Somercare, Vic - Advanced Care Planning project - awarded 2010

Advance Care Planning project

The advance care planning project at Somercare, is based on findings of research and feedback undertaken with the Joanna Briggs Institute of Evidence based Health care.

SomerCare wanted to make a difference with the residents and felt that the residents required a more effective and comprehensive Advance Care Plan with a view to residents and relatives having an understanding of the project and an empathetic approach that would dispel the fears of discussing terminal illness.

This was a multi-phased project that involved getting staff, residents and residents’ families on board. It has resulted in the development and documentation of advance care plans for all residents currently living at SomerCare.

Click here to read about SomerCare's Rainbow Chimers success.