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1 Care Programme Approach Policy DOCUMENT CONTROL: Version: 11 Ratified by: Clinical Policy Approval Group Date ratified: 30 July 2018 (amendment) Name of originator/author: CPA Practice Development Manager Updated by Nurse Consultant Name of responsible committee/individual: Clinical Policy Review Group Date issued: 24 August 2018 Review date: May 2020 Target Audience Clinical Staff, Clinical Managers, Modern Matrons, Team Leaders.

2 Section CONTENTS Page No 1 INTRODUCTION 4 2 POLICY CONTEXT 4 3 PURPOSE 5 4 SCOPE 5 5 RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DUTIES Board of Directors Chief Executive Locality Managers, Service Managers, Modern Matrons and Team Managers 5.4 Care Coordinators All Other Clinical Staff 6 6 PROCEDURE/IMPLEMENTATION CPA Eligibility The Care coordinator Allocating a Care Coordinator Change of Care Coordinator In-patient Admission Day Follow Up Role of the Care coordinator Assessment Parenting Responsibilities Physical health Carers Medication Care planning Inpatient Leave Advance Statements and Advance Decisions Self-directed care, Direct payments and Personal Budgets CPA Review Planning a CPA meeting Who should be involved Conducting CPA Review Meeting Discharge from CPA Disengagement Transfer Internal Transfer Internal transfers outside of specialisms Transfers Out of Area 19 5 Page 2 of 24

3 CONTENTS Section Page No Transfers into Area Funding Responsibilities Information Sharing Patient information Carer information GP information Other Agencies 21 7 TRAINING IMPLICATIONS 21 8 MONITORING ARRANGEMENTS 22 9 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT SCREENING Privacy. Dignity and Respect Mental Capacity Act LINKS TO ANY ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS REFERENCES 23 Page 3 of 24

4 1 INTRODUCTION The Care Programme Approach (CPA) is an overarching system for co-ordinating the care of people with mental disorders. It requires close engagement with patients and their carers and includes arrangements for assessing, planning, delivering and reviewing care. Central to CPA is the CPA care plan which aims to ensure a transparent, accountable and coordinated approach to meeting wide ranging physical, psychological, emotional and social needs which are associated with a person s mental disorder. The CPA also requires the clear identification of a named individual, the Care Co-ordinator, who has responsibility for co-ordinating the preparation, implementation and evaluation of the CPA care plan. The CPA should be used in secondary and tertiary mental healthcare to assess, plan, review and coordinate the range of treatment, care and support needs of those people in contact with secondary mental health services who have complex needs. CPA should include active involvement of and engagement with the patient at the heart of the process and focus on reducing distress and promoting social inclusion and recovery. The key principles of the CPA are applicable to all patients, even those who require only a uni-disciplinary intervention. All people receiving services have the right to a thorough assessment of their needs, the development of a care plan and a review of that care with the professionals involved in their care. This is good professional practice. 2 POLICY CONTEXT CPA was introduced in 1991 to establish a multi-agency approach to health and social care, setting out arrangements for the care of people with mental health problems in the community. CPA aims to facilitate closer and integrated working, enabling a co-ordinated approach to care delivery and the recovery process. Additional care standards were also detailed in the 1999 Mental Health National Service Framework. The four main elements of the CPA process are: Systematic arrangements for assessing the health and social needs of people accepted into specialist mental health services The formulation of a care plan, which identifies the health and social care needs, and support required from a variety of providers The appointment of a care co-ordinator to keep in close touch with the patient and to monitor and co-ordinate care Regular review and, where necessary, agreed changes to the care plan. In October 1999 the Department of Health (DH) published Effective Care Coordination in Mental Health Services Modernising the Care Programme Approach and broadened the application of the CPA to all adults of working age who are under the care of the secondary mental health services (health and social care), regardless of setting. It stated that CPA is Care Management for those of working Page 4 of 24

5 age in contact with specialist mental health and social care services. All agencies are expected to integrate their approach across health and social care for people with mental health problems. Refocusing the Care Programme Approach: Policy and Positive Practice Guidance (DH, March 2008) was the outcome of a national review which had the intention of ensuring the national policy is more consistently and clearly applied and that unnecessary bureaucracy is removed. The revised (2008) national CPA policy stipulated that where it is silent on a particular issue then the previous (1999) policy should be referred to. The essence of effective care co-ordination is sound professional judgement and practice. The implementation of any care co-ordination process can be no substitute for this but is intended to support good professional practice. This policy should be read in conjunction with other relevant national and local policies and guidance. 3 PURPOSE This policy sets out how clinical assessment, care planning, review, transfer and discharge processes should be carried out according to best practice, within (but not limited to) the context of the CPA. 4 SCOPE This policy is applicable to all adult mental health services (including older adults) and learning disability services within The Trust, and to all staff working in those services. 5 RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DUTIES 5.1 Board of Directors It is the duty of the Board of Directors to oversee that all individuals receiving treatment, care and support from secondary mental health services in the Trust receive high quality care based on an individual assessment of the range of their needs and choices. The Board of Directors delegates authority to the Chief Executive. 5.2 Chief Executive The Chief Executive has overall responsibility for the implementation of this policy, and in turn this responsibility is delegated to the directors and senior managers. 5.3 Locality Managers, Service Managers, Modern Matrons and Team Managers Managers and modern matrons are responsible for: Overseeing the implementation of this policy within their areas of responsibility Page 5 of 24

