improving pateint care conference- veronica king presentation
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Getting it right for dementia: Real solutions for improving hospital care
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alzheimers.org.uk
Veronica King, Stakeholder Relations Manager –
NorthAlzheimer’s Society
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The need for better dementia care in hospitals and why it matters
• Counting the Cost
• Enhancing the Healing Environment
• Cracks in the Pathway
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The need for better dementia care in hospitals and why it matters
• >40% of people in hospital over 65• 3.2 million bed days• £265m cost of additional time in hospital
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What do we need?
• Achievable solutions and practical guidance• Education, training and awareness among acute sector staff• Hospital dementia strategies• Commitment to developing dementia friendly hospital environments• Better discharge and post discharge support
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An Innovative Approach
• The role of the third sector, and voluntary services• A new approach to integrating care• Support for people and carers in hospital• Support for people and carers at discharge and beyond• Awareness, information and training
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Thank you
Veronica KingAlzheimer’s Society
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alzheimers.org.uk