Review of the Implementation of the Northern Ireland Single ...

It was originally envisaged that this review would also examine the quality
of services and support currently being received by carers. However, in
light of the audit report (requested by the Department, Nov 2011 and
commissioned by the HSC Board), it was determined that the scope of this
review should concentrate on the planning and governance arrangements
and the use of the Carer‟s Assessment Tool within the older people‟s
programme of care. This report presents the findings of Stage Two of this
review.
Stage three
Stage three of the NISAT review will focus on staff training, implementation of
NISAT core assessments and examine the effect that NISAT had on service
provision. Care assessment is central to identifying need. It is essential for
effective decision making and in providing services. The NISAT tools have a
role in co-ordinating care, communication between professionals and
gathering relevant information for monitoring and service improvement.
1.4 Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference agreed for Stage Two of the Northern Ireland Single
Assessment Tool review are to:
1. Describe the current position in the use of the Carer‟s Support and
Needs Assessment (which is a component of the Northern Ireland Single
Assessment Tool within the Older People‟s Programme of Care).
2. Undertake an audit of a number of completed Carer‟s Support and
Needs Assessments across the Older People‟s Programme of Care and
report on the findings.
3. Describe the provision of training for staff in the use of the Carer‟s
Support and Needs Assessment Tool.
4. Consider the impact for staff in the implementation and use of the Tool.
5. Describe views of carers of their experiences of the Carer‟s Support and
Needs Assessment Tool.
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