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Are you ready for Winter? Devon County Council’s Adult Social Care Winter Plan is now online, accompanied by with an updated version of the practical Checklist.
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.
Devon Adult Social Care Winter Plan and Provider Checklist 2024 -2025
The Devon ASC Winter Plan 2024 - 2025 builds on the partnership approach supported by the Provider Engagement Network to work together in achieving the full potential of capacity whilst supporting resilience over the winter period. Continuing commitment to prevent and control acute respiratory Infections (ARI) with an increased emphasis on flu prevention in care homes and other settings while promoting the quality of life for people we service.
Additionally, the Provider Checklist serves as a practical guide, ensuring providers adhere to these standards to maintain quality care and safety. This initiative is integral to sustaining high-quality care and supporting the wellbeing of both service users and staff in care settings
Both documents can be found here Devon County Council Winter Plan - Provider Engagement Network
Thank You and Reminder to Register for the next Care Home Engagement Session on 19 November
We had a productive engagement session on service descriptors proposed for the older peoples fee model review, thanks to all who attended.
Devon County Council invites all Older Person’s Care Home providers to join us for our series of online events during November. Each 90-minute session will delve into key topics related to the Older Person’s Fee Model Review, with all necessary information provided in advance.
Don’t Miss Out on the next session!
Session 2: Residential and Nursing Service Specification and Key Performance Indicators - All care home providers regardless of client group are welcome to attend this event as the change in contract is for all care home providers Tuesday, 19 November, 2-3.30pm.
We’ve updated the service specifications based on the feedback we received by 9 September and have developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These will be shared via GovDelivery Bulletin this week along with the registration link. We’ll also be seeking your input on any transition arrangements.
Hope to see you there!
Capacity Tracker Mandatory Submission Reminder: deadline 11.59 tonight
Please note that the data submission Mandatory window is still open, so please ensure you complete your entry by 23:59 tonight (14 November 2024).
Please remember there is a statutory obligation which requires all registered providers to submit data via the Capacity Tracker between the 8th and 14th day of every month. Providers risk being issued with a Notice of Intent if they do not update mandatory data 3 months consecutively. i.e., August - October 2024, or 4 times within a 12 month rolling period.
Pressure Relief Webinar
Are you a member of staff working for, or alongside, NHS or Social Care in Devon, wanting to find out more about Pressure ulcers, prevention, and solutions? Spaces are still available for the webinar on Wednesday 11 December, 2pm to 4pm.
Please send your booking request to ilc-exeter@devon.gov.uk. Please see attached flyer for further information.
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 18-24 November
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW)
Antibiotic resistance remains one of the biggest threats facing us today.
Do you know what Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is?
Antimicrobial medicines help keep us safe from illnesses caused by germs like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. When these medicines don’t work well or stop working altogether, it can be tough to treat these illnesses.
Antibiotics are essential for treating bacterial infections. However, using them too often or the wrong way in people, animals and plants can reduce their effectiveness and make it harder to cure even simple infections, even in young and healthy people.
This year’s World Health Organisation (WHO) annual campaign aims to Educate Advocate Act now to improve awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance and encourage best practice using a ‘One Health’ approach…
What can you do:
- Prevent infections by regularly washing your hands – make handwashing easy (and sink locations clear) for staff, residents and visitors to your setting
- Ensure staff and residents are up to date with routine and seasonal vaccinations (and travel vaccinations if appropriate)
- For infections like coughs, colds, sore throats and flu, which our bodies are good at fighting off on their own, staff can talk to a pharmacist (or GP for residents) about how to treat the symptoms first, rather than requesting antibiotics
- Staff and residents should only take antibiotics when and as prescribed and for the duration detailed, never use leftover antibiotics, never share antibiotics with others or use antibiotics that have been imported or purchased over the internet
- Return any unused drugs to the pharmacy, always making sure medications are taken as prescribed. Releases from unused drugs disposed of in toilets, bins or waste dumps contribute to exacerbating AMR
- Have a hydration station! Encouraging residents to have plenty to drink (or high liquid containing foods) can help reduce the chances of urinary tract infections (and so avoid illness resulting in needing antibiotics)
For further information visit Antibiotic Guardian – Pledge to be an Antibiotic Guardian
Heanton Nursing Home’s Mocktail Party - Good news story
Heanton Nursing Home in Barnstaple recently held a vibrant Hawaiian-themed mocktail party. What began as a fun conversation about favourite cocktails soon evolved into an exciting event.
The idea quickly gained momentum with a tropical-inspired gathering, filled with colourful, fruit-infused drinks, festive decorations, and Hawaiian music.
The kitchen team prepared vibrant fruit platters that were as beautiful as they were delicious whilst team members dressed up in Hawaiian attire, including some borrowed shirts from team member Robin’s own collection.
Sabrina Stell, Home Administrator of Heanton Nursing Home said, “even though there was no alcohol, everyone agreed that the atmosphere and creativity made the event a huge success!”
Heanton Nursing Home’s Hawaiian mocktail party highlighted the power of community and connection, showing how a shared vision and a little creativity can bring people together and brighten spirits.
To find out more about Heanton Nursing Home please visit: https://www.heantonnursinghome.com/
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