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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,…

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…

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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The Crucial Role of Good Record-Keeping within Health and Social Care Services

Post author:Christopher Stringer
Post published:December 14, 2023
Post category:Care Management Services / Care Homes / Consultancy Team / CQC Transitional Framework / Crowdfunding / Duty of Candour / Good Governance / Interim Manager / Managed Services / NHS / Policies and Procedures

The UK health and Social Care sector is built upon a foundation of trust, precision, and efficiency. At the heart of this system lies the critical practice of maintaining accurate…

The Swift Management Governance Review in Health and Social Care Settings.

Post author:Robert York
Post published:February 9, 2022
Post category:Care Homes / CQC Transitional Framework / Good Governance / Managed Services / Service Improvement Plan

The Swift Management Governance Review in Health and Social Care Settings. When undergoing a CQC inspection – Good Governance can substantially improve the rating for Well-Led. Governance in a health…

When things go wrong it is easy to blame the staff.

Post author:Robert York
Post published:June 8, 2021
Post category:Our Team / Managed Services / Mock Inspection

The Swift Management Team are frequently asked to support registered services when things have gone wrong, and the regulators have concerns. Often when this happens, we find there is a…

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Swift Management Services Limited is a genuinely comprehensive Health and Social Care Consultancy.

Post author:Robert York
Post published:April 16, 2021
Post category:Care Management Services / Care Homes / Managed Services / Mock Inspection

Many health and social care consultants work within one aspect of health and social care.At Swift Management we are proud to say we have a team of consultants that span…

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Managed Services Case Study

Post author:Robert York
Post published:December 8, 2020
Post category:Care Homes / Managed Services

The Swift Management Team have recently completed an assignment providing managed services to a care home in difficulty. A series of events meant that the operation could not continue as…