Enablers of integrated care
The enablers of integration are the contextual factors and local preconditions that support integrated care. They describe whether a system is properly equipped and ready to deliver person-centred coordinated care.
Enabling factors include aspects such as:
- effective leadership and governance
- the ability to engage communities and local resources
- a workforce that is well integrated
- the sharing of data and information, and integrated commissioning
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System
leadership
Driving improvement, innovation and transformation of services
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Asset-based
approaches
Engaging communities to support integrated health and social care
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Population approaches
Identifying and managing the health and care risks of the local population
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Integrated workforce
Health and social care professionals collaborating to provide care and support to individuals
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Information-sharing and digital care records
Digital care records and information sharing to coordinate care better and manage care proactively
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Joint commissioning
Health and social care organisations collaborating and sharing responsibility for integrated care services