6 Raising awareness of this policy and its contents with any staff they manage Bringing any issues which may affect the implementation of this policy to the attention of the relevant assistant director Reporting any concerns that clinical staff may bring to their attention which relate to operation of this policy Exploring unmet needs as brought to their attention by care coordinators, assessing the case and specifying the action or process to be followed by the service in an attempt to meet the needs of the patient Monitoring the implementation of this policy Making any necessary arrangements for their staff to attend any training in relation to this policy Ensuring regular audit is undertaken and the results acted upon Providing regular supervision 5.4 Care Coordinators Care coordinators are responsible for: Implementing this policy and standards effectively Fulfilling the duties of the care coordinator role as outlined in this and other related policies, to the required professional standards of their particular discipline Bringing any issues which may affect implementation to the attention of their line manager Identifying any unmet needs as part of the process of completing the assessment and accounting for this within the care plan Informing the relevant manager when an identified action or intervention cannot be delivered, for example because of resource or availability problems Identifying learning needs and attending relevant training Undertaking regular supervision 5.5 All Other Clinical Staff All other clinical staff are responsible for: Implementing this policy effectively Bringing any issues which may affect implementation to the attention of their line manager. 6 PROCEDURE / IMPLEMENTATION 6.1 CPA Eligibility CPA eligibility is not the same as eligibility for secondary mental health services or social care. The CPA should be used for individuals with a serious mental health problem including personality disorder, and are high risk of suffering deterioration in their mental condition and who need: Multi-agency support Active engagement Intense intervention Page 6 of 24

7 Support with dual diagnoses This will include (but is not limited to): Patients admitted to an inpatient unit Most people who are entitled to after-care under section 117 of the Act Patients subjected to guardianship orders Patients subject to community treatment order (CTO) Some patients with parenting responsibilities Vulnerable adults (as defined in the Safeguarding Adults Policy) Patients with co-morbid substance misuse Patients with multi- agency involvement Patients with significant risk history including risk to self and/or others. Patients who have significant caring responsibilities Patients in unsettled accommodation Decisions and reasons not to include individuals from the groups identified above should be clearly documented in care records. Once a decision as regards CPA eligibility has been made, the patient s CPA status (that is, CPA or non CPA ) should be recorded in the appropriate place on the electronic patient record, and this should kept updated at all times. 6.2 The Care Coordinator The care coordinator role is one of the key elements of the CPA, and may be carried out by any registered health or social care professional. He or she must be able to support patients with multiple needs to access the services they require, and have the professional skills and authority to manage the coordination of the care package Allocating a Care Coordinator The needs and wishes of the patient regarding who should be care co-ordinator and the skills needed for the role should be taken into account when allocating the care coordinator. Allocation should reflect any issues around gender, culture or religious needs. If there are any specific issues affecting the choice of care coordinator, these should be documented in the patient record. In community services the Care Coordinator should, wherever possible, be identified prior to the first CPA meeting. Where this hasn t been done, allocation of a Care Coordinator should be an item on the meeting agenda. Ultimate responsibility for allocation rests with the team manager, and the team manager will be the Care Coordinator by default until another staff member is allocated this role. Once agreed, the clinical record should identify the Care Coordinator Change of Care Coordinator During periods of staff absences, there may be a need for other members of the care team to cover for the care coordinator, without requiring any formal transfer of care coordinator responsibilities. Clear communication and healthcare records are Page 7 of 24

