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📢 New Report Alert: Neurodivergent People’s Experiences of Outpatients in Surrey Hospitals 📢 Healthwatch Surrey has released an important report highlighting the experiences of neurodivergent people during outpatient appointments in Surrey hospitals. They aimed to gather feedback from neurodivergent people about their experiences with acute NHS Hospital Trusts. While many shared positive experiences when adjustments were made, they also identified common challenges, including: Communication Staff Attitude Accessibility of Information Physical Environment Recommendations focus on improving: Environment Information Communication Waiting Time Length of Appointments Training and Awareness of Neurodiversity #HealthwatchSurrey #Neurodiversity #PatientExperience #NHS #OutpatientCare #Accessibility 🔗 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eFNMqGrx

ACP introduced ACPlus® Respiratory Assessment (ARA) to the speech therapy team at a skilled nursing facility’s outpatient rehabilitation program, which had already implemented OmniFlow®. Their primary goal in implementing ARA was maintaining or improving patient Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1). They found that ARA paired with OmniFlow improved patient endurance levels during exercises, reporting that 44.44% of patients assessed with ARA improved their FVC and FEV1. Dive into our study to see how inpatient, outpatient, and contract rehab providers have found success with ARA: https://loom.ly/mYYxRKs #RespiratoryTherapy #SNF #SkilledNursing

So many health and social care providers are struggling with aspects of end of life and dementia care because of workforce shortages and a lack of investment in learning and development. We rely on CQC to flag these issues and to advocate for good quality palliative and end of life care for patients and their loved ones. The new CQC single assessment process introduces more evidence gathering from patients , families and professionals - if we are to eradicate poor quality end of life care we need to listen to all of their voices and stories. Going forwards The End of Life Partnership welcomes the introduction of partner feedback as part of the CQC single assessment framework. We see many examples of exemplary care, but unfortunately we also see reoccurring themes that hinder good quality care at the end of life. Let’s work together to instil trust back into the care regulatory system and to shine a light on both good and bad practice to ensure a strong a positive future for palliative and end of life care for all. #cqc #endoflifecare #palliative

Needing help at home can seem like a daunting ask for any senior. Most people who are older develop the need for some level of help but don’t want or cannot turn to family for help. For people who want to stay home longer, home health services can provide the type and level of care necessary to maintain that independence. Home health services are varied to meet the individual needs of the person. That means you choose the type and level of support you need. Some of the services available from licensed professionals include: - Skilled nursing care - Occupational, physical, and speech therapy - Medication education and assistance - Would care and wound-vac management - IV therapy and site care maintenance - Catheter care - Type 2 diabetes management - Cardiac care management - Pulmonary disease support - Colostomy and ileostomy care By providing care in the home, a person is more comfortable, more likely to receive the level of care they need to maintain their health, and may be able to avoid moving into a long-term treatment center. For a person with the need for day-to-day health support, management of symptoms, or complex care for medical needs, home health services can be life-saving. To learn more about the services we offer, contact Doctor’s Choice Home Care & Hospice. Find out what level of care may help alleviate your frustrations. https://loom.ly/xLFktqk #doctorschoicetx #homehealth #homehealthservices

Needing help at home can seem like a daunting ask for any senior. Most people who are older develop the need for some level of help but don’t want or cannot turn to family for help. For people who want to stay home longer, home health services can provide the type and level of care necessary to maintain that independence. Home health services are varied to meet the individual needs of the person. That means you choose the type and level of support you need. Some of the services available from licensed professionals include: - Skilled nursing care - Occupational, physical, and speech therapy - Medication education and assistance - Would care and wound-vac management - IV therapy and site care maintenance - Catheter care - Type 2 diabetes management - Cardiac care management - Pulmonary disease support - Colostomy and ileostomy care By providing care in the home, a person is more comfortable, more likely to receive the level of care they need to maintain their health, and may be able to avoid moving into a long-term treatment center. For a person with the need for day-to-day health support, management of symptoms, or complex care for medical needs, home health services can be life-saving. To learn more about the services we offer, contact Doctor’s Choice Home Care & Hospice. Find out what level of care may help alleviate your frustrations. #doctorschoicetx #homehealth #homehealthservices

#Fridayreflection Do you add your milk first or after your have poured your tea? Another busy week but continue to be amazed by my colleagues who are our frontline in the #NHS as well as those providing leadership. And many thought provoking conversations regarding education and training as well as a reset and reform of what we do every day. Had a great conversation around outpatients and how we measure what we do. So much has changed over the past few years: how we interact with patients, how we work with colleagues across primary and secondary care, how we follow up and share decision making of treatment options but we have not kept up with measuring all these changes. Do you remember watching Top of the Pops or listening to the announcement of the week's No 1 pop song when you were younger? The number 1 song was that which had sold the most singles that week. Now, it depends on downloads, sales of hard copies and streaming activity. This is how outpatients has changed with virtual, telephone, written and face to face appointments! Outpatient activity measures now need to become more holistic. Not just activity numbers or new to follow up ratios. How do we measure patient centric outpatient activity that delivers what patients wish for, in a way they want and where this works for them? And if we are changing how we deliver our outpatient activity, how are we changing our training offers so that we teach how we triage, decide on straight to test or a one stop clinic? How do we ensure that every single consultation does include shared decision making? We have lots of ideas but what do you think? #Reset #Reform #Outpatients #NHS #SharedDecisionMaking #TOTP #PatientExperience The Patients Association Royal College of Physicians Outpatient Recovery & Transformation Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) The Royal College of Surgeons of England

It's time for FRIDAY FACTS. More health challenges are rising for persons in U.S. rural areas. Many health organizations with inpatient hospital services no longer provide inpatient care...others have closed. Since 2020, many have highlighted growing financial burdens, including workforce shortages, as reasons for closure. What will lack of access to inpatient/critical health services mean for the future of health care for these persons? #healthandwellnessmatters #nursesonLinkedIn #powerinnursing #speakercoach

If you have employees who are in need of rehabilitation, choosing the right type of care is important to ensure successful outcomes. Medical rehabilitation hospitals, like those at ClearSky Health, offer a higher level of care that should be considered. Find out more.  https://lnkd.in/esQ9hkvd #betteroutcomes #medicalrehabilitation #clearskyhealth

Each week, WGA brings you a roundup of the most important news stories in the West. This week, read about strategies to address a shortage of primary care doctors, repairs to Teton Pass, and much more: https://ow.ly/YISi50SrKSz #west #policy #primarycare #tetonpass