How Are We Different?
- A core ethos of reducing inpatient admissions and overcoming crises
- Reduced placement breakdowns and improved engagement in recovery focused work
- Fully integrated clinical and residential teams
- Each residential home has an assigned team of clinicians including Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Nurses
- Clinicians work with every young person within the home and support the residential staff team
- Regular MDT reviews and 3 monthly CPA meetings
- Regular reviews to clarify diagnosis and formulation
- Psychological interventions, informed by clinical formulation, comply with national standards and guidelines
- All staff trained in therapeutic risk management and least restrictive practice
- Staff are supported through regular supervision, staff support sessions and reflective practice
- Residential workers are trained in Safewards for Safe Homes (SSH), an evidence based collaborative therapeutic approach within residential care
- Clinicians are available 24/7 to support residential teams with crises that may arise and will liaise with AEDs and Crisis Teams to minimise un-necessary admissions
- Explicit model (Boundary See-Saw) to help staff reflect on their professional boundaries and practice and maintain their relationships with clients within a healthy relational dynamic
CQC say we are ‘GOOD’ in all domains:
- Therapies offered in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines
- Intensive support was provided to the young people from the clinical team with weekly sessions with both their nurse and psychologist
- Policies and plans in place reflected least restrictive practice and clear processes were in place for staff to follow if there was incident
- Young people were actively involved in their care
- Documentation was appropriate and accessible to young people
- Feedback from young people and their parents was positive about the support and care provided by the clinical team
- There was excellent multidisciplinary working and information sharing for the benefit of young people
- Specific qualifications in child and adolescent mental health practice were available for staff to access
- The service operated a duty and on call nurse system with a clinical nurse specialist available at all times to offer advice and guidance to staff and to respond to incidents
- Records were current, detailed and regularly reviewed
- Regular supervision and meetings took place, staff felt very well supported and welcomed the development opportunities
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