Gina Orgec completed the DCR training some years ago while working in the adult social work team at Dorset County Hospital.
However, it hasn’t been until recently that she has started using the shared care record more regularly in her current role as an adult safeguarding triage worker for Dorset Council.
“I use it really to check people to see if they have seen their doctor, to get an update on their health needs, and whether they are in hospital.
“There is much more information in there now and it’s really easy to use, very user-friendly and the team (PMO) is really helpful at sorting out any problems. I think being able to link straight from Mosaic (adults’ system) to DCR has really helped and encouraged me to use it more.”
As a safeguarding triage worker, Gina takes forward concerns raised by other professionals and by members of the public.
“My role is to investigate and see if any further action is needed and signpost people. For example, people may need a referral to a locality team for a Strength and needs assessment.
“The additional information is really helpful, but it would be great to have more mental health information and useful to see details around lasting power of attorney. Currently, I go to the Office of the Public Guardian for that information,” she added.
The patient portal, myDCR, which is currently being piloted, does include Circle of Care/my Support Network, which will allow patients to provide details of care dependency support – whether that’s family, friends or their local GP.
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