These case studies show how local systems are putting the High Impact Change Model into practice to improve intermediate care, strengthen partnership working and support people to recover, regain independence and return home safely.
Many of the changes captured as part of the high impact change model imply the need for wider cultural change or changes in how people work who care for and support people living with dementia.
One of the most important factors cited by stakeholders in shaping the high impact change model is the need to improve communication at each stage of the person’s journey.
In assessing themselves against the high impact change model and defining the changes to be made, integrated care systems (ICSs) can define a clear list of the data to be collected and used to track and measure progress.
Increasing and maintaining the skills, awareness and understanding of dementia and delirium across the workforce should be a high priority for ICSs, to optimise the benefits of the high impact change model.
