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7 step process

7 steps to future care planning (previously known as anticipatory care planning) in care homes (care homes & care at home)
NHS Lothian

The 7-Step process for future care planning puts the care home resident at the centre of decisions about their health.

It provides you with a step by step framework to support residents and their families to have open and honest discussions about their health and wellbeing and wishes for the future.

 

Step 1: Read 'future care planning care home pathway'

Step 2: Discuss and provide a copy of ‘Lets Think Ahead’ leaflet

Step 3: Complete the 'Care Home Registration Form'

Step 4: Discuss and complete 'Future care planning in care homes – talking & making a plan'

Step 5: Copy and file

Step 6: Sharing future care planning information

Step 7: Accessing and using the future care plan-KIS

7 steps to future care planning in care homes checklist

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