Expert Insight What Clinical Negligence Cases Can Teach Us About Foot Health Governance in Care Homes Insights from David Holland, Podiatrist & Expert Witness Compiled and published by Care Home Podiatry The usual problem is that a full assessment has…
Foot health in care homes has historically operated outside the governance structures applied to many other clinical risks, despite its impact on mobility, falls, pain and resident wellbeing. This article explores the hidden variation within foot health provision, the risks this creates for providers and residents, and why the Foot Health Assurance Framework™ was developed to bring greater consistency, oversight and clinical governance to the sector.