ROC Care Systems: Elevate Hydration Care with Advanced Methodology

Welcome to the ROC Care Systems national hydration pilot initiative, supported by NHS England. Our innovative ROC App aids carers in elevating their care standards. Join us on a transformative journey to provide unparalleled hydration care.

Swift Identification

In just 10 seconds, carers can pinpoint those at risk of low intake dehydration using the ROC App.

Empowering Carers:

Enhance care efficacy by following the structured and proven method embedded in our app. Providing the best care has never been this straightforward.

Real-time Data

With just a few taps, maintain a real-time view of the hydration status of individuals in care, ensuring timely interventions and improved health outcomes

Visual Assistance

Designed with carers in mind, our technology utilises simple visual aids, ensuring a user-friendly experience devoid of complexities.

NHS-Aligned

Seamlessly aligning with NHS England’s hydration guidelines, we ensure top-quality, standardised care

Respecting our carers

Keeping carers safe and feeling valued emotionally and financially

Three Levels of Certification:

Begin with Bronze and progress through to Silver and Gold, each level reflecting advanced care standards.

Ongoing Support:

Continuous guidance, feedback, and training for carers, ensuring the gold standard in care remains consistent.

State-of-the-Art Resources:

Gain access to cutting-edge tools, including our ROC App, and keep abreast of the latest research and best practices on hydration.

Craig Attwood – Manager at Fern Leaf Care Home

The ROC Solution: A Direct Impact on Patient Health and Hospital Admissions

  1. Combatting UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) with ROC:

Why UTIs occur: Dehydration can lead to concentrated urine, which becomes an optimal environment for bacterial growth, leading to UTIs.

ROC’s Role: By monitoring hydration levels using the ROC App, carers can ensure that individuals maintain appropriate fluid levels. With timely fluid intake, the risk of UTIs diminishes significantly, reducing the need for hospital admissions due to complications.

  1. Reducing the Risk of Falls:

The Link between Hydration and Falls: Dehydration can cause a drop in blood pressure, leading to dizziness or fainting. Dehydrated individuals may also experience muscle weakness or cramps, further increasing fall risk.

How ROC Helps: The ROC Methodology educates carers on the signs of dehydration, ensuring timely intervention. The ROC App further facilitates real-time tracking, enabling immediate corrective action, such as providing fluids, before symptoms escalate.

  1. Slowing Down Antimicrobial Resistance:

Understanding the Threat: Overprescribing antibiotics, especially when not needed, contributes to antimicrobial resistance. As bacteria become resistant, common infections become harder to treat, leading to longer illnesses and more hospital admissions.

ROC’s Contribution: Many avoidable illnesses, like UTIs due to dehydration, often lead to unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. By mitigating the root cause (dehydration), the ROC Methodology indirectly reduces the reliance on antibiotics. With fewer antibiotics prescribed unnecessarily, the risk of antimicrobial resistance is curtailed.

The Bigger Picture: With the ROC App and Methodology in place, care homes don’t just ensure hydration. They play a pivotal role in reducing hospital admissions, ensuring patient well-being, and combating a global health concern: antimicrobial resistance.

Invest in Health, Invest in ROC: Embrace the ROC approach to not only uplift care standards but to play a vital part in ensuring healthier communities. [Call to Action: Elevate Care with ROC Today!]

Welcome to the Roc Care Systems Learning Centre

At Roc Care Systems, our commitment runs deep. We’re dedicated to equipping frontline carers with comprehensive knowledge about Low Intake Dehydration, its causes, and its consequences.

Why Choose Our Learning Centre?

  • Personal & Professional Development: Tailored for frontline carers operating in Acute, Residential, and Domiciliary settings, our modules are designed to foster both personal growth and professional excellence.
  • Comprehensive Learning Modules: Dive into 7 concise modules covering a vast range of topics including:
    • Causes of Dehydration
    • Costs and Consequences of Dehydration
    • Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration
    • Benefits of Hydration
    • The 8 ‘Bs’ of Dehydration
    • ROC (Reliance On a Carer) to Drink
    • Antimicrobial Resistance & Reliance on Carers to Prevent Infections
  • Interactive Learning Experience: Engage with our content and test your knowledge with a short quiz at the end of each module.
  • Certification: Upon completing all modules, you’ll receive the ROC Care Systems Level 1 ROC Hydration Programme Certificate via email, a testament to your dedication and expertise.