8 therefore vital. However there may be a requirement for a change of care coordinator during an episode of care, either due to patient choice or other circumstances. If this is a planned event, a formal handover of care will take place between the existing and new care coordinator, with the involvement of the patient, and the carer where relevant. If this is unplanned, the role of care coordinator will default to the team manager until a new care coordinator can be allocated. The reasons for the change must be documented in the electronic patient record, and explained to the patient as far as possible. In all circumstances, the team manager is responsible for ensuring that the patient s care coordination needs are met at all times In-patient Admission Most people being admitted to adult acute inpatient units will meet the criteria for CPA, and the patient s CPA status should be recorded to reflect this on admission. Where a patient is not put on CPA on admission, the reasons for this must be clearly documented in the electronic patient record. Where an individual is admitted to hospital and a community based care coordinator is already allocated their worker will retain the role. It is the responsibility of the named nurse to initiate contact with the care coordinator, to jointly review the existing care plan. Good communication between inpatients and community services should be maintained throughout the admission. Where an individual not currently known to the Trust mental health services (or known and not currently subject to CPA) is admitted to an inpatient unit and they meet the criteria (outlined in 6.1) for the CPA, then the named nurse will assume care co-ordinator responsibilities. If the individual requires on-going care from a community team, then care co-ordination will transfer at the earliest opportunity, in order that the new care coordinator can facilitate engagement, involvement and discharge planning. If at the point of discharge no care coordinator has been identified, this role defaults to the manager of the receiving team. Under all circumstances, the receiving team should be involved in the discharge planning. The patients CPA status must be reviewed prior to discharge to determine if the patient continues to meet the criteria of CPA. The CPA status must be amended accordingly to reflect the decision. Following admission to hospital a CPA review should be convened at the earliest opportunity (for those patients discharge subject to CPA) Day Follow Up Patients subject to CPA at the point of discharge (from a mental health ward) must receive a 7 day follow up. Patients allocated to a CMHT: Page 8 of 24

9 The Care Coordinator or their respective team will assume responsibility of the 7 day follow up. Patients not allocated to a CMHT: The discharging ward should make arrangements with the local Crisis/Home Treatment Team and/or CMHT to undertake the 7 day follow up on their behalf. It is the responsibility of all staff to escalate concerns in a timely manner where issues with 7 day follow up are identified. Service managers and modern matrons must work collaboratively to resolve disputes in agreeing a solution that enables a 7 day follow up to be undertaken in a timely way interest of the patient Role of the Care Coordinator The role of the care coordinator (as set out in the Rethink Care Programme Approach Factsheet) is to: Fully assess the patient s needs Write a care plan in collaboration with the patient, which shows how the NHS and other organisations will meet their needs Regularly review the plan with the patient to check the patient s progress This will include: Actively engaging and building a therapeutic relationship with the patient, and family or carers as appropriate Providing education and information, including information about treatment options, to support patients to make informed choices Working with the patient to promote recovery and reduce crises and in-patient admissions Liaising with other services involved in the patient s care, including primary care services; gathering all relevant patient information and sharing information as appropriate, in accordance with the Trust s Information Governance Policy Resolving and / or escalating disputes related to patient care Meeting all statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (including section 117 aftercare) Meeting all statutory responsibilities under the Mental Capacity Act Maintaining all clinical records to a high standard The care coordinator should also be aware of carer needs, and support the carer to continue providing care. Carers should be informed of their right to a carer s assessment. Page 9 of 24

10 6.3 Assessment Everyone referred to secondary mental health services should have an assessment of their mental health needs. Patients and their carers (if appropriate) should be involved fully in the assessment. Patients with communication difficulties, including those whose first language is not English, should have communication support arranged in accordance with the Trust s Interpreters Policy. Staff should also familiarise themselves with the NHS England Accessible Information Standard. Accessible Information aims to ensure that people with a disability, impairment or sensory loss get information about their health and care which they can read and understand (for example in easy read, braille or via ) and communication support if they need it (for example British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation). The assessment process should include full assessment of any risk to the patient or others, and this should be documented in the appropriate section of the electronic patient record (see the Trust s Clinical Risk Assessment and Management Policy). The Mental Health National Service Framework sets out the range of issues and needs a multi-disciplinary health and social care assessment (and care plan) may cover depending on need. These include: Psychiatric, psychological and social functioning, including impact of medication Risk to the individual and others, including contingency and crisis planning Needs arising from co-morbidity (including substance misuse see the Trust s Dual Diagnosis Policies) Personal circumstances including family and carers Housing needs Financial circumstances and capability Employment, education and training needs Physical health needs Equality and diversity issues Social inclusion, social contact and independence including a comprehensive social care assessment Spiritual needs The assessment should also consider any safeguarding issues (see the Trust s Safeguarding Adults Policy and Safeguarding Children Policy). The assessment and planning process should aim to meet the patient s needs and choices and not just focus on what professionals and services can offer. It should address a person s aspirations and strengths as well as their needs and difficulties. The outcome of the initial assessment should be communicated to the individual (in a way that they will understand) and the referrer promptly. Page 10 of 24

