Acute GP service

Contact:

Referrals: 01872 303770

Non-urgent enquiries: cft.cchsn@nhs.net

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Availability:

Monday - Friday 0900 - 1900hrs

 

What we do:

This service provides clinical support to all activity relating to care homes in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We are a team of 8 senior and experienced health professionals:

• 1 Nurse Consultant

• 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists

• 1 Occupational Specialist

We support those who live in care settings to live better, longer. We do this through:

• Direct clinical support

• Assessment and Treatment

• Education and Training

• Supporting transfers of care

 

Inclusion Criteria

Anyone living in a:

• Residential Home

• Nursing Home

• Supported Living

As well as those who may require placement.

No exclusion criteria

ADMISSION AVOIDANCE - Could this be managed in place?

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TYPICAL CONDITIONS

• Acute physical deterioration

• Altered mental state

• Acute Breathlessness

• Chest Infections

• COPD exacerbations

• Chest pain

• Heart failure

• Urinary Tract Infections

• Urgent catheter care

• Post-operative infections

• Falls

• Head injuries

• Skin tears

• Palliative care needs

• Complex case management

 

WHAT WE CAN DO

• Urgent Community Response within 2 hours.

• A-E, Head to Toe Assessment of an acutely unwell resident.

• Cannulation and Phlebotomy

• IV therapy

• IV Fluids

• IV antibiotics

• Anti-emetics, diuretics

• ECG

• Management of devices, catheters, cannulas etc

• End of Life support

• Review and Amend TEP's

 

VIRTUAL WARD

We provide a virtual ward service for care homes.

This onward monitoring of observations allows for safety netting and early detection of deterioration.

This can be used to step-up/step-down from acute settings

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INTEGRATION

Our activity and care summaries can be visible on SystmOne and EMIS.

We work collaboratively with PCN's and Home Teams.

Contact us to discuss.