Outcome Based Care Planning

Learning Outcome

Assessment Criteria

Introduction to outcomes-based care planning

·         Define what is meant by an outcome in relation to care plans

·         Outline the legislative framework

·         Explain the difference between processes, outputs and outcomes

Why use this approach to care and support

·         List why outcomes-based approaches are beneficial to the organisation as well as individuals using services

·         Describe what priorities individuals have in relation to care and support

·         Describe the shift in thinking from task focused care to outcomes focused approaches

The different types of outcomes

·         Describe the different types of outcomes

·         Outline some ideas for reaching outcomes with people who receive care and support

·         Explain the importance of a whole systems approach

Putting outcomes into practice

·         Explain the importance of conversations with people who receive care and support

·         List some extra considerations for outcomes-based approaches

·         Explain why it is important to measure outcomes

·         Describe how outcomes can be measured effectively

·         The challenges of an outcomes based approaches and how to overcome them

·         Demonstrate how to focus on outcomes based care planning by use of a case study.