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Navigating the Use of Thickening Fluids for Dysphagia in UK Care Homes: Advantages and Considerations

Post author:Robert York
Post published:March 6, 2024
Post category:Care Homes / Auditing / Good Governance / Interim Manager / Managed Services / Mock Inspection / NHS / Policies and Procedures

In care homes, people with difficulty swallowing, known as dysphagia, face special challenges. To help them swallow safely, caregivers often use thickening fluids, after a careful assessment of needs that…

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Balancing Act: Exploring the Significance of Staffing Levels in UK Care Homes

Post author:Robert York
Post published:March 6, 2024
Post category:Care Management Services / Care Homes / Consultancy Team / Good Governance / Health and Social Care / Inspection Report / Interim Manager / Managed Services / NHS / Policies and Procedures

Staffing levels are crucial for ensuring the well-being and quality of care in care homes across the United Kingdom. Having enough staff directly affects resident safety, personalised attention, emotional support,…

Decision-Making Rights

Supporting Resident Autonomy: Strategies for Upholding Decision-Making Rights in UK Care Homes

Post author:Robert York
Post published:February 5, 2024
Post category:Care Management Services / Care Homes / Consultancy Team / Good Governance / Health and Social Care / Inspection Report / Interim Manager / Managed Services / NHS / Policies and Procedures

In UK care homes, respecting residents' autonomy and decision-making rights is crucial for providing personalised care. Residents have the right to make their own choices, even if others may view…

Single Assessment Framework

The CQC’s Single Assessment Framework and Provider Preparedness

Post author:Robert York
Post published:January 18, 2024
Post category:Care Management Services / Care Homes / Consultancy Team / Good Governance / Health and Social Care / Inspection Report / Interim Manager / Managed Services / NHS / Policies and Procedures

The CQC is currently overhauling its inspection and reporting processes through the Single Assessment Framework (SAF), initiating questions about evidence requirements for providers and the continuity of certain elements in…

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The Transformative Influence of a Learning Environment in Health and Social Care Organisations

Post author:Robert York
Post published:January 5, 2024
Post category:Care Management Services / Care Homes / Care Management Systems / Consultancy Team / Good Governance / Health and Social Care / Inspection Report / Interim Manager / Managed Services / NHS / Policies and Procedures

In the field of health and social care, the pursuit of delivering exceptional services aligns closely with the ethos of continuous learning and development. A vibrant learning environment is not…

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Ensuring Quality and Confidence in Interim Management: The Swift Management Services Limited Advantage

Post author:Robert York
Post published:December 14, 2023
Post category:Health and Social Care / Auditing / Care Homes / Care Management Services / Consultancy Team / CQC Transitional Framework / Duty of Candour / Good Governance

In the health and social care sector it is widely acknowledged that the role of Manager is vital to the smooth running of the service and frequently encounter challenges that…

Care Home Managers are recommended to proactively support the MRHA Yellow Care scheme.

Post author:Robert York
Post published:August 16, 2023
Post category:Health and Social Care / Care Homes / Care Management Services / Consultancy Team / CQC Transitional Framework / Duty of Candour / Good Governance

Health and Social care providers, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, play a crucial role in the Medicines and Health care products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Yellow Card Scheme.…

Care Home Advice: Transforming Good Care Plans into Excellent Care Plans

Post author:Robert York
Post published:August 16, 2023
Post category:Health and Social Care / Angel investment / Care Homes / Care Management Services / Consultancy Team / CQC Transitional Framework / Duty of Candour / Good Governance

As a care provider, your role extends beyond merely fulfilling tasks and responsibilities. You are able to influence the lives of those in your care. Crafting a care plan is…

CQC Single Framework

Are you getting ready for the new CQC Single Framework?

Post author:Robert York
Post published:April 3, 2023
Post category:Care Homes / Care Management Services

The Health and Social Care industry is awaiting news from the Care Quality Commission about the implementation date of the new CQC Single Framework methodology. When the change was announced,…

Local Authority Safeguarding Investigations can be expensive for care providers

Post author:Robert York
Post published:February 24, 2023
Post category:Auditing / Care Homes / Care Management Systems

Due to multiple safeguarding enquiries, the Swift Management Team often work with providers that are under their local authorities' spotlights. Not all safeguarding issues should be subject to the Care…