Philosophy of care |
1. To provide a secure, stable and comfortable environment whilst providing a standard of individual mental and physical care which ensures that each Resident is as happy and contented as possible. |
2. To ensure that the dignity of each Resident is maintained at all times. |
3. To stimulate and maintain physical and mental activities by setting realistic targets and encouraging Residents to participate in the decision making in an attempt to reach these targets. |
4. To enhance the quality of life by providing a safe, secure, comfortable and supportive environment. |
5. To ensure each Resident's right to personal choice is maintained especially in relation to clothes, diet and activities |
6. To encourage Residents to care for themselves where they are willing and able, and to regularly update Care Plans to take account of this. |
7. To ensure that each Resident is treated as an individual and that others respect his or her dignity, irrespective of any disability or frailty. |
8. To maintain each Resident's right to privacy by ensuring all staff knock before entering a room. |
9. To maintain each Resident's right to be consulted in any proposed changes to daily living arrangements and to encourage their participation in making suggestions and decision making. |
10. To maintain each Resident's right of choice of family practitioner, dentist, optician, chiropodist etc. where possible. |
11. To ensure each Resident has the right to socialise with the community at large by encouraging them to invite family, friends and acquaintances into our care home. |
12. To maintain each Resident's right to have their political, religious, sexual beliefs and emotional needs accepted and respected. |