For Professionals · Guide
Inside Our Monthly Multidisciplinary Review
How nursing, psychiatry and family input come together in one care plan.
Once a month, every resident's care is put on the table — literally. Here is how the multidisciplinary review works and what comes out of it.
Who Is in the Room
The nurse manager chairs; the visiting consultant psychiatrist, the resident's key care staff, and — by input or in person — the family. For step-down residents, the referring clinician's notes and discharge criteria sit at the centre of the discussion.
What Gets Reviewed
- The month's MAR: adherence, PRN frequency, side effects
- The behaviour and incident log — patterns, not just events
- Activity participation, sleep, appetite and weight
- Progress against the care plan's goals, including rehabilitation targets
What Comes Out
An updated care plan signed off by the psychiatrist, a written summary to the family through their named coordinator, and — for referred residents — a progress note to the referring team.