11 6.3.1 Parenting Responsibilities For a family with children and young people under 18, an episode of mental ill-health can represent a significant crisis, not just in terms of a parent s individual mental health but in family life overall. Assessment, including risk assessment, should assess the potential or actual impact of mental health on parenting, the parent and child relationship, the child and the impact of parenting on the adult s mental health and what appropriate support might look like and how it can be accessed. Further guidance on this can be found in the Care Programme Approach Briefing: Parents with mental health problems and their children April Please consider the Trust s Safeguarding Children Policy where appropriate Physical Health The links between mental ill health and physical ill health are well documented. Research has shown that people with mental health problems have higher rates of physical illness, resulting in increased rates of morbidity and premature mortality. Certain medication, poor diet and a lack of exercise can cause or compound physical health risks. The patient s physical health and well-being should be assessed using the electronic physical health screening tool (see the Trust s Physical Health and Wellbeing Policy) Carers Care coordination should take account of the needs of carers (including children who provide care) of patients, and must comply with The Carers and Disabled Children s Act 2000, the National Service Framework for Mental Health, the National Service Framework for Older People, the NHS Plan and the standards in Caring about Carers. Carers should: Be identified on the patient record Be offered an assessment of their caring, physical and mental health needs, repeated on at least annually Have their own written support plan developed in partnership with them Understand the patient s care plan (subject to that person s permission) Be offered information about or signposting to carer support services Know how to contact the care coordinator if they need to. Be offered separate carer support if appropriate Have their communication needs considered where appropriate in line with the Trust Interprets Policy and the NHS England Accessible Information Standard Medication The assessment should include a thorough assessment of medication needs, which must be clearly documented in the patient record. It is essential that everyone involved in the care of the patient understands who prescribes the Page 11 of 24

12 medication, where it is obtained from, the instructions for its administration, and what other medications are being prescribed for physical health problems. Specialist mental health pharmacists should, where possible, be involved in care planning for patients with complex medication needs. For guidance relating to medication reconciliation staff should refer to the Trust policy for Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines and NICE Guidance [NG5] Medicines optimisation: the safe and effective use of medicines to enable the best possible outcomes. 6.4 Care Planning Central to CPA is the CPA care plan which aims to ensure a transparent, accountable and coordinated approach to meeting wide ranging physical, psychological, emotional and social needs which are associated with a person s mental disorder. Any need identified in the assessment or risk assessment should be addressed in the care plan. Included with the CPA care plan are: A treatment plan which details medical, nursing, psychological and other therapeutic support for the purpose of meeting individual needs promoting recovery and/or preventing deterioration. Details regarding any prescribed medications Details of any actions to address physical health problems or reduce the likelihood of health inequalities Details of how the person will be supported to achieve their personal goals Support provided in relation to social needs such as housing, occupation and finances Support provided to carers The patient s own caring responsibilities Actions to be taken in the event of a deterioration of a person s presentation Guidance on actions to be taken in the event of a crisis. The care coordinator (or named nurse on inpatients) is responsible for coordinating the care plan and recording it in the electronic patient record. Other members of the care team have a responsibility to communicate and liaise with the care coordinator / named nurse regarding the delivery of the agreed care plan, including any difficulties with or changes to the agreed plan. An individual patient s care plan will be based on the assessment of their health and social care needs, including risk factors identified through the risk assessment process, with the patient, and where appropriate the carer(s) being central to the process. Care plans should focus on patients' strengths and aspirations as well as their needs and choices and promote social inclusion and recovery. Care plans should recognise the diverse needs of patients, reflecting their cultural and ethnic background as well as their gender and sexuality. The care plan should be developed by the care coordinator (or, in inpatient settings, by the named nurse in collaboration with the care coordinator) with the patient, carers and other professionals where relevant. If the patient is too unwell to Page 12 of 24

13 engage in the care planning process and does not have an advance directive in place, they should be involved at the earliest possible opportunity. The care plan is likely to involve consideration of: Continuing mental healthcare The psychological needs of the patient and, where appropriate, of their carers physical healthcare Daytime activities or employment Appropriate accommodation Identified risks and safety issues Any specific needs arising from, eg co-existing physical disability, sensory impairment, learning disability or autistic spectrum disorder Any specific needs arising from drug, alcohol or substance misuse (if relevant) Any parenting or caring needs Social, cultural or spiritual needs Counselling and personal support Assistance in welfare rights and managing finances Involvement of authorities and agencies in a different area, if the patient is not going to live locally Involvement of other agencies, for example the probation service or voluntary organisations (if relevant) For a restricted patient, the conditions which the Secretary of State for Justice or the first-tier Tribunal has or is likely to impose on their conditional discharge, and Contingency plans (should the patient s mental health deteriorate) and crisis contact details It is important to acknowledge that on occasions there may be disagreements with the patient about the care planned. In these circumstances, it is important to record the reasons for disagreement. On-going discussion and negotiation should seek to resolve such disagreements. Care plans completed on discharge from in-patient care must include specific plans for follow-up within seven days of discharge (measured as 7 x 24 hours from the time and date of discharge). Discharge care plans should be reviewed within one month of discharge. All care plans must include explicit crisis and contingency plans. A good crisis and contingency plan will include all necessary information to manage the situation, to prevent harm and distress caused by the escalation of problems. It will describe a staged approach to crisis and contingency management and include: Signs that things are going wrong (relapse indicators and triggers) Patients own resources for preventing any difficult situations or distressing experiences from escalating (e.g. self-management skills and close support networks) Where the situation worsens, details of other networks and resources including the person s usual care team Page 13 of 24

