Henry Simmons – Chief Executive

1. Henry Simmons – Chief Executive Shifting the paradigm!

2. Vision for change Acute General Health Care Advanced Illness Early diagnosis Post Diagnosis Integrated Care Dementia Friendly Community

3. Lessons from Acute Care Negative paradigm New paradigm Caring for older people is Acute Care and it is highly skilled. Dementia, delirium and depression in an over 65 year old person is most common presentation. We all need skills and confidence in dementia care We can provide quality care in situ. • Don’t get stuck in older persons care • Care of the “elderly” is not that skilled • Why are they here? • I did not sign up for this • We need more dementia specialist units • We are too busy for this

4. Paradigm shift in Acute Care Poor standards Stress Denial Dissatisfaction Move the problem Poor outcomes Negative paradigm Damaged psychological contract Impacts on : Behaviour Commitment Motivation Morale Engagement New Paradigm ASDN DC Standards PE 10 actions Repairs broken psychological contract Leads to: Embracing Engaging Change Leadership Transforming

5. Specialist dementia care Negative paradigm New paradigm Most highly skilled area in health and social care practice Needs best quality staff Exceptional human intervention Exceptional environments An area worth investing in A well supported , challenging and dynamic arena Good career choice • Burden • Poor career choice • No investment • Is it needed- generic is ok • Not a priority • No sense of exceptional • Not highly skilled • Not valued • Less quality staff

6. Paradigm shift in specialist dementia care High turnover High absence Poor motivation Poor quality Loss of hope Lack of worth Lack of investment Negative paradigm Damaging psychological contract Impacts on : Behaviour Commitment Motivation Morale Engagement New Paradigm Need focus on staff, leadership and investment Need to work together and repair broken psychological contract Need a new vision New sense of value New commitment