Hi does anyone know much about Care Plans and how they are supposed to help the caree?
Who is entitled to see the copious notes?
Who must see the copious notes?
What purpose do they serve?
Thank you
My mother's CH calls us in to discuss the care plan maybe once a year. It's helpful for any new staff to be able to consult for likes/dislikes, things not to say or do, etc.
Last time, probably because of her age (nearly 95) and condition (pretty awful) we were asked whether we wanted DNR added to her file. (yes)
Mostly it tends to be a bit of formality now (she's been there 5 1/2 years and a lot of the staff have been there at least as long) and AFAIK we are entitled to ask to see the CP at any time. We do have welfare P of A, so that may make a difference, though I'm sure this CH would be happy for any next of kin to see it. I can't see why any CH wouldn't, unless they've got something to hide.
One thing we told them at the last meeting was that she was not to be badgered to go to activities when she is frankly past taking part or getting any pleasure out of them, and she always hated the noisy 'musical' ones anyway.
They had told me that she had recently been taken when she didn't want to go, to some activity or other. Why? Because some inspector was coming and apparently they don't approve of residents just 'sitting in chairs', regardless of whether they're capable of doing much else any more. It would mean a black mark for the CH.
I was pretty cross about this - not with the CH, since I can understand why they did it, but with the wretched inspector who can't make allowances for the stage people are at. I said that if it happens again they must refer the inspector to me.