Project Splice

22 March 2010

 

Click here to view the Project Splice Report pdf.

Click here to view the Executive Summary Report pdf.

Hard copies of the report are available from Taranaki Base Hospital corporate reception and Hawera Hospital reception.

Questions and Answers

What is Project Splice?
Project Splice has been initiated by Taranaki District Health Board to address the projected health needs of those older people and people who have chronic/long term conditions living in the community.

Why is the project necessary?
Overall the population of Taranaki is projected to decrease by over 8% from 2001 to 2021 and will receive a reduced amount of funding in the future. We must support growth by refocusing existing services around the needs of people with long term conditions and of older people as their health deteriorates. The recommended structure involves building on the strengths of general practice and existing community based service delivery. This will improve integration between services, reduce duplication and the risk of disconnection between multiple services that may be involved in supporting a person’s care.

What are the timeframes?
There are three phases to the project. Phase One involved a whole of system review of current services.  Phase Two is in progress now and involves seeking feedback on the best way to implement the recommendations. The deadline to give feedback was Friday, 23 April 2010.  Phase Three is the implementation stage, and is expected to start in July 2010.

What has come out of the review?
The recommended model of service delivery for this group of people is on page 39 of the Project Splice Final Report, prepared by Auckland Uniservices Ltd.  

How will the changes affect patients?
It is expected the changes will improve the experience of older people and people living with long term conditions in the community when they are accessing the health system. More services will be based locally and, once someone has visited their GP, it will be easier for them to find their way to other services they need. If people are not accessing general practice then they will be more likely to connect with the mobile nursing functions. People with complex needs will only need to tell their story once to their care manager and this person will work alongside their general practice to make sure they are getting the best response possible. People with less complex needs will be able to access prompt efficient advice and support via the phone or face to face when required.

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Last updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2010