14 If early de-escalation work is not successful, details of how to manage an emergency with the use of resources outside of the person s usual care team, such as the crisis team, or possibly police, ambulance or hospital services The crisis and contingency plan must include all relevant contact details. In the event of a crisis, if the patient contacts the care team it is their responsibility to assess the situation and respond appropriately. Care plans must include contact numbers for services both within and out of hours. Individual communication needs should be taken into consideration as regards how the care plan is presented. Once the care plan is completed, the patient should be offered a copy and this should be recorded in the patient record (including if the patient declines), ensuring that the patient fully understands the content of the plan Inpatient Leave In circumstances when a patient goes on leave from in-patient care, whether that is short term or long-term extended leave, an appropriate care plan for the leave period must be in place, including a crisis and contingency plan. The responsible clinician or their deputy should be immediately informed of any significant deterioration or breakdown of the plan. Regular contact should be maintained with patients on leave. This responsibility rests with the inpatient team, however it may be delegated to the community team, in discussion and agreement with them. Consideration should be given to informing the GP of the leave, where this is for an extended period. Where it is not possible to contact patients on leave the consultant psychiatrist and care team must consider what action to take based on their knowledge of the patient and any risks. The Responsible clinician should consider formally recalling the patient from leave. If appropriate the Trust AWOL procedure should be followed Advance Statements and Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, came into force in October 2007 and provided a legal framework for acting and making decisions on behalf of vulnerable people who lack the mental capacity to make specific decisions for themselves. The MCA provides a statutory framework to empower and protect such individuals. It makes it clear who can take decisions, in which situations and how they should go about this. It also enables people to plan ahead for a time when they may lose capacity. An Advance Statement is an expression of wishes by a patient setting out how they would prefer to be cared for/treated if they lose the capacity to make decisions for themselves. Such expressions of wishes/preferences must be taken into account when considering an incapacitated patient's best interests, but are not legally binding. Page 14 of 24

15 An Advance Decision is a refusal to accept certain treatments in the future if specified circumstances arise once the person has lost the capacity to make the specific decision. Advance Decisions are governed by the MCA 2005 and, if valid and applicable to the circumstances arising, are legally binding. Please see the Trust Policy for Advance Statements and Advance Decisions for further details and guidance Self-directed Care, Direct Payments and Personal Budgets Requirements for the assessment for community care services under The Care Act 2014 do not sit separately from CPA. The Local Authority s responsibilities under the requirements of this Act are met through the defined processes. CPA aims to promote effective liaison and communication between agencies, thereby managing assessed risk, and meeting the individual needs of people with mental health problems so that they are better able to function in society. The patient will have as much influence as possible in determining how they will be supported. Where they need help to manage this arrangement, this will be provided as an essential part of their support plan. 6.5 CPA Review CPA reviews monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan and focus on how the needs of the patient can continue to be met. The CPA review also provides opportunity to deliver statutory responsibilities in relation to mental health legislation. This should take place at least annually. Please note that the patient, carer or member of the care team can request a review of the care plan at any time. If the team decide that a review is not necessary the reasons for this must recorded and explained to the patient or carer. Circumstances where an urgent review should be considered: The patient wishes to withdraw from a significant component of their care plan The patient discharges themselves from hospital against medical advice, or threatens to do so There are specific circumstances where informal carers or relatives should be told if they are likely to be exposed to violent behaviour or harm (with or without consent to protect an individual at risk of harm) this should be documented in the notes: the risk; the information; the assessment and the decision. There is a major change in the patient s mental health, personal or social circumstances include admission to hospital. The Care Co-ordinator and care team should tailor reviews to the circumstances of the individual patient. When deciding which review option is appropriate, staff should consider factors such as risk behaviour, the complexity of the care plan and the wishes of the patient. The following review options could be considered: Page 15 of 24

