Gold Standards Frameworks
Part of our commitment to providing outstanding Palliative and End of Life services within our homes is our recent commitment to The Gold Standards Frame Work. GSFCH is recommended as an example of ‘best practice’ by many government and professional organisations including CQC. It aims to build on the good work already present in our homes, to develop the very best quality of care for residents in the last years of life – aiming for a ‘gold standard’ of care.
Originally the Gold Standards Framework was developed in Primary Care for GP’s and District Nursing teams. The framework has been found to greatly benefit patients, families and staff by improving the organisation, us as a provider and the quality of care provided. The framework is used by many care homes, GP practices, hospitals and other organisations across the UK.
Excitedly as a group we are currently in the initial stages of the GSFCH programme. Currently our teams are undertaking training, consultation and information days with residents and families setting out how they will deliver the programme within our Nursing and Residential Homes.
One of the key focuses of the programme is the proposal to have really good discussions with all residents; listening to their needs, wishes and preferences ensuring better planning and communication with everyone. This approach called Advanced Care planning will enable us to focus on meaningful person centred End of Life Care.
As a group we are committed to providing the best End of Life and Palliative services as possible and Regal Care Trading becoming involved in The Gold Standards Framework is only one part of this commitment.