Issue - meetings

          The Board received a report and presentation from the Clinical Development Lead for Care Homes which provided a progress update of the work to date within the Care Home Sector.

Nationally, Nursing Homes across the country required further investment to drive up the standards of care, and to ensure professionals recognised and received recognition for the work undertaken within care homes.  To help do this, the Clinical Lead Development Officer was created and funded via the Cheshire and Merseyside Local Action Board.  The aim of the post aim was to enhance quality within the Care Home Sector focussing on Nursing Care Homes

The presentation outlined:

·       The role of the Clinical Development Lead Officer;

·       Work undertaken to date; 

·       The work plan for the remainder of the 12 month project;

·       Case studies to evidence the positive outcomes of the work undertaken to date; and

·       Future developments. 

RESOLVED:  That the presentation be received.