Welcome to the September 2010 edition of ARCHI Net News
This month we have innovations on a whole spectrum of healthcare. We have beginning and end of life models of care, with the paediatric feeding clinic and the advance care planning models. We also have some new community care tools.
Happy reading from the ARCHI Team!
In this issue...
Advance Care Planning Model of Care
The ACP Model of Care has been revised and updated.
The ACP model provides a framework for health professionals to improve the journey of people, particularly older people, through the health system. ACP takes into account the patient’s wishes, values and beliefs about medical treatment in order to prepare for end-of-life situations.
NSW Health
Multidisciplinary Model of Care for Children with Feeding Difficulties
The multidisciplinary Feeding Clinic was established in response to a marked increase in the number of children presenting with feeding problems, either associated with complex medical conditions, or in isolation.
The clinic was developed using an evidence-based integrated approach to complex feeding problems and is staffed by medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
ComPacks Reporting Requirements
A standardised reporting framework has been developed for the NSW ComPacks Program to assist with service management and evaluation.
The web based software reporting tool developed for use by all ComPacks Providers is known as CMaRT (ComPacks Management and Reporting Tool).
Resources to support this tool are now on the ARCHI website.
NSW Health
Can You Help?
ARCHI runs an enquiry service, where we tap into our knowledge and experience of our network of health professionals. Below is a current question:
- Has anyone used movies, video or film as a tool to change behaviour in health promotion and/or mental health. We are looking for evidence of the effectiveness of this tool.
If you can help, or want to ask a question of your own, contact Catherine Knight, Resource Coordinator and Analyst, admin@archi.net.au Phone: 02 4926 7992.
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Do you have an innovative project you want to spread the word about?
Tell us how your program or project is contributing to improved healthcare delivery.
Share your resources across your health service and beyond.
Visit our website or email us at admin@archi.net.au
ARCHI Discussion Forums
There are a number of active Discussion Forums on the ARCHI website including 'Responsive Discharge Planning' and 'Paediatric Policy Development'.
www.archi.net.au/discussion
If your group is looking for a space to throw around ideas and share resources, the ARCHI Discussion Forum may be the place.
Please contact
Catherine Knight
Resource Coordinator & Analyst
admin@archi.net.au
Phone: 02 4926 7992
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