Enhancing Care for Older People - Health Service Executive

Acknowledgements
We would like to take this opportunity to recognise that the practice development (PD)
processes and tools outlined in this document have been developed and/or adapted
from international/national work and have been referenced accordingly throughout the
document. We would also like to express sincere appreciation to the authors of these
processes who constantly endeavour to promote this methodology by sharing and
publishing their work. The PD processes and tools outlined were utilised in the Health Service
Executive (HSE) Older Person Service National Practice Development Programme 2007-2009 in
17 residential sites in Ireland. By adopting this approach to supporting and enhancing care,
we can as PD facilitators, influence the way healthcare teams work and ultimately have a
positive impact on care delivery.
Special acknowledgement is due to the National Council for Professional Development of
Nursing and Midwifery for providing the funding for this programme over the two years. Also,
particular thanks to the Directors of the Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development
Units for their ongoing support and encouragement.
Finally, sincere thanks to all of the residents, patients, families, healthcare teams and key
individuals who were significant stakeholders in the Older Person Service National Practice
Development Programme 2007-2009.
Elizabeth Breslin and Mary Manning
on behalf of the National Programme Team
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