‘Going for Gold’: GSF in Care Homes Training Programme
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Overview The Gold Standards Framework in Care Homes (GSFCH) Training Programme is now the most widely used care homes’ training programme in UK end-of-life care. It can assist commissioners and care homes to meet their local and national quality targets. The key aims are to improve quality of care and collaboration with GPs and reduce hospitalisation. The programme has evolved over the last 5 years and is closely linked to the GSF in Primary Care Programme, which is used by the majority of GP practices. The work is still developing and is backed
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تاریخ انتشار 2009