Gemma Wormald
Occupational Therapist
The Challenge
Scoping a role for OT in a newly created Older Peoples Mental Health Covid-19 Gate Keeping ward, where average length of stay is less than 72hours. Assessing functional ability & occupational identity within the constraints of isolating in bedrooms.
The Change
Function & occupation are quickly assessed on admission, positively impacting on the Inpatient Occupational Therapy pathway. Personalised care is paramount from the start.
The Impact
Individuals have timely OT assessment, leading to strength based, personalised care plans. Ward based OT colleagues have a foundation for further assessment. MDT colleagues see OT working in a new rapid, responsive way.
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