How do I find the correct staffing level for 23 clients, 5 with full hoisting needs nursing care. 10 full personal care?

There is no easy answer when it comes to finding the correct staffing level for any given care setting. However, there are some steps that you can take to help you make an informed decision about the care needs of your clients.

The first step is to assess the care needs of each individual client. This includes taking into account their medical history, current health condition, and any special needs or requirements they may have. Once you have a clear understanding of the care needs of each client, you can then start to look at the staffing levels required to meet those needs.

One way to do this is to use the minimum staffing ratios suggested by the Care Inspectorate. These ratios are based on the type of care that is being provided, and the number of clients that need to be cared for.

For example, the minimum staffing ratio for nursing care is 1:8. This means that for every 8 clients that need nursing care, there should be at least 1 staff member on hand to provide that care.

Similarly, the minimum staffing ratio for personal care is 1:4. This means that for every 4 clients that need personal care, there should be at least 1 staff member on hand to provide that care.

Of course, these are just the minimum staffing ratios, and you may find that you need to increase these ratios depending on the specific care needs of your clients. For example, if you have clients with complex health needs, you may need to have a higher ratio of staff to clients in order to meet their needs.

Once you have determined the minimum staffing ratios that you need, you can then start to look at what type of care staff you will need to hire. For example, you may need to hire registered nurses, care assistants, or support workers.

You will also need to consider the skills and experience of the care staff that you hire. For example, you may need to hire staff with experience in caring for clients with hoisting needs if you have clients that require this type of care.

Once you have considered all of these factors, you can then start to look at the cost of hiring care staff. This includes the salary costs, as well as any training or induction costs that may be required.

You should also factor in any other costs that may be associated with running a care setting, such as insurance, premises costs, and so on.

Once you have considered all of these costs, you can then start to look at the fees that you will charge your clients. This includes taking into account the care needs of your clients, as well as the costs of providing that care.

You will also need to factor in any discounts or concessions that you may be able to offer your clients. For example, you may be able to offer discounts for clients that pay their fees in advance, or that book a certain number of hours of care in advance.

Once you have considered all of these factors, you should then have a good understanding of the staffing levels that you will need for your care setting, as well as the costs associated with running that care setting.