National Decison Model

Question 1

What is the code of ethics?

Answer 1

Fairness, openness, objectivity, leadership, selflessness, honesty, accountability, integrity, respect

Question 2

Recording decisions + rationale CIAPOAR

Answer 2

Code of ethics, information/intelligence, assessed (what was the working strategy), powers + policies, options considered, actions/decisions made, results

Question 3

1st Step of NDM

Answer 3

Gather information + intelligence

What’s happening?
What do you know so far?
What further information needed?

Question 4

2nd Step of NDM

Answer 4

Assess threat and risk, and develop working strategy

Do I act now? (Determined by level of risk)
Do I need more info?
What could go wrong?
Do I need support?

Question 5

Risk assessment

Answer 5

1. Identify hazard
2. Who may be harmed and how
3. Evaluate likelihood
4. Implement control measures
5. Record and continuously review

Question 6

3rd Step of NDM

Answer 6

Consider powers and policies

What laws and legislation apply?
Any national guidelines that apply?
Local policies or guidelines apply?

Question 7

4th Step of NDM

Answer 7

Identify options and contingencies

What options are open?
If taking account could you say it’s reasonable?
What if things don’t go as planned?

Question 8

5th Step of NDM

Answer 8

Take action and review what happened

Record
Respond
Monitor
Review