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Congratulations to Moray HSCP, Highland Home Carers and NHS Highland on their awards at The Holyrood Digital H&C Awards & DigiFest.
Social Care Test of Change Autumn 2022 Showcase
NHS Highland - Intermediate and Out of Hours Care
Our aim was to demonstrate that technology specifically theAlcove Video Carephoneand the Komp with Komp Procould support people in their own home who would otherwise be admitted to a hospital or a care facility. Showcase event coming in 2023, in the meantime please find below a copy of their written Case Study. For any further information please contact nss.DigiCareHome@nhs.scot
Social Care Test of Change Autumn 2022 Showcase
Alzheimer Scotland - Digital Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
To improve efficiency of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) delivery across Highland by offering a blend of online and in-person programmes in a new hybrid format. This was done by delivering a 7 week block of CST to 6 people with dementia using a touch screen Smartboard. Showcase event coming in 2023, in the meantime please find below a copy of their written Case Study. For any further information please contact nss.DigiCareHome@nhs.scot
Social Care Test of Change Autumn 2022 Showcase
ENABLE Visit- Support improved delivery of care through technology
Support improved delivery of care through technology, that ultimately enables better digital access and inclusion to users, who have learning disabilities and other impairments.
A copy of the presentation is found below and a written Case Study. For any further information please contact nss.DigiCareHome@nhs.scot
Social Care Test of Change Autumn 2022 Showcase
Moray HSCP- Digital Support Planning Grids Using 247 Grids
Digital Support Planning Grids using 247 grids for those in receipt of self-directed support (SDS) to create greater transparency and accountability, supporting individuals to be at the centre of their support planning, with greater awareness around the cost of support and how their budget is being spent.
A copy of the presentation is found below and a written Case Study will be made available in due course. For any further information please contact nss.DigiCareHome@nhs.scot
Social Care Test of Change Autumn 2022 Showcase
Dumfries & Galloway - Use of CareZapp to assist with overnight support in a supported living accommodation
The use of technology to support a Care Provider Team in the midst of a staffing crisis to deliver Overnight Support in a Supported Accommodation Setting.
A copy of the presentation is found below and a written Case Study. For any further information please contact nss.DigiCareHome@nhs.scot
Social Care Test of Change Autumn 2022 Showcase
Leuchie House - iPad shortcut menu to access SMART Technologies for those with no speech or dysarthic speech.
Most of the Smart technology available to assist our guests is based on voice activation. The aim of this project was to increase access and inclusivity for guests who are unable to use their voice to access technology in the same way as everyone else.
A copy of the presentation is found below and a written Case Study. For any further information please contact nss.DigiCareHome@nhs.scot
Social Care Test of Change Autumn 2022 Showcase
Highland Home Carers - Use of SEM Scanner
Aiming to reduce preventable pain and suffering caused by pressure ulcers for at least 70% of participants in this test of change, as well as reducing the time taken to complete an accurate pressure ulcer assessment by 5 days per person by utilising a Sub-Epidermal Moisture (SEM) Scanner. In undertaking both these measures, we aim to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions for 40% of the people on the study, allowing people to receive safe and effective care in their own homes.
A copy of the presentation and a written Case Study will be made available in due course. For any further information please contact nss.DigiCareHome@nhs.scot
Mental Health and Wellbeing Test of Change
Rashielee Test of Change Review
There was an opportunity to support staff at Rashielee Care Home, Erskine, through the Test of Change programme. Six iPads were provided to support wellbeing, with the addition of the Sleepio and Daylight apps to assist in managing sleep health and monitoring wellbeing.
A copy of the Rashielee ToC Review is found below.For any further information please contact nss.DigiCareHome@nhs.scot
Project ECHO - Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing
This case study highlights the impact of Project ECHO, carried out with care home staff in Perth and Kinross in collaboration with Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership and Specialist Palliative Care Service (SPCS) as a way of providing emotional and psychological support to care home staff during unprecedented pandemic working conditions.
ECHO Perth & Kinross Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Case Study (714.48 KB)
Watch the short video clip from Lynn Blair to find out more: