In his latest blog, Bluebird Care Calderdale’s Shabir Hussain looks at a new health check service that is being introduced to help support the organisation’s Home Care clients.
At Bluebird Calderdale, all our clients are now able to benefit from a new health check called “Bluebird Care Assist”.
Bluebird Care Assist is based on a universally recognised system, used across the NHS, to provide a standardised approach to monitoring vital signs, improving patient safety, and supporting clinical decision-making. It also ensures consistency in care, helping healthcare professionals respond swiftly to changes in a patient’s condition.
Right: Staff training for Care Assist
The Bluebird Care Assist health and wellbeing check will be carried out at regular Assessment and Care Reviews, which usually take place with clients every 6 months.
During the checks that make up Bluebird Care Assist, a number of vital sign readings will taken along alongside a general well-being questionnaire.
The vital signs that are to be recorded during the checks are:
- Blood pressure and pulse
- Temperature
- Breathing and oxygen saturation
- Alertness
- General wellbeing status assessed via the questionnaire
These checks offer the potential to identify a decline in a customer’s physical and/or mental/emotional wellbeing. A report is generated after every Bluebird Care Assist visit to a client, enabling prompt action to be taken if necessary.
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Visit Bluebird Care’s Website – Bluebird provide Home Care, Night Care, Live-in Care and other forms of care in Halifax and Calderdale. Visit their website for a look at their services, plus you can book a free consultation to explore your needs.
