The Importance of Person-Centred Care
Most care homes will provide person-centred care, but recognising and understanding the importance of this can help you to understand which care home is most appropriate for you or your loved one.
What is Person-Centred Care?
Person-centred Care is a type of care that puts the person receiving care at the very centre of all health and social care services whether that’s in a hospital, at home or in a care home. Person-centred care / patient-centred care is caring for a person beyond their medical condition and tailoring services to their specific requirements, wishes and interests which leads to positive outcomes. To achieve this, healthcare professionals will form strong relationships with residents and get to know them as a person, and by learning about their strengths and abilities, staff can provide the necessary care and support to help residents live an independent and fulfilling life.
Providing Person-Centred Care is one of the key fundamental care standards that the Care Inspectorate who are an independent regulator of health and social care in Scotland, requires healthcare providers to meet in their care service;
"There is a growing commitment to shift from input health and social care systems to a system that will focus on personal outcomes for people who experience care. This means services have to record and measure ‘what matters’ to a person in order to demonstrate how they are meeting their personal outcomes." CI
The Principles of Person-Centred Care
- Treating people with dignity, compassion and respect
- Provide coordinated, comprehensive care, treatment and emotional support
- Deliver personalised care and support to meet specific needs
- Support residents or service users in living an independent way of life
To recognise and develop these principles is vital to delivering effective care. By offering personalised care enables residents to experience a quality of life, no matter the type they receive.
The Importance of Person-Centred Care
Person-centred care is about identifying and caring for patients' needs, whether it’s physical, social or psychological. The overall aim of person-centred care is to help a patient or resident maintain (or sometimes regain) their sense of self which in turn helps to enhance overall well-being which is just as important as meeting their health needs. This approach to care allows residents to uphold a form of independence and identity; a change or progression in health circumstances shouldn’t mean a loss of self. This type of care is designed to:
- Improve the quality of the services available to residents
- Support residents with long-term conditions, such as dementia
- Allow patients to receive the appropriate care they need, exactly when they need it
- Help develop strong bonds with those around them
- Promote independence and self-sufficiency
When someone moves into a care home, it is often a life-changing decision, however, the goal is to ensure each individual experiences a better lifestyle while receiving the care they deserve provided by a team of dedicated professionals. In a care home environment, residents are surrounded by like-minded individuals which helps to enhance social well-being and eliminates any feelings of isolation or loneliness. Each resident in a care home receives a personalised care plan following a care assessment to ensure the care they receive is tailored to them and for them only.
Before someone moves into a care home, an individual or their family member will need to speak with the local authorities who can help to decipher an appropriate care service following a needs assessment, where careful care planning can be implemented between social services and the care providers and by making sure treatment plans reflect person-centred approaches by incorporating active listening to the service use and making decisions based on their needs.
Proud to Provide Person-Centred Care at Haddington
Haddington Care Home is a luxury care home in Haddington, East Lothian that provides the greatest standards of Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Respite Care. The overall health and well-being of our residents is a top priority in everything we do. When a person decides to reside with us, we carry out a thorough care needs assessment to develop person-centred care packages which aid in providing coordinated care and assistance. All care is regularly monitored, reviewed and tailored entirely to each resident. Our approach to care is more than simply meeting care needs, it’s about putting residents first and caring for their well-being as a whole, giving them every opportunity to live a better quality of life.
Providing a person-centred approach at our purpose-built care home setting enables individuals to receive tailored care coupled with a lifestyle that is both rewarding and varied. Our compassionate care team provides exemplary care every day and follows a personalised care plan so that each resident can reach their full potential. Building close relationships with residents and their family members enables us to get to know them on a personal level which in turn means we can help secure their happiness, comfort and well-being. We go above and beyond to facilitate the needs and wishes of all residents, no matter the type of care they require so that they can live their lives the way they want to.
Talk To a Member of Our Team
If you have any questions regarding the healthcare services or facilities we offer at Haddington Care Home, please get in touch today. Whatever your question or query, our friendly staff will be delighted to help you with the decision-making process. You can reach us by calling 01620 674880, emailing info@haddingtoncarehome.co.uk or completing our online Enquiry Form. We look forward to hearing from you.
