Who can attend? Caru Workshops are open to all nursing home staff who care directly for residents. Staff are nominated by their managers and should attend all four of the scheduled Workshops. When choosing Caru Leads for the Workshops, it is recommended that one participant at a minimum, has the experience to lead the group. What is the role of senior management in supporting Caru? The role of senior management in the support of the Caru Process is essential. It is crucial that the Caru Group is supported in its functions and that staff are encouraged and facilitated to attend Caru Reflections. Additionally, providing protected time for the group to meet quarterly, complete the reflections and forward the Bereavement Questionnaire are key to the success of the Caru Process. Senior management has a key role in supporting quality improvement initiatives identified by the Caru Group.
What is the Caru Review Process? The Caru Review Process has three components:
The Caru Group is established Caru Reflections are facilitated by trained staff The Caru Bereaved Relatives and Friends Questionnaire is sent with consent
Undertaking all three components of this process can result in potential quality improvement initiatives for your organisation.
What is the Caru Group and its functions? Consists of the Caru Leads who attended all four Workshops (Caru Leads) and other staff with an interest in palliative, end-of-life, and bereavement care. The Caru Group meets a minimum of four times a year. They review the feedback from the Caru Reflections and Bereaved Relatives and Friends Questionnaire and determine possible quality improvement initiatives that can build on existing good practice. They promote the Caru vision and ethos within your organisation.
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