16 A meeting between the care coordinator and patient to review the key elements of the care plan (within with a routine, planned contact); A meeting between the care coordinator and patient, with others contributing by phone or in writing; A full multi-disciplinary review involving all appropriate professionals MDT in which patient and carer(s) participate. For patients with children or regular access to children where there is an allocated children s worker, the worker should be routinely invited to attend CPA meetings. It is essential that CPA meetings are distinct and timetabled around the needs of the patients and their carers, with advocacy support if appropriate. A CPA review provides the opportunity to: Evaluate the care plan (progress, successes and setbacks) Explore alternative ways of supporting people to meet their goals Gather and share information Re-assess needs and risks Review patient consent to share information with carers Review the use or potential use of Direct Payments or Personal Budgets Review or explore the use of Advance Statements and Advance Decisions Revise and agree the care plan Review CPA eligibility Review use of mental health legislation It is good practice to hold a CPA meeting prior to a Managers Hearing or First Tier Tribunal or CTO hearing to inform and plan for any changes in circumstances. A CPA review should also be held prior to a patient being discharge from hospital. This provides the opportunity to review the CPA status and make appropriate plans for discharge Planning a CPA Meeting There are many factors which need to be considered when deciding where and when to hold a CPA review meeting and it is important to adopt a flexible approach. The following should be considered in planning a CPA meeting: Where appropriate meetings should be planned and organised as far in advance as possible The care coordinator should involve the patient and carer (where appropriate) in any discussions and decisions about who will be invited to the meeting. The patient should know or be aware of who will be attending. The patient should always be encouraged to attend and participate, with advocacy support where necessary, and the meeting arrangements should facilitate this Arrangements should be made for interpretation services where needed Who should be involved? In order to ensure that the care plan reflects the needs of each patient, it is Page 16 of 24

17 important to consider who needs to be involved, in addition to the patients themselves. Subject to the patient s views, this may include: The patient s nearest relative (if there is one) or other carers Anyone with authority under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) to act on the patient s behalf i.e. Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputy Appointed by the Court An independent mental capacity advocate(imca), if the patient has one An independent mental health advocate (IMHA), if the patient has one Any other advocate who may be involved/supporting the person Any other representative nominated by the patient (partners, family members or friends where appropriate) The patient s responsible clinician Health and social care professionals involved in caring for the patient The patient s GP and primary care team (if there is one) A representative of any relevant voluntary organisations A representative of housing authorities, if accommodation is an issue An employment expert, if employment is an issue In the case of a restricted patient, multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA) co-ordinator In the case of a transferred prisoner, the probation service The clinical commissioning group s appointed clinical representative (if appropriate) A person to whom the local authority is considering making direct payments for the patient People not directly involved in the patient s care (for example students) should only be allowed to attend with the patient s consent Conducting CPA Review Meetings The chairperson has a key role to play in supporting everyone s views being heard, that decisions are reached, and that the meeting starts and finishes on time. Patients and carers should be encouraged to be first to express their opinions and views about the care they are receiving. The care coordinator should normally chair CPA meetings; however consideration may be given to the patient being supported to chair their own meeting. If the care coordinator is unable to chair, a chairperson should be identified at the beginning of the meeting Patients should be aware that the multi-disciplinary team may discuss their care just prior to the meeting, and appropriate information from these discussions should be shared with them. The following processes should be followed for all CPA review meetings: All relevant documentation should be available Everyone present should introduce themselves in full and, if there might be uncertainty, explain their reasons for involvement in the meeting; Issues for discussion should be identified at the start of the meeting Explanations should be offered to patients of any jargon or abbreviations used in the meeting Page 17 of 24

18 The care coordinator should, if possible, spend time with the patient both before and after the CPA meeting to ensure maximum involvement in the CPA process The care coordinator is responsible for records of the CPA review, and for arranging for the distribution of the revised care plan to all relevant people A date for the next review should be agreed at the meeting and recorded in the CPA review documentation Discharge from CPA At each review, it should be considered whether or not the patient needs to remain on the CPA. During the patient s recovery the level or complexity of a patients needs may reduce and while the clinical process of care planning and review does not change, this may no longer need to be done within the CPA framework. However if a high level of input continues to be needed to maintain the patient, they will normally remain on CPA. Patients and carers should be reassured that discharge from the CPA will not affect their eligibility for health or social care services. If the patient is discharged from the CPA there should be a handover of all relevant information to an identified lead professional within the team if the patient is remaining in mental health services or to the patient s GP if they are being discharged from the Trust. Patients appropriately subject to CPA on discharge from a secure hospital or prison should normally remain on CPA for a period of time in the community before being discharged Disengagement In the event that a patient on CPA disengages from services it may be appropriate to discharge them from both CPA and mental health services, however this should only be done after every effort has been made to re-engage them and in line with the Trust s Disengagement Policy. 6.6 Transfers Effective management of care transfers is a key part of the CPA process, however, it is not solely the responsibility of the care coordinator and is dependent on good communication between key individuals and agencies. Transfers may be between Trust services, with out of area services or with prisons. Short term input by another Trust team (for example Intensive Home Treatment) is not a care transfer, and responsibility for care coordination and CPA remain with the originating team. Discharges and transfers should be managed in accordance with the Trust s Policy for the Planned Discharge/Transfer of Patients from In-Patient Services and Discharge/Transfer SOP s appropriate to the service involved Internal Transfer within specialisms Where an existing patient needs to receive long-term interventions from another community-based service, discussion should take place to determine who would be the most appropriate person to take on the care coordinator role. Page 18 of 24

