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Caring for dignity — a national report on dignity in care for older people while in hospital
Corporate Author	Healthcare Commission
Publisher	Healthcare Commission, London, September 2007
Pages	62 pp
Source	Healthcare Commission, Finsbury Tower, 103-105 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8TG. www.healthcarecommission.org.uk Helpline: 0845 601 3012.
Keywords	Hospital services ; Patients ; Medical care ; Management [care] ; Performance ; Standards of provision.
Annotation	The Healthcare Commission report "Living well in later life" (2006) highlighted dignity and respect for older people as an area of concern for improving services. This 2007 report presents key findings from a targeted inspection programme assessing the extent to which NHS trusts are meeting standards regarding dignity in care for hospital inpatients. Key aspects observed were: the ward environment, including privacy issues; mealtime activity; and behaviour of staff. The report focuses on five main themes: involving older people in their care; delivering personal care in a way that ensures dignity (and nutritional needs) for the patient; having a workforce that is equipped to deliver good quality care; strong leadership at all levels; and a supportive ward environment. Case studies illustrative of good practice are included. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-070928004 B
Classmark	LD: LF: LK: QA: 5H: 583
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