Reducing the inappropriate use of antipsychotics using strategy

Reducing the inappropriate use of antipsychotics – using strategy Sean Page Nyrs Ymgynghorydd Consultant Nurse - Dementia

The future is here now – dementia truly is everybody’s business What has been What could be

The future is here now – dementia truly is everybody’s business What has been A hidden experience of care within a 1960’s model that accepts Cinderella services. No accountability for actions or recognition of harm No respect for patients or those who care about them. No investment in the workforce. No acknowledgement of unmet need or potential to live well. Limited understanding of challenging behaviour beyond a reductionist model What could be

The future is here now – dementia truly is everybody’s business What has been A hidden experience of care within a 1960’s model that accepts Cinderella services. No accountability for actions or recognition of harm No respect for patients or those who care about them. No investment in the workforce. No acknowledgement of unmet need or potential to live well. Limited understanding of challenging behaviour beyond a reductionist model What could be

The future is here now – dementia truly is everybody’s business What has been A hidden experience of care within a 1960’s model that accepts Cinderella services. No accountability for actions or recognition of harm No respect for patients or those who care about them. No investment in the workforce. No acknowledgement of unmet need or potential to live well. Limited understanding of challenging behaviour beyond a reductionist model What could be

The future is here now – dementia truly is everybody’s business What has been A hidden experience of care within a 1960’s model that accepts Cinderella services. No accountability for actions or recognition of harm No respect for patients or those who care about them. No investment in the workforce. No acknowledgement of unmet need or potential to live well. Limited understanding of challenging behaviour beyond a reductionist model What could be A shared vision from WAG to individual practitioner for excellence in dementia care. Rooted in principles and values that position the person with dementia truly first and position families as partners in care to whom we are accountable. Supported through effective governance and self reliance of CPG’s. Underpinned by shaping a skilled and satisfied workforce with access to meaningful training who are appreciated, listened to, mentored but also open to courageous challenge by peers and others.

The future is here now – dementia truly is everybody’s business What has been A hidden experience of care within a 1960’s model that accepts Cinderella services. No accountability for actions or recognition of harm No respect for patients or those who care about them. No investment in the workforce. No acknowledgement of unmet need or potential to live well. Limited understanding of challenging behaviour beyond a reductionist model What could be A shared vision from WAG to individual practitioner for excellence in dementia care. Rooted in principles and values that position the person with dementia truly first and position families as partners in care to whom we are accountable. Supported through effective governance and self reliance of CPG’s. Underpinned by shaping a skilled and satisfied workforce with access to meaningful training who are appreciated, listened to, mentored but also open to courageous challenge by peers and others.

The future is here now – dementia truly is everybody’s business What has been A hidden experience of care within a 1960’s model that accepts Cinderella services. No accountability for actions or recognition of harm No respect for patients or those who care about them. No investment in the workforce. No acknowledgement of unmet need or potential to live well. Limited understanding of challenging behaviour beyond a reductionist model What could be A shared vision from WAG to individual practitioner for excellence in dementia care. Rooted in principles and values that position the person with dementia truly first and position families as partners in care to whom we are accountable. Supported through effective governance and self reliance of CPG’s. Underpinned by shaping a skilled and satisfied workforce with access to meaningful training who are appreciated, listened to, mentored but also open to courageous challenge by peers and others.

The future is here now – dementia truly is everybody’s business What has been A hidden experience of care within a 1960’s model that accepts Cinderella services. No accountability for actions or recognition of harm No respect for patients or those who care about them. No investment in the workforce. No acknowledgement of unmet need or potential to live well. Limited understanding of challenging behaviour beyond a reductionist model What could be A shared vision from WAG to individual practitioner for excellence in dementia care. Rooted in principles and values that position the person with dementia truly first and position families as partners in care to whom we are accountable. Supported through effective governance and self reliance of CPG’s. Underpinned by shaping a skilled and satisfied workforce with access to meaningful training who are appreciated, listened to, mentored but also open to courageous challenge by peers and others.

Moving away from this – some principles • Culture develops over time and must be changed over time. • Focus is upon meaningful change with involvement of all to design new ways of behaving. • Harnessing internal motivation. • Taking an appreciative inquiry approach. • Seeking true assimilation.

Sean. page@wales. nhs. uk