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Peri-operative care of people with dementia, 2019
Claire Cox posted an article in Dementia
Ageing populations have greater incidences of dementia. People with dementia present for emergency and, increasingly, elective surgery, but are poorly served by the lack of available guidance on their peri-operative management, particularly relating to pharmacological, medico-legal, environmental and attitudinal considerations. These guidelines seek to provide information for peri-operative care providers about dementia pathophysiology, specific difficulties anaesthetising patients with dementia, medication interactions, organisational and medico-legal factors, pre-, intra- and postoperative care considerations, training, sources of further information and care quality improvement tools.- Posted
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Content ArticleIn his blog, Steve Turner, Head of Medicines and Prescribing at Medicine Gov, talks about how to manage medicines in care homes and implement quality standards. This blog is designed to provide information for care homes and for those choosing a care home.
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Content ArticleMarginalised groups (‘populations outside of mainstream society’) experience severe health inequities, as well as increased risk of experiencing patient safety incidents. To date however no review exists to identify, map and analyse the literature in this area in order to understand 1) which marginalised groups have been studied in terms of patient safety research, 2) what the particular patient safety issues are for such groups and 3) what contributes to or is associated with these safety issues arising. This review from Cheraghi-Sohi et al. in the International Journal for Equity in Health highlights that marginalised patient groups are vulnerable to experiencing a variety patient safety issues and points to a number of gaps. The findings indicate the need for further research to understand the intersectional nature of marginalisation and the multi-dimensional nature of patient safety issues, for groups that have been under-researched, including those with mental health problems, communication and cognitive impairments.
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Why malnutrition matters in care homes? (October 2019)
Claire Cox posted an article in Community care
In this short video, Professor Martin Green explains why good nutrition in care homes is essential. He explains that screening patients before they come to the care home is a 'must do' rather than a 'nice to have'. This video was made for the National Nutrition awareness week in 2019.- Posted
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The BAPEN self-screening tool for malnutrition
Claire Cox posted an article in Keeping patients safe
BAPEN’s web-based self-screening tool is designed for people who are worried about their weight or the weight of somebody they care about to quickly and easily work out if there is a risk of malnutrition.- Posted
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Content ArticleI-Hydrate was a collaborative research project, which used service improvement methodology, and was undertaken at two privately operated North West London care homes in partnership with care home staff, residents and their carers and families. I-Hydrate aimed to optimise the hydration of residents in nursing homes, improve the quality and safety of care and decrease dehydration and the morbidity associated with it.
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The last 1000 days, a short film about end of life
Claire Cox posted an article in Keeping patients safe
This moving video accompanied by a poem by Molly Case, speaks of the last 1000 days of a persons life, most of which is often spent in hospital. This is part of the #EndPjParalysis campaign and was commissioned by Prof Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England,- Posted
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Content ArticleOlder adults are vulnerable at the onset of natural disasters and crisis and this has been especially true during the coronavirus COVID-19) pandemic. Globally, more than 50 million people have dementia, and one new case occurs every 3 seconds. Dementia has emerged as a pandemic in an ageing society. The double hit of dementia and COVID-19 pandemic has raised great concerns for people living with dementia. This paper published in the Lancet discussed lessons learned from China in protecting this vulnerable group of society.
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COVID-19: Guidance for residential care, supported living and home care
Claire Cox posted an article in Guidance
This new guidance set out by the Department of Health and Social Care covers a variety of scenarios relating to care homes, staff, and providers who care for people in their own homes to ensure older people and those with pre-existing conditions and care needs who receive support are best protected. Elderly people and those with underlying health conditions are much more likely to develop serious complications. Anyone who is suspected of having COVID-19, with a new continuous cough or high temperature, should not visit care homes or people receiving home care, and should self-isolate at home. People receiving care will be isolated in their rooms if they have symptoms of coronavirus. To ensure they can continue to receive the care they require, care staff will use protective equipment to minimise the risk of transmission. Building on existing strong local relationships, the NHS will work with care providers where necessary to make sure people have the best possible care and remain in the community. GPs have been asked to look at the possibilities of offering digital appointments to provide advice and guidance to patients and potentially their families. Councils have been told to map out all care and support plans to prioritise people who are at the highest risk and contact all registered providers in their local area to facilitate plans for mutual aid.- Posted
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Content ArticleThis guidance is for people, including children, who are at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19) because of an underlying health condition, and for their family, friends and carers. It is intended for use in situations where the extremely vulnerable person is living in their own home, with or without additional support. This includes the extremely clinically vulnerable people living in long-term care facilities, either for the elderly or persons with special needs. Shielding is a measure to protect people who are clinically extremely vulnerable by minimising all interaction between those who are extremely vulnerable and others. We are strongly advising people with serious underlying health conditions (listed below) which put them at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19) to rigorously follow shielding measures in order to keep themselves safe.
