CONT_06LeadingContinuity of Care
Introduce MDTs for Priority Continuity
Summary
Establish small, dedicated teams to proactively manage continuity for patients facing severe and multiple disadvantages.
Supporting information
Focus Patients with complex needs benefit most from continuity but often receive fragmented care. Small, dedicated multidisciplinary teams - sometimes known as microteams - working with defined caseloads can provide the consistent, coordinated care these patients need to.
Approaches to implementation:
- Use clinical judgement and data to Identify patients who would most benefit
Form small MDTs with protected time for discussion and coordination of care
Include diverse professionals based on patient needs
Schedule regular team meetings to discuss all patients
Create shared care plans accessible to all team members
Monitor patient outcomes and experience of continuity
Share learning about effective team models
Key benefits: Provides genuine continuity and coordination for patients with complex needs, reducing crisis admissions and improving both clinical outcomes and patient experience.
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