Unit 4 Guide

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Unit 4 (Decision making in adult care) Guide
Criteria 1.1
Respond directly on the unit coursework template provided

Consider highlighting the following: Different types of decisions which could be strategic, tactical, operational, short-term, middle or long-term. These could be about marketing, business development, recruitment, technology, networking, training or any other aspects associated with a care business.

Criteria 1.2
Respond directly on the unit coursework template provided defining what is referred to as data (research, statistics, incident reports, complaints etc), information and intelligence (information from external sources such as local authorities, Department of Health, CQC, HSE. Etc).

You need to explain the significance of using data and intelligence when making informed decisions as part of your analysis. What are the consequences of not doing this (risks of not being compliant, breaking the law, high staff turnover, unable to cover shifts, baseless decisions, lack of good governance and leadership, not well-led, safe, effective etc)?

Criteria 1.3
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Identify your own values (respect, quality services, honesty etc) and explain how they influence your decision. Making. Also highlight. The impact of others’ values including when they are not compatible with yours. For example, you might be working with others who want to cut corners, do not want to invest in training, and do not care about staff. This. Can also include. Other professionals such as social workers and family. members

Criteria 1.4
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Your discussion should highlight how you encourage service user involvement when it comes to making decisions. You can also consider how you include staff members, other professionals, family members and others to contribute to decision-making. This can be through gathering feedback, meets, focus groups and surveys. People who cannot contribute independently can be enabled to contribute via support such as having advocates, support workers and signers. Consider the accessible standard here.

Criteria 1.5
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Consider referring to good governance when it comes to reviewing and evaluating decisions. You can also refer to theories such as human development where needs change over time. Decisions must reflect changes in needs. Links can also be linked to person-centred care, changes in evidence-based practice, changes in regulations and advancement of technology. You can also consider lessons learned from complaints and incidents.

Criteria 2.1
This criteria requires evidence of practice. It can only be met by work products, observations, witness or expert witness testimony. It is also possible for the criteria to be met by a reflective account or professional discussion supported by evidence.
Criteria 2.2
This criteria requires evidence of practice. It can only be met by work products, observations, witness or expert witness testimony. It is also possible for the criteria to be met by a reflective account or professional discussion supported by evidence.
Criteria 2.3
This criteria requires evidence of practice. It can only be met by work products, observations, witness or expert witness testimony. It is also possible for the criteria to be met by a reflective account or professional discussion supported by evidence.
Criteria 2.4
This criteria requires evidence of practice. It can only be met by work products, observations, witness or expert witness testimony. It is also possible for the criteria to be met by a reflective account or professional discussion supported by evidence.
Criteria 2.5
This criteria requires evidence of practice. It can only be met by work products, observations, witness or expert witness testimony. It is also possible for the criteria to be met by a reflective account or professional discussion supported by evidence.
Criteria 2.6
This criteria requires evidence of practice. It can only be met by work products, observations, witness or expert witness testimony. It is also possible for the criteria to be met by a reflective account or professional discussion supported by evidence.