Be a part of developing infection control policy in care homes
University College London researchers are seeking care homes to take part in a Vivaldi follow-up study to improve infection control in care homes. The aim of the new study, called ‘Vivaldi Social Care’ is to gather data from care homes to develop policy and measures to prevent and reduce infections such as norovirus and flu. […]
So, what happened at the show around appointment? Why did the family choose another Care Home instead of yours?
Achieving occupancy targets we find is an important metric for our Care Home clients. Marketing spend success will undoubtedly be measured by the number of enquiries it generates and ultimately the number that convert into new residents moving in. That first visit to your care home is the critical step in the journey. Like anyplace […]
Creating data-led legacy in residential care
The possibilities of improving the lives of people living in residential care are vast, but data is key to unlocking this, says Rachelle Mills (pictured), Director of Partnerships & Innovation, KareInn… If it is the sector’s mission to create better, happier, more dignified care for its residents, then we need to make more impactful use of the […]
What can other sectors tell us about care?
It’s easy to think that people outside the world of care can’t understand care, and, perhaps, when the job demands specific technical or clinical skills, it is understandable that everybody in our world might fish from the same small recruitment pond. In our most recent look at the adult social care workforce dataset[1] it is […]
A moment to reflect: What next for care?
When we (the Care Home Management magazine team) first started planning our 100th issue last year, I was keen to include a ‘Happy Birthday’ message to those residents who were also celebrating their 100th. I was very pleasantly surprised to see how many there are! One of the good things about publishing a 100th issue, […]
Seamless or pointless? Care homes consider the first six months of Integrated Care Systems
By Care Home Management magazine freelance writer Eleanore Robinson In July 2022, 42 Integrated Care Systems (ICS) were launched with the aim of joining up health and social care systems to provide more seamless services. Six months on, however, social care providers are finding it hard to get involved with these new bodies, set up […]
Trends in community care: What can we expect in 2023?
Community care services play a vital role in supporting people with complex health and care needs to live with dignity and independence in their communities. This is reflected in the NHS Long Term Plan where a key focus is to shift more care out of hospital and into the community1. Due to the breadth of […]
The evolution of the care industry
Over the next ten years, the number of over 65s living in the UK is estimated to rise to 13 million. For those needing additional care support, with care home placements already limited, the homecare industry is expected to see a sustained increase in demand over this period. Mike Williams, managing director, Tagtronics, discusses the […]
Five things to know about healthcare data breaches
Data breaches involve unauthorised access or the disclosure of sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected data. This may be personal information, such as health or financial accounts, trade secrets, or intellectual property. There are currently strict regulations in place in the UK to protect data and reduce the risk of a data breach occurring. However, there […]
Protecting care home staff is a key to staff retention, and productivity
As the cost of living crisis hits home and energy prices soar, care homes need to consider their available resources carefully as they deliver patient care and look after the wellbeing of staff. As they do this, the sector is burdened with staffing and productivity challenges – an issue that has traditionally existed, but which […]