There’s a lot going on at the moment with plenty of activities providers may wish to participate in and resources you may wish to access, so this issue contains lots of timely reminders…
We do our best to keep the content and structure of our PEN website up-to-date in these fast-changing times and your suggestions on how to improve the website are always welcome.
Better Security, Better Care: free local support to complete the Data Security and Protection Toolkit
The DSPT (Data Security Protection Toolkit) is a free online self-assessment toolkit that helps evidence that your organisation manages personal data, both digitally and in paper form, in a safe and secure way.
It helps demonstrate compliance with data protection legislation, answers two of the CQC Key Lines of Enquiry and provides reassurance to residents, clients, families, and professionals that you manage data appropriately. Importantly, it provides opportunities; ongoing use of NHSmail and potential sharing of care records.
Local Support Flyer
Winter Plan now online as well as Checklist - reminder!
The Devon County Council Adult Social Care Winter Plan 2022 - 23 is now on the Policy and Guidance part of the PEN website, to help providers through this challenging season.
Please remember that this year there is also a handy Winter Plan Provider Checklist as well as the full document.
Health & Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme (HSSAP)
Part funded by the European Social Fund, working across Devon, Plymouth & Torbay.
Fully funded Health and Social Care workshops, short courses & level 1 to level 3 qualifications.
Online and in-person options available
For more information, or to discuss your organisations training needs please contact:
•Petroc - HSSAP@petroc.ac.uk
•South Devon College – enquiries@southdevon.ac.uk
•Exeter College - apprentices@exe-coll.ac.uk with the subject, HSSAP
•City College Plymouth – mbailey@cityplym.ac.uk
•On Course South West - info@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk
Examples of courses include:
Dementia Awareness / Safe Handling of Medication / Emergency First Aid at Work / Moving & Handling / Coaching & Mentoring / Management / Project Management + many more!
To receive regular information about fully funded training, workshops and events in your area, sign up to our HSSAP e-Bulletin by visiting the link.
Cost of Living Support - reminder!
Devon Count Council has collated sources of support for businesses and individuals in one place.
Personal Assistant information and networking events
The next networking opportunity is:
7 December 2022, 10am-12noon at Newtons Place, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1JQ
Please view this handout for more information.
Digitalising Social Care 10 minute survey - reminder!
As part of the National Digitising Social Care (DiSC) Programme the One Devon (Devon, Plymouth, Torbay local authorities and NHS) project team, are looking for all CQC registered Providers to complete a 10-minute One Devon survey. The survey results will enable us all to understand the current market position and how, with potential match funding, a plan could be coproduced to work together to deliver the DiSC programme in Devon.
A summary of the feedback will be shared with you, so as well as supporting the development of the Devon ICS plan, all providers will benefit from understanding the barriers to adoption, and experience by those who have already introduced digital technologies, example case study here.
This is not a one-off project, but the start of a period of co-creation. Please take part if you can.
More information can be found here.
Royal Devon Hospital Treatment Escalation Plans (TEP) - reminder!
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trusts' new electronic patient record system (Epic) can generate patient Treatment Escalation Plans (TEP) for patients discharged from hospital. These paper documents may visually format slightly different to what care providers are used to seeing.
However, it is important to state is these TEP's are valid documents (despite looking slightly different) and all the required information is still captured within the document.
If after discharge the TEP is then updated by the GP it is this updated version which staff should follow as this supersedes the TEP sent home with the patient from hospital.
If you have any questions, please email Rduh.epiccommunity@nhs.net
Quick Guide to managing Covid and Flu in Care Homes
Devon County Council has produced a Quick Guide to managing COVID-19 and Influenza in care home settings based on the latest guidance, as of 7 November 2022.
The Oliver McGowan LD and Autism Mandatory Training
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism has been co-produced, trialled, independently evaluated and will be co-delivered by trainers with lived experience of learning disability and autism.
In July the Health and Care Act 2022 introduced a requirement that regulated service providers ensure their staff receive training on learning disability and autism which is appropriate to the person’s role.
The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk)
Pressure Relief Training Webinar - reminder!
A Multidisciplinary webinar for NHS and Devon County council staff and for independent care providers who work alongside NHS or Devon County Council.
Spaces available for 8 December 2022: 2pm – 3.30pm
Trainers: Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse and Independent Living Centre
The Webinar will give you the opportunity to find out more about:
- Pressure Ulcers: causes and treatment
- Prevention of pressure ulcers
- Interventions to improve posture in bed and chair to reduce risk
- Facilitating movement and activity to reduce the risk
Book now to avoid disappointment!: To book a place on the webinar, please email ilc-exeter@devon.gov.uk
Energy or network suppliers Free Priority Services Register - reminder!
If you care for someone who is elderly, very ill, physically or mentally disabled or relies on power for their medical equipment, who would be affected if their electricity and water supply were interrupted, you can apply to be on their energy or network supplier’s free support Priority Services Register. If, for example, a water main bursts, or a pylon comes down due to a storm and they were no longer receiving water or electricity, they can receive priority support from their utility company. You don’t have to be the bill payer to register, as their carer you can contact them on their behalf. For water: contact South West Water on 0344 346 1010 or Minicom 0800 169 9965 (Text Relay is also available) or visit: www.southwestwater.co.uk/help/priority-services For electricity: contact Western Power Distribution (now part of the National Grid) call 105 or on 0800 6783 105. Next Generation Texting and Textphone dial 18001 0800 6783 105 or Minicom: 0845 601 2318. For more info visit their site!
PinPoint – Devon Community Directory
PinPoint is Devon's community directory, used by the public, GP’s, health sector, DCC staff in order to find suitable services and support in their local area. Please can providers ensure you have your company/ service details registered on here and ensure the information is always up to date. It is populated by providers through setting up an account. If you need help or see any errors please email pinpoint@devon.gov.uk
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