Listen "Safer steps: Using QI to create an falls pathway with Ceara Gallagher"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the AHP QI Podcast, we’re joined by Ceara Gallagher (AHP Consultant) to explore the journey of developing an effective falls pathway in care homes. Ceara shares her expertise in tackling one of the most significant challenges in healthcare: reducing the risk of falls and improving post fall care. From identifying key gaps in care to implementing innovative solutions, Ceara discusses the collaborative approach that brought this pathway to life.
Listeners will gain insights into the importance of quality improvement in allied health and learn practical strategies for addressing falls prevention in their own practice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about creating safer, more effective care pathways.
Project InformationEnhancing Clinical Care Framework (ECCF) in Northern Ireland Care Homes | Department of Health (health-ni.gov.uk)
Regional Falls in Care Homes Pathway and Bundle | Department of Health (health-ni.gov.uk)
Other resources
GREAT resources - HSCQI (hscni.net) Staff and service user guidance on co production
Personal & Public Involvement (PPI) – Involving You, Improving Care (hscni.net) PHA PPI website
https://youtu.be/a-_6UWwHdCk Service user reflective interview on being involved in a project
Events
Shine a light on co-production https://future.nhs.uk/AlwaysEvents/view?objectID=29393264
Music: "Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Listeners will gain insights into the importance of quality improvement in allied health and learn practical strategies for addressing falls prevention in their own practice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about creating safer, more effective care pathways.
Project InformationEnhancing Clinical Care Framework (ECCF) in Northern Ireland Care Homes | Department of Health (health-ni.gov.uk)
Regional Falls in Care Homes Pathway and Bundle | Department of Health (health-ni.gov.uk)
Other resources
GREAT resources - HSCQI (hscni.net) Staff and service user guidance on co production
Personal & Public Involvement (PPI) – Involving You, Improving Care (hscni.net) PHA PPI website
https://youtu.be/a-_6UWwHdCk Service user reflective interview on being involved in a project
Events
Shine a light on co-production https://future.nhs.uk/AlwaysEvents/view?objectID=29393264
Music: "Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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