19 Whenever a change of care coordinator takes place there must be a formal handover of care Internal transfers outside of specialisms Transfer from one service area/ specialism to another (e.g. from an adult mental health team/ service/ practitioner to an older peoples mental health team/ service/ practitioner) should be considered according to the clinical needs and wishes of the individual and their families/ carers. Considerations for transfer should include: The nature of the illness and the consequent needs of the individual, e.g. dementia The development of physical difficulties, chronic illness and frailty, which require the expertise of another service/ specialism (e.g. older person s service) regarding the treatment and management of a mental illness and associated care needs To assist in decision making, appropriate guidance should be used or followed, such as the Criteria for old age psychiatry services in the UK published by the Royal College of Psychiatrist (Faculty of the Psychiatry of Old Age). Any such transfer and subsequent transition process should be carried out as part of an individualised clinical review and be care planned accordingly. The person and/or relative/carer must be consulted about the plans and their wishes considered. If the client doesn t have capacity to be involved in decision making about the transfer a best interest decision should be made and documented Transfer Out of Area Some Trust patients are admitted to provider units out of area. As the responsible mental health service, the Trust must continue to provide a care coordinator, attend CPA reviews and be involved in discharge planning in line with this policy. It should remain a priority where appropriate to bring such patients back into our services at the earliest opportunity. This should support effective discharge planning and after-care. When a patient is to be transferred to another area it is important that their transfer is planned and organised to facilitate continuity of care with the receiving service. It is the duty of the Trust care coordinator to make a referral to the appropriate mental health service, and provide a full suite of documentation. In complex cases a senior clinician should be involved. Where there is significant risk to the patient or others, this information should be shared directly in person or by telephone, and the discussion should be documented in the electronic patient record. The patient remains the responsibility of the original team until a handover of care has taken place. Agreements should be made about any period of joint working or follow-up by the referring team, where this is appropriate. Page 19 of 24

20 If an out of area service refuses to accept a referral, this should be followed up by senior management as appropriate Transfer into Area Referral from out of area services should be directed to the appropriate Trust team. The team manager and consultant psychiatrist from the receiving team should discuss the referral at the earliest opportunity and if the transfer is accepted, a care coordinator should be allocated. The new care coordinator should actively engage with the referring mental health service to facilitate a smooth transition of care, and work with the referring team and the patient to develop a new care plan. The patient should be kept informed of the transfer arrangements and given contact details of their new care team. Any transfer of patients from secure services should be managed in line with the Trust Policy for the Acceptance of Patients on a Restriction Order or Restriction Direction into Trust Services Funding Responsibilities Where patients transfer between areas, health and social care funding responsibilities are as set out in the Who Pays? Determining Responsibility for Payments to Providers August 2013 guidance. Staff must record in the electronic patient record who the Responsible Commissioner is (as defined in the guidance), and should maintain contact with the responsible commissioner; in particular to inform them if one of their patients returns to hospital or if this is being planned. The following should be read in conjunction with the guidance document and should aid staff in identifying the responsible commissioner. Patients discharged before 01 April 2013 come under the Who Pays? Establishing the Responsible Commissioner 2007 guidance, where the legacy or originating CCG continues to be responsible for subsequent compulsory admissions under the MHA, and current and subsequent S117 services until such time as the patient is assessed as no longer needing these services. Patients discharged between 01 April 2013 and 31 March 2016 fall under the August 2013 Who Pays Guidance, where a patient originating in CCG A becomes the responsibility of CCG B if they are discharged into CCG B s area and register with a GP in CCG B. New revised guidance from 1 April 2016 will revert back to the pre 01 April 2013 position where the legacy or originating CCG continues to be responsible in most cases. 6.7 Information Sharing Appropriate information sharing supports effective delivery of the CPA. Please note Page 20 of 24

