Mimosa Healthcare

Mimosa healthcare introduced new initiatives to protect the dignity of residents into their care homes in May of this year. They have now received feedback on some of these.

Following the two workshops held on the Dignity in Care Campaign Mimosa introduced Protected Mealtimes and 'Care in Progress' signs for residents bedroom doors.

All homes report that these measures have been successful, Mimosa residents have said the mealtimes are much more relaxed, and staff can focus entirely on the needs of the residents. Relatives have been supportive of the initiative and understand the reasons behind this. All professional colleagues have supported the homes in this too.

The 'Care in progress' signs have also allowed staff to focus on residents needs in private without distractions and other staff do not interrupt this if the sign is displayed thus enhancing dignity for the residents.

We have also introduced 'Memory Diaries' for the residents, these have enabled staff to have a closer relationship with residents and families, by learning their history and life events. Relatives have enjoyed assisting filling these in with their loved ones and this allows the staff to have a focus when spending quality time with a resident.

Mimosa now have over 250 Dignity Champions who are working tirelessly to enhance the care of residents, we have Dignity in care notice boards in all our homes and the visitors to the homes are reading these and this again raises the profile of the campaign...

Mimosa are continuing to address issues in established meetings with residents, relatives and staff to ensure the campaign remains live in Mimosa homes.