Beechdale Health Centre
Multi-disciplinary Protocol
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Date Approved: / 22/10/2012
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There are times when different teams need to work together to ensure that the patient at the centre receives the highest level of care in a holistic way.
This can apply for example, in situations where a patient is housebound or is undergoing palliative care.
Good communication between disciplines is paramount.
Where multi-disciplinary care is required, the patient will have a medical record that is kept at their home.
This record will detail visits from all members of the team and any discussions that have taken place with the patient and their carer where applicable, or with other team members.
It will also record any medication prescribed or given and by whom.
Should any member of the team wish to raise concerns about the patient, e.g. nutrition, hydration, swallowing difficulties etc., they should note concerns in the record and discuss them with the lead clinician. The outcome of any discussions should also be noted in the record.
The Practice will also follow the guidelines suggested in the revised version of the GMC document “Raising and acting on concerns about patient safety”, effective 12 March 2012, a copy of which can be downloaded here:
http://www.gmc-uk.org/Raising_and_acting_on_concerns_about_patient_safety_FINAL.pdf_47223556.pdf
It will include details of any decisions taken to refer the patient to another agency, consultant opinion or for admission to hospice, respite or hospital (see Referral Protocol).
A lead clinician will be identified and noted in the record.
All team member contact details will form part of the record.
Reporting the Death of a Patient to the CQC
The death of a patient during an active period of care provision (e.g. if a patient dies at home whilst under the ongoing care of the Practice) requires the Practice to inform the CQC immediately if this should occur.
There is a dedicated notification form to report such deaths – it is contained in the Outcome 18 document “Notification of Death - Outcome 18 Composite Statement and Form”.
Senior Data Clerk at the Practice is responsible for notifying the CQC immediately upon the death of a person who uses the Practice’s services.
Where the Registered Person is unavailable, for any reason, the practice secretary will be responsible for reporting the death to the CQC.
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