THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LEARNING DISABILITY PROGRESS REPORT 1. INTRODUCTION The Trust continues to develop its infrastructure and working practice to improve care for people with learning disabilities. This has been led by the Chief Executive, and Nursing and Patient Services Director, supported by the Learning Disability Steering Group and the Learning Disability Liaison Team, with operational leadership being effectively provided by the Deputy Director of Nursing and Patient Services (Freeman). On-going progress is evident and reported in this paper. In response to the report published by Sir Jonathan Michael, Healthcare for All (2008), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires Trusts to self-assess against six questions related to access to healthcare for people with a learning disability. The Trust continues to declare compliance with these standards via Monitor and to further enhance provision; the current position is detailed in Appendix One. The Trust continues to actively contribute to Regional work, including the North East and Cumbria Learning Disability Network of which Sir Leonard is the Chief Executive sponsor. This provides the Board with an update on progress made within the last six months and a summary of further commitments proposed for 2015/16. 2. CQC REQUIREMENTS AND LIVES’ PROGRESS ‘SIX In relation to the CQC requirements, work has been within the Trust, with corporate leadership from Patient Services and progress can be demonstrated against each requirement, with the Trust being able to demonstrate achievement against all six recommendations (Appendix One). 3. IDENTIFICATION OF PATIENTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY At present the Trust places a flag on a patient’s electronic record when a clear diagnosis of learning disability is established. Currently 1,567 patient records are “flagged”. The flagging system enables the Trust to identify the number and location of contacts with patients with a Learning Disability, which ensures better monitoring, planning and co-ordination of care. The table overleaf shows the number of type of contacts. Spells of Care 1st 2015 to 1st April 2014 to 30th 30th September September 2014 2015
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LEARNING DISABILITY PROGRESS REPORT 1. INTRODUCTION The Trust continues to develop its infrastructure and working practice to improve care for people with learning disabilities. This has been led by the Chief Executive, and Nursing and Patient Services Director, supported by the Learning Disability Steering Group and the Learning Disability Liaison Team, with operational leadership being effectively provided by the Deputy Director of Nursing and Patient Services (Freeman). On-going progress is evident and reported in this paper. In response to the report published by Sir Jonathan Michael, Healthcare for All (2008), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires Trusts to self-assess against six questions related to access to healthcare for people with a learning disability. The Trust continues to declare compliance with these standards via Monitor and to further enhance provision; the current position is detailed in Appendix One. The Trust continues to actively contribute to Regional work, including the North East and Cumbria Learning Disability Network of which Sir Leonard is the Chief Executive sponsor. This provides the Board with an update on progress made within the last six months and a summary of further commitments proposed for 2015/16. 2. CQC REQUIREMENTS AND ‘SIX LIVES’ PROGRESS In relation to the CQC requirements, work has been within the Trust, with corporate leadership from Patient Services and progress can be demonstrated against each requirement, with the Trust being able to demonstrate achievement against all six recommendations (Appendix One). 3. IDENTIFICATION OF PATIENTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY At present the Trust places a flag on a patient’s electronic record when a clear diagnosis of learning disability is established. Currently 1,567 patient records are “flagged”. The flagging system enables the Trust to identify the number and location of contacts with patients with a Learning Disability, which ensures better monitoring, planning and co-ordination of care. The table overleaf shows the number of type of contacts. Spells of Care 1st 2015 to 30th September 2015 1st April 2014 to 30th September 2014
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