Adolescent PICU (Acorn Unit) receives highly complementary feedback from CQC
Following a recent unannounced CQC inspection of our Acorn adolescent unit, we were delighted to receive very positive feedback, and provide a summary of the key points below:
The overall atmosphere on Acorn Unit is calm, relaxed and therapeutic bearing in mind the significant support needs of the young women living there.
Care pathways are agreed with the young women and are clear. Individuals have a good understanding how they can make progress.
Care planning and risk assessment practice was considered to be effective and the young peoples’ involvement in the processes was noted. Overall, staff were commended on the excellent quality of record keeping.
The inspector fed back that staffing ratios were good and commented specifically on the interaction between staff and young people which was positive and supportive.
It was noted that an extensive and varied therapeutic programme was in place.
The young people had a good understanding of their rights, treatment and medication.
The inspector commented that it was evident that the unit’s Senior Clinical Team Leader provided effective leadership and was an excellent role model for junior nurses.
If you would like further information on our Adolescent Service please contact:
Moya McGinley (T) 01483 795 100 (M) 07921 062 535 (E) moya.mcginley@alphahospitals.co.uk
Improving Physical Health in a Secure Setting
About the conference
It is widely accepted that psychiatric patients have significantly poorer physical health than the general population. Smoking further contributes to the cardiovascular risk, and bans can be difficult to implement. Forensic patients, or patients in secure psychiatric settings, can perceive a lack of autonomy, and professionals working in these settings are responsible for delivering holistic person centred care; this can be achieved by collaborating with patients, or service users, and avoiding coercive strategies.
The conference is CPD accredited and worth 5 points.
Speakers include:-
- Dr. Simon Williams - Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Lead for heart failure at Wythenshawe Hospital and Spire Regency Hospital
- Dr. Elena Ratschen - Lecturer in epidemiology/tobacco control at the UK Centre for Tobacco Control Studies, the University of Nottingham
- Dr. John Parkes - Senior Lecturer of Mental Health Nursing at Coventry University
- Dr. Irene Cormac - Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, with a special interest in physical healthcare
- Alain Aldridge - Service User and Director of Recovery 7 Ltd, a Social Enterprise and service user led organisation
Who should attend?
- Forensic/General/Rehabilitation Psychiatrists
- Care Co-ordinators
- Clinical/Forensic Psychologists
- Commissioners and Forensic Case Managers
- General Practitioners
- Occupational Therapists
- Prison Service Staff
- Registered Mental Health Nurses
- Social Workers
- Delegate rates
Delegate rates
- Public sector delegate places will be provided free of charge; however delegates will be required to pay a £50.00 deposit by cheque to secure their free place. The cheques will be returned to delegates on the day of the conference.
- Standard rate for private sector – £95.00 (early booking rate of £49.50 if booked before 31st March 2011)
- Students/voluntary orgs/unwaged – £49.50
How to Book
To reserve a place, please complete the online booking form below or download the event flyer for a postal booking form.
Star Wards
Star Wards is a project which works with mental health trusts to enhance mental health inpatients’ daily experiences and treatment outcomes.
Members use a broad portfolio of 75 practical ideas to validate their existing good practice and to inspire further development allowing staff to use all their skills and personal qualities and work with patients in order to provide exceptional, creative and therapeutic inpatient experiences.
Star Wards is a project which works with mental healthtrusts to enhance mental health inpatients’ daily experiencesand treatment outcomes.Members use a broad portfolio of 75 practical ideas tovalidate their existing good practice and to inspire furtherdevelopment allowing staff to use all their skills andpersonal qualities and work with patients in order to provideexceptional, creative and therapeutic inpatient experiences.