Published 04.03.26
How Bluebird Care Inverclyde & Renfrewshire made switching systems stress-free
Registered Manager Lena Macdonald shares how Bluebird Care Inverclyde & Renfrewshire switched to PASS smoothly, with structured onboarding, quick team adoption, and clearer care information leading to fewer incidents and happier staff.
Many care providers assume switching systems will be time consuming and disruptive. Care plans to move. Staff to train. Services to keep running. But in reality, with the right support, it can be far smoother than expected.
Earlier this year, Lena Macdonald, Registered Manager at Bluebird Care Inverclyde & Renfrewshire, made the move to PASS to improve efficiency and make information easier for carers to access, all without adding pressure to her office team.
We spoke to Lena about what the switch was really like, how onboarding worked in practice, and why she does not look back.
Here’s her experience…
Making the switch
Hi Lena, what made you decide it was the right time to move to PASS?
Hi PASS! We were having problems with our previous system, and we wanted to improve efficiency. So that’s why we chose the PASS care management platform for all of our care planning, rostering and auditing going forward.
Awesome, thanks for choosing us! Before onboarding began, what were you most concerned about?
We were unsure of how the process of moving all the documents would be and how much work would be involved.
That uncertainty is something many providers will resonate with. Moving records can sound like a lot of extra admin. Was that how it played out in reality?
Not at all, transferring the files over was easier than I expected!
When I’ve previously moved systems, office staff needed to download all the files and reupload them. PASS was able to help us with this task, so the team were supported through the transfer rather than handling every document manually.
That’s great to hear. Once you got started, how did the onboarding process feel overall, and what made it work well?
The onboarding was brilliant. We met up each week to see what we had achieved and what was the next step. We had weekly meetings with David and John, our Launch Project Managers at PASS, which were very reassuring and helped us along the process, and we always knew who to go to if we needed help.
The regular contact and clear next steps made the whole process feel structured and manageable.
Supporting carers through the change
So, how did your frontline team respond to the change in those first few shifts after onboarding?
It took the carers no more than a couple of weeks to get used to the app but the feedback was great from them. They now have so much more information available to them than they did before, which means better care for our clients.
And what helped them settle in so quickly?
We were auditing all the care plans to make sure all the information was captured and in the right sections. So while carers were learning the app, we were also using the move as an opportunity to strengthen our records.
It meant that everything, from care plans to medication records, was in one place when they first loaded up the app.
It sounds like they’re loving the new app. From your perspective as a Registered Manager, what tells you that onboarding and training was successful?
Staff can access the information they require regarding the care plan and tasks are very clear on their app compared to the previous app they had. That is a big win for all of us.
And if another provider is worried about switching systems because of the workload, what advice would you give them?
The weekly meetings really put our mind at ease and made the whole process smooth. They were vital, as it meant we followed a steady plan with regular check ins and always knew what the next step was. Now that we are using PASS, it has been great for carers’ files and customers’ care plans, which has made a real difference day to day.
Looking ahead
Since going live, what changes have you seen, and what difference has this made to your service overall?
There has been less accidents and incidents and fewer calls where staff are unclear on the tasks required, so the improved clarity has had a practical impact. It has made a great difference, and staff are happier with the information they have on their apps!
You can find out more about Bluebird Care Inverclyde and Renfrewshire and keep up with everything they’re doing at https://www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/inverclyde-renfrewshire.
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