PROVIDER DEMENTIA CARE STRATEGY 2013

Jennifer Robinson

Lead nurse for

older people &vulnerable adults

Provider Dementia Care Strategy

Aim:

• define the on-going programme of work

that will assure high quality care for

patients with dementia.

• ensure that we work together to deliver

high quality services to patients with

dementia, so that they and their carers

feel valued, safe and supported.

• The Dementia Strategy is built around Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Vision, Promises and Standards.

Commitment to Care

• The Chief Nursing Officers 6 C’s are also embedded throughout the strategy.

• Care• Compassion• Competence• Communication• Courage• commitment

Commitment to Care

• Both of these demonstrate the organisational commitment to deliver compassion in practice and ultimately to make a difference to patients with dementia and their carers.

Commitment to Care

Quality outcomes for people with dementia- 2010

Department of Health

I was diagnosed early

Dementia CQUINDementia Pathway

I understand so I make good decisions

Royal College of Nursing ProgrammeOlder Peoples Mental Health liaison Team

I get treatment and support best for me

Dementia PathwayRoyal College of Nursing Programme

Those around me are supported

CQUINPathways for Life

I am treated with dignity and respect

Pathways for LifeKissing it Better

I know what I can do to help myself

Frail Elderly PathwayPathways for Life

I can enjoy life

Pathways for LifeKissing it Better

I feel part of a community

Pathways for LifeRCN Programme

I can expect a good death

Training and EducationLinks with other initiatives- end of life care

A journey of a thousand miles

begins with a single step.Lao-tzu

Chinese philosopher (604 BC - 531 BC)

Any questions?

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