Paediatric diabetes operational 1745.pdf - East Cheshire NHS Trust

The MDT MeetingsWeekly MeetingsWeekly meetings are held before the Monday clinic to discuss all the patients on the cliniclist. This includes patients who did not attend their appointment the week before. Thesemeetings also give the opportunity for discussion of other patients who are having diabetesrelated problems or are requiring extra input. These meetings are attended by the MDT,PDSN and dieticians. A similar meeting takes place after the transition clinics and includesthe adult diabetes team. At the weekly meetings we have the opportunity to discuss othernon‐patient related issues relevant to the MDT.Core members AttendanceCore members of the MDT, are expected to attend at least two‐thirds of the MDT meetings.Attendance will be recorded in the minutes of each meeting. At least two members of theMDT should be present at all meetings.Key worker PolicyThe Key Worker is defined as the main contact and responsible person for the child andfamily throughout their pathway of care, with the overall aim of ensuring the child andfamily are provided with holistic care and support to meet their individual needs.The main elements of the Key Worker role include:• The provision of practical and emotional support to the child/youngperson and family. The co‐ordination and the provision of informationthat is timely and tailored to the age of the child or young person andthe needs of the family, and understood.• Liaison with educational institutions and support reintegration forthe child or young person as well as teaching practical aspects ofdiabetes care.• The teaching and acquisition of skills for the child, youngperson and family as needed.• The contact point for the family or young person for advice orsupport when required. The child or young person’s key worker willbe Nicola Birtwistle and she will be the families’ first port of call. Shewill be supported in her role by the other core members of the MDTat all times. She will also on occasions seek help and advice fromextended members of the team or from outside the MDT should theneed arise.Children’s Diabetes MDT Operational Policy May 23, 2012 12