policies and protocols: who influences them Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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definition of a policy
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a formal plan or strategy set by the government or organisation to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes
2
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definition of a protocol
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local or departmental procedure guiding how care should be delivered safely and consistently
3
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what are clinical guidelines
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- recommend how healthcare professionals should care for people with specific conditions in clinical circumstances
- can provide info and advice on prevention diagnosis and treatment
4
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who does clinical guidelines benefit ?
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- benefits to public
- benefits to clinicians
- benefits to healthcare systems
5
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what is a stakeholder
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anyone with an interest in a business project or programme who could affect or be affected by the activity of the business project or programme
6
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stakeholder definition in the NHS
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to improve service delivery processes it is important to actively engage in a wide variety of people such as pts user groups clinicians admin staff etc
7
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why involve stakeholders
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- views and needs can shape options and provide new perspectives
- create relevant trustworthy guidance
- guidance more likely to be accepted
- empowers patient
