Model of Care

The Tresillian Model of Care (1) whenever possible, has drawn on existing beliefs and values, in particular the Tresillian mission, philosophy, vision and roles. Additional work has been completed to identify practice principles (2) that clearly guide staff to implement the Model of Care and provide a framework for practice evaluation.

These practice principles are used to guide the development of new services, programs, policies and documentation.

The following diagram demonstrates the relationship of the Tresillian Model of Care (which is the existing Tresillian mission, values, philosophy and role), practice principles and Tresillian services and programs.

What is a Model of Care?

The Model of Care provides a common language to describe and discuss Tresillian services and programs.

A Model of Care has three overlapping components:

1. Beliefs and value on which the model is based
2. Goals of practice or what the practitioner aims to achieve
3. Knowledge and skill the practitioner needs to develop in order to gain these goals

The practice principles are used by managers and staff to systematically evaluate, for example:

• Current policies, guidelines, documentation (e.g. job descriptions, clinical practice guidelines, human resource policies)
• Current services (Outreach, Day Stay, Residential, Parent Help Line etc)
• Current programs (PND therapy group, parent education and staff education)