Gold Standards Framework

GSF is a best practice model in end of life care

• It is a common sense approach to improving quality of care for all in their last year of life
• It encourages living well but planning for the last days
• It helps to attain the highest standard of end of life care
• It provides the opportunity for the person, alongside the health professionals, to develop an individual plan of care for the future making sure your preferences are known

• Co-ordinated and organised care
• Excellent team working to support your care
• Information and support for you, your family and carers
• Clear communication with you, your family, carers and other professionals
• Your wishes are acknowledged and respected
• GSF supports people to die where they choose
• More attention to your non-medical and spiritual needs
• Empower patients in their care

• GSF can reduce levels of fear and uncertainty and results in fewer crises and unnecessary hospital admissions
• There is only one chance to get it right at end of life

• GSF is for anybody identified as being in their last year of life
• GSF is for anybody with a life limiting condition

• In residential and nursing homes, Jersey Hospice Care, Jersey General Hospital, GP practices and approved home care provider organisations

• GSF was launched in April 2015 in Jersey by Jersey Hospice Care
• There is a three year implementation programme across all health care settings
• The Nurse Champion is supporting the programme in the community
• The End of Life Care Hospital Facilitator is supporting the programme in the hospital
• Each organisation implementing the programme has nominated coordinators to introduce the initiative in their organisation
• The coordinators receive resources including access to the professional learning zone on the GSF website
• The coordinators attend regular workshops and support meetings

• Macmillan, Jersey Hospice Care, GPs, Family Nursing & Home Care and Health and Social Services Department, including all staff in Jersey General Hospital

• Contact Gail Edwards, Nurse Champion at Jersey Hospice Care, (01534) 876555
• Gold Standards Framework website
• GSF Proactive Identification Guidance (PIG)