Update for Referrers: Myton Hospice Virtual Event Highlights
Explore the key points from Myton Hospice's second virtual update for referrers, featuring responses to COVID-19, inpatient and outpatient services, and clinical activities. Learn about inpatient referrals, services provided, and how to contact the Referrals Team. Stay informed and connected with Myton Hospice.
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Welcome to our second virtual Update for Referrers Hosted by: Olivia Bowskill Community Engagement Manager Dr Sarah MacLaran Medical Director & Consultant in Palliative Medicine 27thJanuary 2021 www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Overview 1. Myton s response to Coronavirus 2. Inpatient Services 3. Outpatient Services 4. Time for Q&A www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Thank You & all Keyworkers Thank you! www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Mytons response to Coronavirus www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Clinical Activity (April - December 2020) Inpatients: 334 individuals supported during 395 stays Remote activity: 750 individuals supported during 4528 clinical sessions www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Inpatient Services www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Inpatients Both inpatient units open: 12 beds in Coventry 12 beds in Warwick Referral Reasons: Symptom Control physical and psychological needs Terminal Care days to weeks We no longer provide Respite stays www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Inpatient referrals (January 2021) Hospital referrals require a pre-admission COVID-19 test prior to transfer Community referrals do not require a pre-admission COVID-19 test we will do this during our clerking Patients with symptoms of COVID-19 or a positive test will only be offered a bed at Coventry Myton Hospice At the current time we are unable to accept patients requiring AGPs into either Inpatient Unit (IPU) www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Inpatient referrals Referrals Team cover Mon to Fri 8am 6pm (excluding bank holidays) Out of Hours via IPU nurse in charge Online referral form Call us - especially if urgent 01926 838889 Referrals and Discharge Team www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Visiting on our Inpatient Units (From January 4th 2021) Pt nominates 2 visitors remain the same two people throughout pt s stay The 2 nominated visitors do not need to be from the same household but must follow strict guidance - PPE, handwashing and social distancing Lateral flow testing twice per week for the two nominated visitors If a nominated visitor becomes symptomatic or confirmed with COVID-19 they will NO longer be able to visit. (If both nominated visitors live in same household neither will be able to visit) On this occasion, replacement nominated visitor(s) can be agreed For patients who are rapidly deteriorating or in the last hours/days of life: Discretion will be used on an individual pt basis www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Outpatient Services www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Living Well Programme Adult patients with malignant and non malignant disease. Bespoke tailored made appointments MDT approach Promote self management of their condition To identify their most significant concerns and priorities ACP During pandemic remote support: telephone/Teams Pts can self-refer over the phone Tel: 01926-838889 (Mon Fri 9:30hrs 13:30hrs) HCPs can refer online www.mytonhospice.org/refer Call our Living Well nurses on 02476 841917 www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Patient and Carer Wellbeing Services Supporting adults to improve wellbeing and quality of life whatever stages of their Palliative Care diagnosis. During pandemic - supporting patients remotely by telephone and Teams. Support: Social engagement Virtual education sessions MDT support We will never discharge a patient from our services. Self Referral by telephone. Tel: 01926 838889 (9:30hrs to 13:30hrs) Mon - Fri HCPs can refer online www.mytonhospice.org/refer Call our Wellbeing nurses on 02476 936786 www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Fatigue and Breathlessness (FAB ) Patients with a life-limiting condition Breathlessness is a core symptom, but who may also suffer from fatigue and/or anxiety MRC Dyspnoea Scale: 3+ Techniques in managing breathlessness and fatigue Increase resilience and build coping strategies Not for patients purely with Asthma During Pandemic 1:1 programmes delivered remotely via Telephone and Teams Online Referral Form for HCPs www.mytonhospice.org/refer Call our FAB team on 01926 492518 www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Lymphoedema Related to active Cancer or Cancer treatment Warwick & Coventry based clinics (Mon Fri) During pandemic remote assessment - Telephone/video/face to face - if essential Online referral form or nhs.net email swg-tr.lymphoedema.myton@nhs.net Call our Lymphoedema nurses on 01926 838806 www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Myton @ Home Rugby, Leamington and Warwick Service: 7 days a week HCA support for patients and loved ones Currently trialing a Clinical Nurse Practitioner role Last 6 weeks and days of life CHC fast tracking needs to be in place Refer online www.mytonhospice.org/refer Call our Myton at Home nurses on Rugby: 01788 551516 Warwick: 01926 838814 www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Counselling Coventry, Warwick and Rugby Mon to Fri 9am-5pm 1:1 counselling via telephone/Teams/face-to- face Myton patients, families, friends, carers Adults and young people & children (5-18yrs) Unable to take external referrals at this time Rainbow Ripples/Bereavement groups on hold due to COVID-19 www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Patient Family Carer Support Service (PFCSS) Complementary Therapy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Counselling Pastoral Care Volunteers All therapies are used to enhance the care and support provided. No direct referrals possible to the PFCSS. www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Take Away Messages Early intervention and support for patients and loved ones is key please refer Phone us to discuss any patients that you feel would benefit from our services We will never discharge a patient Contact olivia.bowskill@mytonhospice.org if there are opportunities for us to work with you and your team Online Referral and Telephone Referral 01926 838889 www.mytonhospice.org/refer www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
Thank You www.mytonhospice.org @MytonHospices
