South West Nurse-Led Outreach Team (NLOT) - Services

The South West Nurse-Led Outreach Team (NLOT) supports long-term care homes by providing specialized care and resources tailored to the needs of residents, caregivers, and staff.

South West NLOT supports long-term care homes in providing care to residents within the home, helping to avoid hospital visits whenever possible. Long-term care home staff can contact South West NLOT for support as needed. When involved in resident care, South West NLOT nurses will engage with residents and their caregivers and with home staff and physicians to plan and deliver care.

For residents and caregivers in homes with South West NLOT services

You may see South West NLOT involved with care when:

•    A resident has sudden health changes – We support the treatment of medical concerns to help avoid hospital visits. 
•    A resident is returning from hospital – We help the home manage any new care needs.
•   Staff need training or support – We provide guidance to help staff manage complex health conditions.

For long-term care homes interested in South West NLOT services

Our services can be customized to address specific needs, including any of the following:

• Acute Management Support - Provide focused assessment, supports treatment for sudden health changes. 
• Hospital Repatriation Support - Partner with homes to coordinate services and training to support hospital-to-home transitions. 
• Capacity Building - Policy Consultation, bedside coaching and staff training. 

Find out how to access care through NLOT.