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The preventative approach
- Author:
- FLETCHER Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 2(3), September 1999, pp.29-30.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on the findings from national research, 'Promoting well-being: developing a preventive approach with older people', which show housing as a central part of the preventative agenda when working with older people.
Elderly fallers: a baseline audit of admissions to a day hospital for elderly people
- Author:
- MCINTYRE Anne
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(2), June 1999, pp.244-248.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Falls in elderly people are a major problem for health and social services because of the incidence of injury and the fear falling as a disabling consequence. This article describes a retrospective and concurrent caseload audit of medical and occupational therapy notes of elderly people admitted to a South Buckinghamshire day hospital. The aim of the audit was to establish the incidence of falls among the day hospital population, with a view to improving the quality of the service. Makes recommendations for future assessment.
Improving the quality of care for older people
- Authors:
- McCORMACK Brendan, FORD Pauline
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 2.6.99, 1999, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Reports on SCOPE, a European initiative to improve primary health care for older people.
DCM and engagement combined to audit care quality
- Author:
- BROOKER Dawn
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 7(3), May 1999, pp.33-36.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Discusses how combining the methodologies of Dementia Care Mapping DCM and Engagement can provide a reliable indicator of quality of care, useful in inspection of services, and research.
Improving care in nursing and residential homes
- Authors:
- BARTLETT Helen, BURNIP Stephanie
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 9(1), March 1999, pp.8-10.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Looks at how a new regulatory framework, national required standards and a Royal Commission on long-term care reflects a greater determination on the part of the Government to protect vulnerable old people living in residential settings and promote their quality of life.
You can't ring the bell
- Author:
- HOLLINGBERY Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 9(1), March 1999, pp.17-19.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article is based on a proposal to develop 'Mystery Visitors' as a Quality Audit system using the experience of older people who use Health and Social Services.
Improving services for older people: staff development in dementia care
- Author:
- FRASER Mary
- Publisher:
- Stanley Thornes
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 134p.
- Place of publication:
- Cheltenham
Examines the role of staff education and training for carers working with people with dementia in the context of the business of running a care home. Demonstrates how effective education programmes can significantly enhance the quality of care provided for residents and, by adding to the quality of the overall care package delivered, can also contribute to good business practice. Based on practical work conducted in care homes, provides guidelines for the implementation of life long learning strategies which will be of benefit to staff, residents and employers.
Seeking residents' views in homes for older people: a user's perspective approach
- Authors:
- WALKERDEN Steve, CAMPBELL Tina
- Journal article citation:
- Managing Community Care, 7(5), October 1999, pp.35-43.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
This article describes the experiences of a major provider of residential care for older people in Australia, in ascertaining the views of their residents. It discusses resource implications, outlines benefits and recommends the use of a specific approach which provides a practical demonstration of commitment to quality care.
United we fall
- Author:
- NAZARKO Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 21.4.99, 1999, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Asks whether single-registered care homes for older people can offer high quality care.
The value of quality
- Author:
- GREEN Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.4.99, 1999, p.19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The debate about the findings of the Royal Commission on Long-Term Care has so far focused on cost. The author argues that it is time to improve the quality of care that is provided - irrespective of cost.