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A model system fro the evaluation of individual program plans
- Authors:
- CUMMINS Robert A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 21(1), March 1996, pp.59-70.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Individual Programme Plans are an essential component of quality assurance in service delivery to people with an intellectual disability. This paper describes a system for the evaluation of such plans in Australia. One hundred and sixty-three plans were analysed from clients being serviced by 11 Community Living Support Services. While the plans prepared by non-government agencies were generally superior, the average level of plan presentation was poor. Only 14% offered any criterion for evaluating performance objectives, the average number of skill-building objectives was less than three per plan, and only 39% of plans were current. Concludes that if Individual Programme Plans are to realise their quality assurance potential, the issues of staff resources, staff training in plan preparation and overall professional accountability will need to be addressed.
Poorly served
- Author:
- HATTON Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 15.05.05, 2005, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Learning disability partnership boards have a responsibility to eradicate the discriminatory barriers to services experienced by people with learning disabilities from ethnic minorities. The author reports on a national survey of partnership boards in England, funded by the Valuing People support team, which revealed that progress has been slow and some boards view people from ethnic minorities as a low priority.
Consumer audit of community learning disability teams
- Authors:
- SIMON Florence, ROY Meera
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 24(4), 1996, pp.145-149.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
In 1993, the four Community Learning Disability Teams in Sandwell set up Quality Standards to govern their function. A consumer audit was undertaken to assess views of users and carers on delivery and operation of the service. The results were presented to the teams who modified their practice accordingly. Some of the difficulties encountered in carrying out consumer audit with users who have severe learning disabilities are described.
Residential and nursing home care of elderly people with cognitive impairment: prevalence, mortality and costs
- Authors:
- NETTEN A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 5(1), February 2001, pp.14-22.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Cognitive impairment among residents has considerable resource implications for both individuals and those responsible for publicly funded care. Reports on two linked surveys carried out in England: a longitudinal study followed 2500 admissions to publicly funded care up to 42 months after admission; and a cross-sectional survey of 618 homes collected information about 11,900 residents. Results found cognitive impairment was associated with source of funding and type of home. Although level of cognitive impairment has some effect, fees and costs were most influenced by type of home. At the same level of impairment, self-funded residents were more likely to be located in relatively low-cost settings than publicly funded residents. Concludes that more information is needed about the effect of quality of care on people with cognitive impairment in different settings.