21 that where a range of agencies and people may be involved in care delivery it is vital to communicate clearly and avoid jargon wherever possible Patient Information Patients should be offered a copy of their care plan as described above. Other information relevant to the CPA may be shared with the patient as appropriate. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Access to Health Records, patients have a right to request access to all information held about them, and this should be taken into account when making records. Staff should be aware of their responsibilities outlined in the trust s Information Governance Policy Carer Information If the patient consents, the carer should be offered a copy of the patient s care plan (including the crisis and contingency plan). Other information may be shared with the carer as appropriate, subject to the patient s consent. Where the patient does not consent to share information with the carer, this does not prevent the care team from gathering information from the carer about the patient and listening to their views. The care team may also appropriately share general information about mental health issues and mental health services. If a carer s assessment has been done and / or a carer support plan agreed, a copy of this should be offered to the carer GP Information A copy of the care plan and a summary of the review should be shared with the GP after every CPA review meeting, including a summary of risks and the risk management plan Other Agencies Information should always be sought from other involved agencies to inform the CPA process and the development of the care plan. All information received should be entered onto the electronic patient record. Information should be shared with other agencies as appropriate and with the patient s consent, unless safeguarding or risk issues override the need for consent, in line with the Safeguarding Adults Policy, Safeguarding Children Policy and Information Governance Policy. 7 TRAINING IMPLICATIONS There are no specific training needs in relation to this policy, however the following staff will need to be familiar with its contents: All service managers, modern matrons and team leaders, clinical staff (qualified and unqualified) who have direct Page 21 of 24

22 involvement with patient care, and any other individual or group with a responsibility for implementing the contents of this policy. Staff will be made aware of this procedure and its contents in the following ways: The review and re-issuing of the procedure is to be publicised in the Trust Weekly News Bulletin A copy of the procedure will be available on the Trust web The procedure will be covered at local induction within their relevant areas 8 MONITORING ARRANGEMENTS Area for Monitoring Application of CPA policy/cpa process 7 Day Followup How Who by Reported to Frequency Clinical audit Patient Information System Clinical Quality Group Performance Team Clinical Effectiveness Committee Monitor Annual Quarterly 9 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT SCREENING - The completed Equality Impact Assessment for this Policy has been published on this policy s webpage on the Trust website 9.1 Privacy, Dignity and Respect The NHS Constitution states that all patients should feel that their privacy and dignity are respected while they are in hospital. High Quality Care for All (2008), Lord Darzi s review of the NHS, identifies the need to organise care around the individual, not just clinically but in terms of dignity and respect. As a consequence the Trust is required to articulate its intent to deliver care with privacy and dignity that treats all patients with respect. Therefore, all procedural documents will be considered, if relevant, to reflect the requirement to treat everyone with privacy, dignity and respect, (when appropriate this should also include how same sex accommodation is provided). Indicate how this will be met Staff to implement and adhere to the guidance stipulated in the Policy for Eliminating Mixed Sex Accommodation and Maintaining Privacy, Dignity and Respect 9.2 Mental Capacity Act Central to any aspect of care delivered to adults and young people aged 16 years or over will be the consideration of the individuals capacity to participate in the decision making Indicate How This Will Be Achieved. Page 22 of 24

23 process. Consequently, no intervention should be carried out without either the individuals informed consent, or the powers included in a legal framework, or by order of the Court Therefore, the Trust is required to make sure that all staff working with individuals who use our service are familiar with the provisions within the Mental Capacity Act. For this reason all procedural documents will be considered, if relevant to reflect the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to ensure that the interests of an individual whose capacity is in question can continue to make as many decisions for themselves as possible. All individuals involved in the implementation of this policy should do so in accordance with the Guiding Principles of the Mental Capacity Act LINKS TO ANY ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS The CPA Policy should be read in conjunction with related policies which include: Clinical Risk Assessment and Management Policy Discharge/Transfer of Patients from In-Patient Services Policy Health Records Keeping Standards and Health Records Management Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) Policy Advance Statements and Advance Decisions Policy Policy for Consent to Examination or Treatment Policy and Procedure for the Handling of Formal Complaints Policy for the Development of Information for Patients Policy for Eliminating Mixed Sex Accommodation and Maintaining, Privacy, Dignity and Respect Policy for Patients who are Absent Without Leave (AWOL) Safeguarding Adults Policy Safeguarding Children Policy Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Suicide Prevention Policy The Management of Patients with Dual Diagnosis of Mental Health and Learning Disability The Management of Patients with a Dual Diagnosis of Mental Health and Substance Misuse The Provision of Access to and Use of Interpreters Policy Transition Protocol: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to Adult Mental Health Services Trust Policy for the Acceptance of Patients on a Restriction Order or Restriction Direction into Trust Services 11 REFERENCES Department of Health (2012) The NHS Constitution. London: DH HM Government/Department of Health (2011) No Health Without Mental Health. London: DH Page 23 of 24

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