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in elderly care is crucial for ensuring the wellbeing, dignity, and comfort of residents. Prioritising education can lead to better outcomes for residents while optimising the cost-effectiveness of their care. This includes investing in comprehensive risk management processes, incorporating thorough assessments, implementation of effective control measures, root cause analysis. It also includes the continuous professional development of care staff to enhance their knowledge and skills. By focusing on these areas, care facilities can create a safer and more supportive environment for both residents and caregivers.
Risk management and root cause analysis Risk management involves identifying, evaluating, and prioritising risks, while root cause analysis identifies the underlying causes of problems or incidents. Integrating these approaches enhances risk management, allowing for targeted and effective risk mitigation strategies.15 Arjo Insight assessments16
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evidence-based risk assessments aligned with recognised working standards,14, 17 supporting care facilities with detailed evaluations of population characteristics, clinical outcomes, educational needs, and compliance with clinical and regulatory guidelines. By using these assessments, care facilities can work to improve clinical outcomes, promote mobility, reduce healthcare-acquired pressure ulcers, and minimise the risk of caregiver physical strain and injury. Additionally, they can identify deficit and surplus equipment needs and facilitate efficient workflow and resource management as part of a risk mitigation strategy.
Evidence-based education
To support the implementation of a risk mitigation strategy, Arjo offers tailored educational programs aimed at improving clinical outcomes, workflow efficiencies, regulatory compliance, and optimised resource utilisation. These evidence-based clinical programs focus on individualised mobility to improve care process efficiency, reduce physical strain and injury to care staff, and prevent pressure ulcers. Arjo MOVE™ programs provide care facilities with knowledge, skills, and tools to drive improvements towards strategic clinical and operational goals, supported by clinical evidence and the facility’s own data, ultimately delivering value-based
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Arjo’s philosophy, centred around value- based healthcare and empowering movement, aligns seamlessly with the CQC Single Assessment Framework. This synergy fosters a unified approach to enhance care quality, improve resident mobility, and deliver measurable health outcomes. As a value-based healthcare provider, our goal is to collaborate with you to become your trusted mobility outcome partner. We
strive to create the perfect synergy between the work environment, the equipment, and the dedicated professionals providing care to residents.
Using the facility’s own data, Arjo’s Insight assessments and MOVE education programs can be tailored to meet specific needs. Together, we can enhance the quality of care, improve risk mitigation, and achieve better outcomes for those we serve.
requirements, improve outcomes, and enhance the quality of care provided, ensuring that facilities deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care that meets the needs of their residents by integrating these value-based healthcare principles.
As the healthcare landscape continues
healthcare, measurable outcomes, and sustainable cultural change. Moreover, Arjo provides evidence-based, CPD-accredited educational content, including the aforementioned programs, study days, and events. We also offer interactive webinars and specialised training focused on the effective use of equipment.
In summary The delivery of education programs on people handling and pressure ulcer prevention, supported by workplace coaching, can embed a cultural change in clinical practice. This approach can support high-quality care improvement initiatives in long-term care facilities. Aligning the Arjo MOVETM educational
programs with the CQC Single Assessment Framework can help meet regulatory
to evolve, care facilities need to be able to adapt by embracing value-based principles to provide the best possible care to their residents. This commitment to ongoing education and adherence to regulatory standards ensures that residential and nursing care homes remain at the forefront of delivering high-quality, personalised care.
References available on request
Mary Muir
To find out more visit
http://www.arjo.co.uk
With over 30 years in healthcare, Mary joined Arjo in 2004. She has held various roles and is currently the national clinical consultancy manager for the Mobility Outcome Team. This team supports facilities with Insight assessments , consultation and MOVE educational programs.
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