Integrated Service Delivery Model
The proposed implementation approach seeks 
Expressions of Interest (EOI) 
(Published April 2013) from potential pilot sites/early adopters (at least one from each of the four HSE Administrative Areas) to implement a Falls and Bone Health integrated care pathway (ICP) for older persons aged 65 years plus in line with the National Strategy , and the Specialist Geriatric Services Model . An Online Survey Tool and an Organisational / Unit Falls Readiness Proposal including Checklist have been developed to help potential early adopters determine their ability to deliver an ICP within and across various settings. Key members from various settings and disciplines need to commit to working together (MDT) for a 12 month period for a designated population. The MDT team must be empowered to do so by their respective organisational managers/leads.
This Online Survey Tool is based on a national audit tool developed, implemented and evaluated by the Royal College of Physicians, UK in 2005 to measure the progress of falls and bone health services within the UK. This ICP approach feeds into and draws support from the quality and patient safety agenda and HSE clinical governance arrangements operating nationally. It also serves to “test” the integrity of the Specialist Geriatric Services Model, a blueprint for the development of comprehensive, integrated and service-user focussed services for older persons nationally. Selection of early adopters will be determined by the best available baseline data, strategies and service plans and the willingness of organisations/teams to proceed. The first joint Regional Implementation Team meeting took place Monday June 10th, 2013.
