The Importance of ‘Continuum of Care’ in a Care Home
Knowing the definition and who is directly involved within a continuum of care is extremely important when looking into incorporating this within your care home.
The ‘Continuum of Care’ refers to the full range of health or care services a person may have available or use. In terms of health and care, this approach to care ensures coordinated and cohesive treatment from multiple service types as a person’s needs and conditions change. In a Care Home setting, a ‘Continuum of Care’ allows a resident to transition seamlessly from one type of care to the next in response to their changing needs, while staying in the same care home and by having a long-term care plan in place.
Delivering care in this way ensures a correct level of care is executed at all times, as medical and well-being care is coordinated between a variety of accountable professionals. When all key care providers play a role in decision-making, this collaborative team can work more effectively at determining present and future steps for care requirements in older adults.
Who is involved in the ‘Continuum of Care’?
The ‘Continuum of Care’ will involve all key individuals that play a role within a resident’s care. It can include the following individuals:
- The resident
- The residents family members and loved ones
- Healthcare staff within the care home
- Nurses within the care home
- Administrative staff within the care home
- The kitchen and wellbeing team within the care home
- External professionals such as GP’s, Physiotherapists, Chiropadists, Opticians and so on
- External professionals within a hospital setting, such as Doctors and Specialists
The ‘Continuum of Care’ in a Care Home
Adopting a ‘Continuum of Care’ in a care home ensures a team approach, allowing a holistic and thorough approach to health care over time. Residents benefit from this immensely, for a number of reasons, including:
- Evolving, Adaptable Care Plans
A ‘Continuum of Care’ ensures residents receive accurate care for their medical conditions as they change over time; care plans evolve with a residents requirements, and are adapted and adjusted accordingly, in line with the changing needs. Evolving, adaptable care plans cover both a change in medical needs as well as progressive care for a full continuum of care and quality of life.
- Long-Term Residency
When residing in a care home that offers a ‘Continuum of Care’, residents benefit from independent living in a single setting where they are surrounded by skilled professionals who are able to care for and support a wide range of care needs. This applies to both present and future medical and wellbeing needs; should a persons care needs progress while living in a care home, the staff are able to respond quickly and efficiently and amend the care plan to reflect the evolving requirements. Residents and their loved ones can find peace of mind knowing that their stay is long-term, and they can enjoy the security of long-term residency.
- 24/7 Care
Residents are constantly supported day and night by a dedicated team of professionals – whether it is providing the very best medical care or companionship, there is always someone on hand to assist. Having skilled and experienced carers on hand allows for instant reactions to care needs such as falls, changes in condition or other accidents. Both residents and their loved ones are reassured that professional care is always available.
- Long-Term Relationships
Developing deep and supportive relationships ensures a resident’s needs are understood and effective care is delivered. Strong relationships between all care providers contributes to the delivery of effective care. Both residents and their loved ones can feel confident and assured that cohesive and considerate care is being delivered every day by those who understand a resident’s needs most.
- Accountability & Responsibility
Open and transparent lines of communication creates opportunities for professionals to take accountability for a resident’s care. Accountability in healthcare has the ability to improve doctor-patient trust and helps a home to provide high quality care. The Royal College of Nursing states that ‘all practitioners must ensure that they perform competently and that they don't work beyond their level of competence.’
Care at Beaumont Care Home
Our home is a private, luxurious care facility that offers premium living. Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite Care are all provided by our experienced and dedicated team. Offering multiple care services allows Beaumont Manor to execute effective ‘Continuum of Care’ for up to 68 residents.
Care types at Beaumont Care Home include, but are not limited to:
- Dementia Care
- Mental Health Condition
- Old Age
- Physical Disability
- Sensory Impairment
- Cancer Care
- Stroke
- Skilled Nursing Care
- Palliative Care
- Respite Care
- Residential Care
Our primary goal at Beaumont Manor Care Home is to ensure that our residents enjoy the most fulfilling life possible while receiving the best possible care from our staff. We strive to provide our residents with wonderful experiences, from the very moment they wake up in their luxury bedroom, to when they go to sleep after a day of activities. Thanks to our extensive range of first-class facilities, such as our Hair Salon & Spa and Enclosed Gardens, our residents are offered every opportunity to life a rich and fulfilled life.
The ‘Continuum of Care’ at Beaumont Manor
We understand the benefits that delivering a ‘Continuum of Care’ has on not only the resident, but their loved ones and staff also. This delivery of care ensures consistency and effectiveness, which in turn allows residents to live a safe full life while their medical and wellbeing needs are fully met.
We strive to build a relationship with every resident we have the pleasure of caring for, so we are able to effectively provide tailored care that meets their every need. Our high-quality care is provided by a team of compassionate and caring specialists who go above and beyond.
Benfits of ‘Continuum of Care’ at Beaumont Manor:
- Residents never have to move home due to a change in care needs or chronic illness
- Care plans change and evolve in response to a residents care requirements
- Professional, skilled staff are available 24/7
- Staff take pride in taking responsibility for the care they deliver following a continuum of care model
- Staff strive to build strong, long-lasting relationships with both residents and their loved ones
Collectively, our Nursing Team has over 150 years of experience in a variety of Nursing roles. Our extensive Nursing team has a varied set of skills gained from previous nursing roles and therefore provides residents at Beaumont Manor with the best care possible. Read more about our wonderful team.
Contact Our Team
If you have any questions regarding the ‘Continuum of Care’, daily life in our care home in Essex or care plans that consider complex care and special health care needs, we welcome you to get in touch with our helpful team today.
