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Creating an effective care plan for domiciliary care is essential to ensure that the care provided meets the needs of the individual while promoting their health, safety, and quality of life. Here are some key statistics and elements that highlight the importance of a well-structured care plan:

Personalization and Individual Needs:

According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), a personalized care plan should reflect the individual’s specific health conditions, preferences, and personal goals. Tailoring care to individual needs can significantly improve outcomes and satisfaction.
Improved Health Outcomes:

Studies have shown that structured care plans can lead to a reduction in hospital admissions. For instance, the British Geriatrics Society reports that comprehensive care planning can decrease hospital admissions by up to 25% for older adults with chronic conditions.
Enhanced Quality of Life:

A study published in the Journal of Aging and Health found that well-coordinated care plans can improve the quality of life for individuals by up to 30%. This includes better management of symptoms, enhanced emotional well-being, and greater independence.
Safety and Risk Management:

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) emphasizes that clear and detailed care plans help mitigate risks, reducing incidents such as falls and medication errors. Effective risk assessment and management in care plans can decrease such incidents by as much as 40%.
Family and Caregiver Satisfaction:

Research indicates that family satisfaction with care services increases when care plans are clear, consistent, and well-communicated. According to a study in the Health & Social Care in the Community journal, family satisfaction rates can improve by up to 50% with the presence of comprehensive care plans.
Staff Efficiency and Morale:

Properly designed care plans enhance staff efficiency by providing clear guidelines and reducing ambiguity. The National Care Forum reports that care staff productivity and morale are significantly better when they have detailed care plans, leading to a 20% improvement in staff retention rates.
Regulatory Compliance:

Adherence to regulatory standards is crucial. The CQC’s findings suggest that care plans that comply with national standards are 50% less likely to face compliance issues or regulatory penalties.
Key Components of a Good Domiciliary Care Plan:

Comprehensive Assessment: Detailed health, social, and personal assessments.
Clear Goals and Objectives: Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
Coordination with Healthcare Providers: Regular updates and communication with doctors, nurses, and specialists.
Risk Assessment and Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
Inclusion of Family and Carers: Engaging family members and caregivers in the planning process.
Regular Review and Update: Frequent reassessment to ensure the care plan remains relevant and effective.
These statistics and elements underscore the critical role that a well-crafted care plan plays in domiciliary care, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of care provided to individuals at home.

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Name

First

Last

How do you like to be addressed?

Eg I like for people to call me Mr Smith or I like people to use my first name

What is your date of birth?

Where are you from?

Give us a location: city, country, etc.

What are your interests?

eg watching football, sewing, trips to the theatre

Are there any pre-existing medical conditions?

Yes

Do you need to take any specific steps to manage your health conditions?

Eg take medication or get lots of rest

Do any of your health conditions impact your daily routines? If so, please provide details

Please tick the following boxes that are applicable:

Support required with meal preperation

Support required with hydration

Support required with eating

Support required with domestic activities

Support required with exercise

Support required with personal hygienne

Support required with medication

Companionship

OtherOther

Please tick as many as applicable

Please list the medications and dosages:

Eg Warfarin – 1mg tablet – taken in the morning before breakfast

Is the person at risk of over-medicating?

Yes

What measures are there to keep medication out of reach?

eg medication kept in a lockable box

Are there any known allergies?

Yes

What are the allergies?

Where is the medication kept?

How would you describe mobility?

Can walk without issue

Can walk for short distances

Can weight-bear for a short amount of time

Requires assistance for walking (e.g., cane, walker)

Bed bound

A hoist is required

What type of mobility assistance is needed?

Do you need support with dressing?

No support required

Yes, I could use some help selecting weather-appropriate clothing

I need some help with getting dressed

Yes, I need help with getting dressed and choosing clothing that is suitable for the weather

What do you like to drink and how do you like it served?

Eg I like to have a milky tea with one sugar served in the blue mug or I like to have iced water with a straw to help me drink

Do you need your carer to prepare meals for you to eat later? If so, please provide any specific instructions

What I like to eat for breakfast and where I like to have it served:

Please be as specific as possible with meals, please add if there is a typical meal plan for the week. Add where food is eaten and if there is a preference with how it is served.

What I like to eat for lunch and where I like to have it served:

Please be as specific as possible with meals, please add if there is a typical meal plan for the week. Add where food is eaten and if there is a preference with how it is served.

What I like to eat for dinner and where I like to have it served:

Please be as specific as possible with meals, please add if there is a typical meal plan for the week. Add where food is eaten and if there is a preference with how it is served.

Select an option that best describes continence:

Full continent

Continent if assisted to the toilet

Regularly incontinent

Catheterise or incontinent with pads

The people who know me best:

I would like you to know:

My personal history, family and friends, pets and any treasured possessions:

Eg I have a photo album that I like to keep near me that I regularly look at

Living arrangements, who I live with at home:

My cultural, religious and spiritual background:

My interests, hobbies, jobs and achievements:

Favourite places I have lived and visited:

If married when:

Places lived and Family details children and grandchildren and special relationships they have:

The following routines are important to me:

Things I like to do for myself:

Things I might want help with:

Things that may worry or upset me:

If I am worried or upset, what helps calm me down:

What makes me feel better if I am anxious or upset:

My hearing and eyesight:

How we can communicate:

Is communication verbal or non verbal? Is sign language the method of communication?

My mobility:

Things that help me sleep:

My personal care:

How I take my medication:

Is a special diet required?

My favourite foods and drinks:

Daily routine: please include waking and going to bed times, any meal times, anything significant in the routine e.g. set medication times etc

History of any illnesses:

History of operations:

I am looking to arrange the following care

Visiting Care

Overnight Care

Live In Care

24 Hour Care

Is there a Power of Attorney? If yes please provide details of type and proof:

Is there a DNAR in place or being applied for?

Who is responsible for Finances including bill paying:

Who is responsible for shopping for food, personal and household items:

Where is the fuse board?

Where is the Gas cut of switch?

Where is the stop cock (water)?

Are there any smoke alarms?

Is there a CO2 detector?

Does the person have full capacity to make decisions?

Yes

Only for health and wellbeing

Only for finances

No Capacity

Is there a lasting power of attorney form?

Yes

We are in the process of getting it written

Can the individual get agitated or anxious?

Anxious

Agitated

Both

None of the aboveNone of the above

How can I be calmed?

Please describe your goal in seeking care:

Eg I would like assistance to remain independent in my home or I would help in when recovering from an operation

Your care plan:

If you are human, leave this field blank.

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