David Marshall, Senior Improvement Adviser (Pharmacy) and Katy Jenks, HC One Dementia Care Manager, Scotland discuss improving dementia care and reducing inappropriate use of psychoactive medicines in care homes. New episodes weekly!
Week 1 - available now!
Listen as David Marshall, Senior Improvement Adviser (Pharmacy) and Katy Jenks, HC One Dementia Care Manager, Scotland discuss the origins of the joint project, and reflect on the concerns and importance of a care provider and regulator working together. Hear how one gentleman got a new lease of life following being over-sedated to the extent he was considered palliative, in our first episode of the series.
Week 2 - available now!
Listen as David and Katy set out the values and framework for their project, share case studies related to changes to the care home environment and discuss the impact this has for residents and staff involved. They are joined by Gareth Jenks, manager of one of the care homes involved in the project.
Week 3 - coming soon!
David and Katy discuss personal care and how one lady’s life was turned around.
Week 4 - coming soon!
David and Katy are joined by care home manager Lotte to discuss the role staff can have in medication reviews.
Week 5 - coming soon!
David and Katy are joined by care home manager Lotte to discuss the importance of data.
Week 6 - coming soon!
David and Katy share their highlights in the final episode of our Finding the Why podcast series.