a view from the western isles sonja smit, occupational therapy services manager
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A view from the Western Isles Sonja Smit, Occupational Therapy Services Manager. http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/ot/otindex.html. Challenges of working in Remote, Rural and Island setting. Multiple and combined roles Broad portfolios Isolation (professional & managerial) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
A view from the Western IslesSonja Smit, Occupational Therapy Services Manager
http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/ot/otindex.html
Challenges of working in Remote, Rural and Island setting
• Multiple and combined roles• Broad portfolios• Isolation (professional & managerial)• Close proximity to patients• Confidentiality – ‘stigma’ of accessing
services• Geographical challenges
Adaptation and Rehabilitation TeamART
Mental Health
ART
Rheumatology and Hand Therapy
ART
Children's Service
ART
Stroke and Neurology
Hospital
What do we do:• Videolink /skype• Shared electronic patient record• Share expertise and experience• Build informal networks with specialist
on mainland• Mentoring arrangements• Staff Attributes: flexible, innovative,
used to problem solving, resilient, positive
• Use our community resources, third sector
What we are working towards:• Obligate network / formal networks• Clear pathways for people with
neurological conditions• Development of a neurological MCN• Investment in local services –
reablement• A solution to meet the need for neuro
–psychology services• Good communication with mainland
centres