care
- End of life care
- Nutrition
- Dementia
This successful project has;
- Improved staff confidence to carry out new clinical tasks
- Improved relationships with clinical professionals including GP’s and district nurses
- Focused on prevention
- Reduced admissions to hospital and emergency clinical care needed
All resulting in better care and outcomes for the residents.
We are keen for as many providers as possible to take part in this training and reap the benefits for your residents and staff.
If you are an East or North Hertfordshire Home you can book onto the following courses-
Complex Care Access– Focus on Engagement and Dementia Care
» To read the brochure please click here
» To enquire about dates and booking please email michelleairey@hcpa.info before the 21st October 2016
Complex Care Foundation – Focuses on Dementia, Nutrition, Falls, Wounds, Health, End of Life and Engagement – Starting 8th November
» To read the brochure please click here
» To enquire about dates and booking please email michelleairey@hcpa.info before the 21st October 2016
If you are in the west of Hertfordshire, please email michelleairey@hcpa.info to express an interest in the project.