The discussion, negotiation and collaboration that is required when developing protocols around any service is often best coordinated by an outside agent with prior experience of protocol writing and in-depth knowledge of the subject.

.

When that subject is sex/sexuality, many people are particularly uneasy about it, perhaps because of their own discomfort with the topic, uncertainties or concerns about conflicts of interest or worries about ethico-legal issues.  We totally understand that it is not because we dont all wish to do the right thing and offer truly holistic individualised care, but more often because there is concern about doing the wrong thing and either upsetting someone or getting into trouble....and then there is litigation to worry about.

.

Considered and sensitive change management, policy/protocol development and pathway design can be the best way to begin to educate those who perhaps need a little guidance and reassurance.  By involving and collaborating with the key people, we can develop policies that address sexuality in a safe way for the institution and it's staff and in a meaningful and hopefully fulfilling way for it's clients. 

.

At i-said, using our previous experience and subject knowledge we can guide you through the minefield of issues in order that you can get to safe ground in as painless a way as possible, meeting individualised care planning needs, staying within the law and hopefully with everyone smiling.