Issue - meetings

[Jennifer Rogers, Quality and Improvement Advanced Practitioner,to present report]

Jennifer Rogers, Advanced Practitioner for Quality and Improvement, introduced the report about the quality assurance programme and the findings of a mental capacity assessment audit.

The Advanced Practitioner advised the panel that the audit findings was based a detailed analysis of a selection of cases completed on 2017-18.  The results of the thematic audit examining the quality of mental capacity assessments completed during the same period.

The Advanced Practitioner explained the principals that have informed the approach and how the work links to efforts to improve the quality of performance and identify areas for improvement. 

The Advanced Practitioner commented on the progress and the main findings from the review of case files since the previous report was presented to the panel.

The Advanced Practitioner commented on the work done to embed reflective practice and critical analysis approach to social work practice. To support this, work the service is working with the carers champion. The carers champion was invited to meet with social workers to share their experiences.

The Advanced Practitioner briefed the panel about the findings from the thematic mental capacity care audits which are intended to assess the quality of the work in this area. There was acceptance of the need to improve current performance. The Advanced Practitioner outlined the range of work being done to improve performance – for example, the introduction of online training resources. A second audit is planned for January 2019 to review progress against areas identified in the report as requiring improvement.

The panel agreed to note the report and the progress made.

Resolved:

            The panel agreed to note the report and the findings.