Recognition of Carers: We don’t just aim to educate; we aim to recognise. At Roc Care Systems, we are steadfast in our commitment to acknowledging the pivotal role carers play in our communities.

Embark on a Learning Journey Today Gain insights, enhance skills, and be a part of our mission to uplift care standards across the UK.

Summary:

  • All staff granted access to the Learning Management System.
  • Managers undergo the Care Home ROC Accreditation course and successfully pass the exam.
  • Two designated Hydration Champions complete the Level 1 ROC Hydration Practitioner course and pass the exam.
  • Certification validation undertaken by ROC.

Silver ROC Standard Pathway

Summary:

  • All staff gain access to the Learning Management System.
  • Managers partake in the online Care Home ROC Accreditation course.
  • 3 Hydration Champions finish the online Level 1 ROC Hydration Practitioner course.
  • Certification validated by ROC.
  • Care Home Manager and 2 Hydration Champions engage in an offsite face-to-face workshop, lasting 4-5 hours.
  • Maintain an average of 3-5 points of care, daily, for each resident over 30 days.
  • A minimum of 5 residents registered on the ROC Care Systems dashboard.

Progression: To advance from the Silver to Gold ROC Standard, managers can use the incentivised pathways on the Care Home management dashboard app. This dashboard aids Managers in tracking daily care points and hydration levels, guiding them towards achieving the Gold ROC Standard.

Summary:

  • All staff access the online Learning Management System.
  • Managers finish the online Care Home ROC Accreditation course.
  • 5 Hydration Champions complete the online Level 1 ROC Hydration Practitioner course.
  • Care Home Manager and 2 Hydration Champions attend a 4-5 hour offsite face-to-face workshop.
  • Uphold 8 or more points of care, daily, for each resident as a 30-day average.
  • At least 10 residents should be integrated into the ROC Care Systems dashboard.

Benefits of Silver & Gold ROC Standards:

  • Monthly Performance Reports: Managers receive insights on monthly performance and areas of improvement.
  • Swift Support: Technical assistance within 24 hours for any support ticket raised.
  • Continuous Learning: 24/7 access to the Learning Management System for all Care Home staff.

Elevate Your Care Home’s Training with ROC

Step Up with Certification: When three or more of your staff members achieve certification as ROC Care Systems Level 1 ROC Hydration Practitioners, your care home qualifies for an exclusive opportunity.

Exclusive Face-to-Face Training: Qualifying care homes will be cordially invited to participate in our comprehensive Face-to-Face Training sessions, led by seasoned ROC trainers. This immersive experience is designed to further hone the skills of your staff, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver the best care.

Hands-on ROC App Experience: During the Face-to-Face Training, your team will gain practical, hands-on access to the ROC Care Systems app. This ensures they are familiarised with its functionalities, ready to seamlessly roll it out within your care home for enhanced daily operations.

Unlock the Next Level of Care: Don’t just stop at online certification. Embrace the complete ROC training experience, ensuring your care home stands out as a beacon of quality and dedication.

What people say about us

There has been a notable reduction in doctors’ visits and there have been fewer UTI’s since having the ROC methodology on board.

National Hydration Pilot - Care Home’s experience of adopting ROC

Carers have been monitoring hydration a lot more in the care home since adopting the ROC app.

National Hydration Pilot - Care Home’s experience of adopting ROC

ROC has had a positive impact on hydration care and improved a good ethos around hydration.

National Hydration Pilot - Care Home’s experience of adopting ROC

It is good to have the information right there and then about how much each resident has had to drink.

National Hydration Pilot - The ROC App

It gives more of an importance and flags up if something is wrong or could go wrong and gives feedback on how to manage it before it goes to an illness.

National Hydration Pilot - The ROC App

Quick, easy, accessible.

National Hydration Pilot - The ROC App

Surprisingly easy even for those who are not confident with technology.

National Hydration Pilot - The ROC App

Highlighted and focused on repeated antibiotic use and implications of that.

National Hydration Pilot - Training by ROC

The training provided insight of the application and it's usage. The team was very good and helpful throughout the session.

National Hydration Pilot - Training by ROC

Passionately informative; warm and interactive fun.

National Hydration Pilot - Training by ROC