A patient died during a mattress change.
They were in the last days of life and the request was for an urgent dynamic air mattress because they were “end of life”.
It prompted an important reflection 🧵
Another reflection:
Clinicians often seem comfortable supporting a younger dying person to remain in their own bed.
Yet older people are often more quickly moved into a hospital-style set-up.
Why is that?
Our South West Optimised Care Network Group is inviting members to join our workspace on NHS Futures. More info will be added to this space in the coming months.
Excellent day today with @a1risksolutions and etac, dhg, Arjo, seating matters, five, winncare considering all things for the plus size individual. Def more confident now and some great networking and familiar faces
Absolutely need to be talking more widely with @livewellsw and @DevonCC to start making magic happen with optimising care. There is a willing and skilled collaborative raring to go. @a1risksolutions @GinaSargeant