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To provide systematic assessment of
each resident's mental, physical and social care needs and develop
care plans that are regularly evaluated and reviewed (where possible
having resident and carer involvement).
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To enable the development of the
optimum potential of each resident to achieve maximum quality of
life in mental, physical and social functioning.
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To actively seek and respond to the
views expressed by residents and their relatives.
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To provide information, advice and
support to residents and their representatives.
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To ensure that staff are valued and
have the necessary skills and training to deliver high quality
nursing care.
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To ensure nursing care interventions
support and complement local statutory and non-statutory agencies,
primary health care and other specialist services.
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To operate within the Mental Health
Act 1983 and the Code of Practice.
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To be responsive to external
influences such as Research and Development.
