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Capabilities statement for social workers in England who work with older people
- Author:
- BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
This statement and development pathway sets out the knowledge, skills and values that social workers need to work with older people. It sets out the enhanced capabilities for five different levels of a social work career, showing how these capabilities develop and deepen through experience and ongoing professional development. The five levels cover: capabilities at qualification; at the end of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment; social worker and experienced social worker; advanced level; and at strategic level. The capabilities cover: professionalism; contexts and organisations; leadership; values and ethics; diversity; rights and justice; knowledge; critical reflection; and intervention and skills. The capabilities are not mandatory and act as guidance to improve social work development and they reflect what the evidence suggests will promote older people’s well-being. The statement has been developed by the social work profession, in partnership with older people, carers and diverse partner organisations and has been endorsed by the Department of Health. (Edited publisher abstract)
Inspection of social care services for older people: North Lincolnshire Council: July 2006
- Authors:
- HANSON Jean, GREEN Phil
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection. London
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 68p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Inspection of social care services for older people: Bristol City Council: June 2006
- Authors:
- CALLENS Sheila, PASCOE, Silu
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection. West Midlands
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 83p.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Gender specific standards to improve health and wellbeing for women in prison in England
- Authors:
- PEDEN Jo, et al
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 205
- Place of publication:
- London
These standards set out evidence-based good practice in addressing the health and wellbeing needs of women in prison. The document contains six key principles and 122 standards covering 10 topic areas. The ten topic areas are: general, health and wellbeing; mental health, self-harm and suicide; substance misuse; violence and abuse; sexual and reproductive health; pregnancy and families; older women; nutrition and diet; physical activity; and weight management. The standards have been developed from a literature review of current evidence and reviewed through consultation with national and international experts. They are designed to complement existing national and international health standards and guidance for women in prison. The document will be useful for commissioners of services, service providers and all employees who work in the female prisons. It is also relevant for local authorities and community providers who may provide services to women on leaving prison. (Edited publisher abstract)
Falls in older people: QS86
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Place of publication:
- London
Updated NICE quality standard which sets out best practice for health and social care professionals in preventing falls in older people and assessing older people after a fall. The standard covers older people who are living in the community or staying in hospital. It includes eight quality statements, which cover: identifying older people at risk; multifactorial risk assessment and intervention; checking for injury after an inpatient fall; moving people safely after a fall; strength and balance training, and home hazard assessment and intervention. It highlights the value of health and social care practitioners asking questions about falls during routine appointments to identify older people most at risk and the importance of offering multifactoral falls risk assessment to help to prevent falls, disability and loss of independence. It updates the previous quality standard which was published in 2015. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social care for older people with multiple long-term conditions: QS132
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Place of publication:
- London
Quality standard which covers the planning and delivery of coordinated, person-centred social care and support for older people with multiple long-term conditions. This includes care for people living in their own homes, in specialist settings or in care homes. The standard consists of five quality statements which cover the assessment of social care needs, the coordination of care through named care coordinators, planning and reviewing health and social care plans, the integration of health and social care and the delivery care. For each quality statement the standard provides details of the rationale, quality measures that can be used to assess improvement, and equality and diversity considerations. It also outlines what each quality statement means in practice for service providers, social care practitioners, commissioners, home care service users and carers. The standard is expected to contribute to improvements in the following outcomes: social care and health-related quality of life, involvement in decision-making, safety of people using services, hospital and residential care admissions, older people being supported to live where they wish, and service user and carer satisfaction. (Edited publisher abstract)
Home care for older people: QS123
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Place of publication:
- London
Quality standard covering the provision of home care services to older people who have been assessed as needing social care support. Home care support can help people to stay independent and may include support with personal care, activities of daily living and essential household tasks. The standard consists of six quality statements: person-centred planning; plan for missed or late visits; consistent team of home care workers; length of home care visits; reviewing the outcomes of the home care plan; and supervision of home care workers. For each quality statement the standard provides details of the rationale, quality measures that can be used to assess improvement, and equality and diversity considerations. It also outlines what each quality statement means in practice for service providers, social care practitioners, commissioners, home care service users and carers. Although the majority of people using home care service are aged 65 and over, the quality standard may also be relevant to some people under 65 with complex needs. The standard does not cover intermediate care, short-term reablement, home care for younger adults or children using home care services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Falls in older people: assessment after a fall and preventing further falls: QS86
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Place of publication:
- London
This quality standard covers assessment after a fall and preventing further falls in older people living in the community and during a hospital stay. It covers secondary prevention which focuses on interventions targeted at older people with a history of falls. The standard consists of concise and measurable quality statements designed to support the improvement. The quality statements cover: checks for injury after an inpatient fall; safe manual handling after an inpatient fall; medical examination after an inpatient fall; multifactoral falls risk assessment; strength and balance training; and home hazard assessment and interventions. This standard was updated in 2017. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental wellbeing of older people in care homes: tailored resource for managers of care homes for older people
- Authors:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE, et al
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This resource is for managers of care homes for older people, including residential and nursing accommodation, day care and respite care. It is designed to help put into practice NICE's quality standard defining best practice in mental wellbeing of older people in care homes. It highlights key messages for care providers for each of the six quality statements that make up the standard. The messages relate to high-priority areas where improvements are needed. For each quality statement there is an explanation of why it is an area for quality improvement and provides advice and links to resources to help care homes make improvements. Case studies give examples of how outcomes were improved by focusing on a person's needs. The quality statements cover: meaningful activities for older people in care homes; maintaining and developing people’s personal identity; recognising symptoms and signs of mental health problems in older people; recognising and addressing the specific needs arising from sensory impairment; recognising and addressing the symptoms and signs of physical problems; and getting the right help at the right time. (Edited publisher abstract)
Delirium: QS63
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This quality standard covers the prevention, diagnosis and management of delirium in adults (18 years and over) in hospital or long-term care settings. It is designed to contribute to improvements in the following outcomes: length of hospital stay; detection of delirium; incidence of delirium; falls in hospital; mortality; adults' experience of hospital care; and carer involvement in healthcare.