Case managers overseeing care for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) already have deep expertise, but ensuring the best possible support for clients can still present complex challenges.
Here are some of the most pressing concerns case managers encounter, and how expert spinal injury care can help.
How do we balance clinical and holistic care?
SCI care extends far beyond medical interventions. While essential treatments such as bowel and bladder continence management, tracheostomy care, and pressure sore prevention are critical, clients also need social engagement, personal care assistance, and tailored physiotherapy support.
A truly bespoke care plan integrates both medical and lifestyle needs, helping clients maintain independence and quality of life.
What happens when a client’s condition changes?
SCIs are not static conditions. Over time, a client’s health can change, requiring adjustments to their care plan.
This could include increased risk of Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) in clients with injuries above T6, the need for ventilatory support, or additional physiotherapy interventions.
Partnering with a provider that continuously reassesses and adapts care ensures that evolving needs are met without delay.
How do we ensure high standards in home-based care?
Unlike hospital settings, home care relies on a consistent, highly trained team.
Selecting a care provider with nurse-led expertise ensures that healthcare assistants are fully trained in SCI-specific interventions, from digital rectal stimulation (DRS) to the use of standing frames and splints.
Case managers must also have confidence that carers receive client-specific training for a truly tailored approach.
Need a partner to help deliver seamless SCI care?
Almond Care’s nurse-led, specialist SCI care is designed to ease these challenges.
Our highly trained team provides expert, tailored support that goes beyond clinical needs to focus on independence and quality of life.
Get in touch today to discuss how we can support your clients with bespoke, high-quality SCI care.
