Laura, Resident from Birch House Inspires Through New Role

Laura, Resident from Birch House Inspires Through New Role

Scottish Care is delighted to share this inspiring story from one of our member care homes – Birch House.

A resident, Laura, has taken on a new role supporting the staff team by carrying out donning and doffing competencies. She will carry out these checks twice yearly, day and night, helping to ensure safe infection prevention practices across the home.

Laura is thrilled with her new responsibility, which has given her a real sense of purpose and achievement. Next on her development journey will be completing hand hygiene competencies, further supporting the staff and wider care community.

This is a wonderful example of how empowering residents can strengthen both individual confidence and the whole care environment.

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