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Report to Prevent Future Deaths: Regulation 28 – Eileen Pollard
Claire Cox posted an article in Coroner reports
The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 allows a coroner to issue a Regulation 28 report to an individual, organisations, local authorities or government departments and their agencies where the coroner believes that action should be taken to prevent further deaths. Eileen Pollard died of a myocardial infarction. This coroners report was due to concerns raised by the patient numerous times around the call bell either not being near the patient or not working.- Posted
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Age UK: Getting help after hospital discharge
PatientSafetyLearning Team posted an article in Discharge
This webpage from Age UK gives advice on how elderly people can get support after they have been discharged from hospital. Content includes: How will I be assessed for help? Will I have to pay for help at home? What are intermediate care and reablement services? How do I arrange my own homecare after hospital discharge?- Posted
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Content ArticleThis report, from the International Long Term Care Policy Network, provides examples of the policy and practice measures that have been adopted internationally to prevent COVID-19 infections in care homes and to mitigate their impact. This is a 'live' document that will be updated regularly and expanded as more information becomes available.
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Content ArticleBBC Radio 4's You and Yours programme discusses the impact of coronavirus on social care and asks listeners if they feel their relatives in care are being properly protected? One listener, Amanda, speaks about the recent loss of her father who had Alzheimer's Disease. Following a fall and a hospital admission, he contracted the virus. A second caller, Bill, talks about the challenges and risks associated with needing care and support at home as a disabled man. Follow the link below to hear the full programme. This feature aired on 14 April 2020.
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Content ArticleThe Extensive Care Service is part of the Fylde coast Vanguard and is designed for frail elderly patients with two or more long-term conditions who are at high-risk of an emergency admission. Working closely with patients, the service aims to assist them to improve their health and wellbeing; support them to manage their own conditions and provide effective interventions when needed in order to better manage exacerbations of their conditions. One of the key components of the care model is patient activation. The service teams’ understanding of an individual’s ability to contribute to the management of their own health and wellbeing is key to ensuring the success of this approach. The model is new, different and includes the development of a unique role - a ‘wellbeing support worker’. These individuals are a consistent feature in a model which enables a fuller understanding of a patient’s ‘activation’ ability so that engagement and support can be tailored appropriately.
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Content ArticleA 24/7 clinical tele-triage service for care homes in Wirral has resulted in an average 66% decrease in the number of NHS 111 calls and a 10% decrease in ambulance conveyances to A&E for care home residents. The service is delivered by all the area’s health and social care partners with funding support from the Innovation Agency. Care homes have been provided with iPads and secure nhs.net email addresses, and staff have been trained to take basic observations and equipped with blood pressure monitors, thermometers, urine dipsticks and oximeters.
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What are Patient Safety Collaboratives?
Claire Cox posted an article in Health Innovation Networks (formerly AHSNs)
England’s 15 Patient Safety Collaboratives (PSCs) play an essential role in identifying and spreading safer care initiatives from within the NHS and industry, ensuring these are shared and implemented throughout the system. The PSC is a joint initiative, funded and nationally coordinated by NHS Improvement, with the regional PSCs organised and delivered locally by the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs).- Posted
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Content ArticleThis report from the AHSN Network shines light on ways we can do more to improve safety for residents of care homes. The publication showcases over 30 examples of projects delivered by England’s 15 Patient Safety Collaboratives (PSCs) and the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) which host them. They include case studies in medicines safety, dementia, monitoring and screening, and workforce development.
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Content ArticleThe creation of a national network of medical examiners (MEs) was recommended in the Shipman inquiry and was alluded to in the Mid-Staffordshire and Morecambe Bay public inquiries. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health, Lord O’Shaughnessy, confirmed in October 2017 that a national system of medical examiners will be introduced from April 2019. The ME reforms set out in the 2009 Coroners Act will be implemented nationally in two phases. By April 2019, NHS trusts should set up non-statutory schemes, based upon the national pilots (particularly in Leicester, Sheffield and Gloucester), funded in part from cremation form fees, in preparation for the commencement of a statutory scheme in 2020/21. A National Medical Examiner will be appointed, reporting directly to the National Director of Patient Safety.
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Wessex AHSN: RESTORE2
Claire Cox posted an article in Health Innovation Networks (formerly AHSNs)
RESTORE2 is a physical deterioration and escalation tool for care/nursing homes based on NEWS2 and has been a key element of the process of implementing NEWS2 within care Homes, initially across Wessex and subsequently nationally via the AHSN network. In July 2019 RESTORE2 won a Parliamentary Award for Excellence.- Posted
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Content ArticleIn 2020, over 2,000 people over the age of 60 fell and fractured their hip while staying in hospital in England and Wales. This graphic has been produced by the National Audit of Inpatient Falls (NAIF), which audits the delivery and quality of care for patients over 60 who fall and fracture their hip or thigh bone across England and Wales. It features the three most important findings of the 2021 NAIF Report, chosen by the patient and carer panel. The infographic covers the following questions: How can falls be prevented? What should happen after a fall? How can I help to improve care in hospital?
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