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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…

Learning Disabilities

Engaging and Meaningful Activities for Individuals with Learning Disabilities in Care Homes

Post author:Robert York
Post published:August 16, 2023
Post category:Health and Social Care / Care Management Systems / Consultancy Team

Introduction: Living with a learning disability can present unique challenges, but it should never hinder one's ability to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. In care homes, where individuals…

Care Home menu

How to ensure that your Care Home menu meets the needs of the residents in your care.

Post author:Robert York
Post published:April 18, 2023
Post category:Care Management Services / Care Management Systems / Consultancy Team / Duty of Candour / Engagement Surveys

Mealtimes are important to all of us, and in care homes mealtimes can be a source of delight or frustration for the residents. The Swift Management team, often receive feedback…

Covert administration of medication

Covert administration of medication in a care home

Post author:Robert York
Post published:February 24, 2023
Post category:Auditing / Care Management Services / Care Management Systems / CQC Transitional Framework

The covert administration of medication is monitored closely by the Care Quality Commission during inspections and monitoring calls. If a home is administering medication covertly, the home's policy for administering…

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…

Are you policies and procedures fit for purpose

Are you policies and procedures fit for purpose?

Post author:Robert York
Post published:January 27, 2023
Post category:Auditing / Care Management Services / Care Management Systems

We are increasingly seeing health and social care operators falling foul of their own policies and procedures during a regulatory inspection. Many smaller providers purchase off the shelf policy and…