1. The Joanna Briggs Institute Launch: 29 th May 2009 Susan Polding-Clyde Nurse Consultant for Older People in Care Homes

2. What this presentation is about Sharing background information relating to the care home sector Why is this the right time for the care home sector to invest further in evidence based practice? Then it’s over to Andy…….

3. Care Home Sector: The purpose of the Care Commission To regulate for improvement The working principles Keeping people safe Providing public assurance Promoting dignity and choice Supporting independence

4. Care Homes for Older People 944 Registered Care Homes 38,266 Registered Places Average number of places 40.5 24 services with 100 or more places

5. Why is this the right time for the care home sector to invest further in evidence based practice? Our older people are living longer and with more complex needs The focus of ‘person-centred’ approach to care ‘Shift in the balance of care’ to be delivered in a persons’ own home The need to be working in partnerships Working smarter to ensure effective care is delivered

6. Questions and discussion Useful websites : www.connect-in-care.com www.myhomelife.org.uk www.nhs24.com www.tissueviabilityonline.com www.workforceinitiative.co.uk www.dementia@stir.ac.uk www.nutritioncare.scot.nhs.uk www.connect-in-care.com www.myhomelife.org.uk www.nhs24.com www.workforceinitiative.co.uk www.dementia@stir.ac.uk www.nutritioncare.scot.nhs.uk