Contract Currencies in Learning Disability Services: 53 Contacts = 1 Discharge
Judith McBrien
(Learning Disability Service, Plymouth Community Services NHS Trust)
Dianne Miller
(Mulberry NHS Trust)
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Abstract
Existing contract currencies often carry a disincentive to community care and are demotivating for staff. This Case Study describes the opportunities to develop a more sensible approach and an initiative to develop contracts based on outcomes.
Citation
McBrien, J. and Miller, D. (1997), "Contract Currencies in Learning Disability Services: 53 Contacts = 1 Discharge", Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 5 No. 4, pp. 128-131. https://doi.org/10.1108/14769018199700024
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1997, MCB UP Limited