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East & North Herts CCG. Dr Tony Kostick Chair. Who we are. CCG Budget. CCG is not responsible for commissioning GP & Pharmacy services. Priorities. • Working to improve outcomes for frail elderly, patients with Long Term Medical Conditions (LTC) and End of Life Care
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East & North Herts CCG Dr Tony Kostick Chair
CCG Budget CCG is not responsible for commissioning GP & Pharmacy services
Priorities • Working to improve outcomes for frail elderly, patients with Long Term Medical Conditions (LTC) and End of Life Care • Developing a culture of proactive management of frail elderly and patients with LTCs • Facilitating self-management and promoting personal health planning for frail elderly and patients with LTCs
Work Underway • Home First • Acute In Hours Visiting Service • Care of Elderly • Investing in Primary Care • Smoking Obesity
Care Home Issues Increased workload Increased level of dependency There were approximately 2182 emergency admissions from nursing and residential homes in 2012/13 744 emergency admissions were for 1 day or less (34% )
Model Future Care • Multi Disciplinary Teams – Care of the Elderly Consultants included • Rapid assessment and turnaround • Improved Care pathways including end of life support • Single Practice partnerships • Improved integration of physical & mental health services especially regarding dementia