Editorial (April, 2006)
With this aim in mind, we have attempted to identify areas of LCP activity and interest throughout New Zealand on the map below; which as you can see is alight with enthusiasm! This high level of interest and activity highlights the opportunity for collaboration and support. For the future there may be great scope for benchmarking and shared continuous quality improvement. If your area is not represented on the map please let us know.
In our experience an inclusive implementation strategy, coupled with an intensive education programme of at least 80% of health care workers within implementing areas; leads to the motivated and educated use of the LCP. Enabling patients and their families/whanau to receive the same level of high quality care, irrespective of diagnosis or place of care.
Within this newsletter we have summarised the main changes within version 11 of the LCP, which was launched in November of 2005. We have also tried to answer some commonly asked questions to the Arohanui Hospice LCP project team.
We hope to publish this newsletter at least twice a year. Thank you for your support. Feedback, suggestions for content and contributions are most welcome!
Amanda Taylor – LCP Facilitator, Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North
