Best Practice Flashcards
What are the Key features of best practice?
Being non-judgemental
Showing respect for the views and choices of individuals
Being anti-discriminatory in their practice
Valuing diversity
Using effective communication
Following agreed methods of working
Undertaking training and professional development
Monitoring and performance management
Discussing issues, e.g. in staff meetings
What are the ways of achieving best practice?
Staff members carry out a skills audit
Staff create a personalised development plan
Sharing examples of best practice with colleagues
Target setting
Mentoring of inexperienced staff
Provision of training
What are the benefits of best practice?
Ensures the individual needs of service users are met
Lead to positive self-esteem of service users
Service users feel valued
Creates trust and confidence in staff
Encourages independence and improvement
What is best practice?
Workers in HSC and Childcare settings providing care of the highest quality that is personalised, compassionate and ensures safety for those they are working with, by following care values.
