This criterion will be achieved by Actions required C/D 6.2 Establishing and maintaining structured and documented processes for 6.2.1 The workforce has access to documented structured processes for C clinical handover clinical handover that include: preparing for handover, including setting the location and time whilst maintaining continuity of patient care organising relevant workforce members to participate being aware of the clinical context and patient needs participating in effective handover resulting in transfer of responsibility and accountability for care Developing and implementing policies, procedures and/or protocols that are Policies, procedures and/or protocols are in use that are consistent C 8.1 8.1.1 based on current best practice guidelines with best practice guidelines and incorporate screening and assessment tools 8.1.2 The use of policies, procedures and/or protocols are regularly monitored C 10.1 Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, procedures and/or 10.1.1 Policies, procedures and/or protocols are in use that are consistent C protocols, including the associated tools, that are based on the current national with best practice guidelines (where available) and incorporate screening and guidelines for preventing falls and harm from falls assessment tools
This criterion will be achieved by Actions required C/D 6.2 Establishing and maintaining structured and documented processes for clinical handover 6.2.1 The workforce has access to documented structured processes for clinical handover that include: preparing for handover, including setting the location and time whilst maintaining continuity of patient care organising relevant workforce members to participate being aware of the clinical context and patient needs participating in effective handover resulting in transfer of responsibility and accountability for care C 8.1 Developing and implementing policies, procedures and/or protocols that are based on current best practice guidelines 8.1.1 Policies, procedures and/or protocols are in use that are consistent with best practice guidelines and incorporate screening and assessment tools C 8.1.2 The use of policies, procedures and/or protocols are regularly monitored C 10.1 Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, procedures and/or protocols, including the associated tools, that are based on the current national guidelines for preventing falls and harm from falls 10.1.1 Policies, procedures and/or protocols are in use that are consistent with best practice guidelines (where available) and incorporate screening and assessment tools C
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