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Creating a Triangle of Care in Camden. Dr Maddy Loat Clinical Psychologist, Huntley Centre, C&I Ann Jumawan Matron, C&I Angela Edwards Carer Coordinator, Camden Carers Centre. The Triangle of Care. Professional. Service User. Carer. ✗. Service User. Triangle of Care. ✓.
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Creating a Triangle of Care in Camden DrMaddyLoatClinical Psychologist, Huntley Centre, C&I Ann JumawanMatron, C&I Angela EdwardsCarer Coordinator, Camden Carers Centre
The Triangle of Care Professional Service User Carer ✗ Service User Triangle of Care ✓ Professional Carer
Aims for 2012 Carers identified and contacted within first 72 hours of admission All staff are‘carer aware’and trained in carer engagement strategies 2 Carer Champions on each ward Carers Information Area on each ward Policy and practice protocols re confidentiality and sharing information are in place Clear frameworks in place for recording carer information
Developments to date… Baseline measures to evaluate outcomes collected (Aug-Dec 2011) prior to Triangle of Care work being implemented: Self Evaluation Tool (SAT) RIO Audit Ward Audit Number of Referrals to CCC
Where we are now Carers Awareness Forum started January 2012. Jointly facilitated by Huntley Centre and Camden Carers Centre (monthly) Carer Champions on each ward Links made between Huntley Centre and Camden Carers Centre Representing Camden in London Triangle of Care Group
What’s next? Continuing monthly Huntley Centre Carers Awareness Forum Introduction of monthly Carer Champions Meetings Develop Huntley Centre Carers Information Leaflet Introduce ‘Carers Information Areas’ on each Ward Introduce policy and practice protocols re confidentiality and sharing information Repeating baseline measures to evaluate outcomes Working with London Triangle of Care Group