Making it Real : Derby Lodge action plan
1. Ensure the action plan is easy to understand (so that a member of the public can understand it)
2. Do not use any jargon or acronyms (apart from initials of names where you do not want these to be public)
3. Have high aspirations, but ensure they are measurable and realistic.
4. Keep linking the actions back to Making it Real
Priority 1: Improve the variety & quality of activities in the home using the resources at our disposal
Action
Lead contact
Expected result
User/carer involvement
Deadline
Recruit volunteers for activities
Manager with
the help of
volunteer
coordinator
Manager &
Deputy
Piano player
December
2016
Manager
Improved experience in the sensory
room
See who would like to
continue playing the piano
(1 individual enjoys this at
present)
Talk about activities in 1-1
service user meetings and
then discuss results at staff
meetings
Users of the sensory room
have more choice over
their audio visual
stimulation
Improve the frequency of ad hoc activities
Improve the Sensory room by mounting TV on wall
More access to informal, short, fun
activities
September
December
2016
Priority 2 : Improve leadership of shifts
Action
Lead contact
Expected result
User/carer involvement
Deadline
Improve the guidance of support workers by
appointing new senior support workers who will
lead best practice and supervise the team
Manager
Improved organisation, lower stress
and more fun working environment
December
2016
Improve the flow of information by agreeing the
code of conduct using the communication book and
diaries
Manager
Improved flow of information, people
understand plans better
Meeting and guiding
seniors through support
plans and direct
communication
Individuals attend more
planned sessions
Provide an excellent induction to new starters
Manager
Good knowledge and confidence
Individuals can have
confidence that the newer
staff will understand their
needs.
October
2016
October
2016
Priority 3: Recruit new staff to meet the requirements and interests of the residents
Action
Lead contact
Expected result
User/carer involvement
Deadline
Drivers are required to meet the needs of the service
Manager
Attend more external activities
Improved attendance of
external activities
October
2016
Outgoing and bubbly staff required. Secondments
from other services also.
Manager
Increase the enjoyment of care
Allow the new staff the
opportunity to find out
more by being keyworkers
August
2016