Essence of Care 2010

How to Use Essence of Care

Author:

Department of Health

Publisher:

TSO (The Stationery Office)

Price: £3.00

'Essence of Care' was first introduced in 2001, designed to support and address the fundamentals of care which are still at the heart of its 12 benchmarks. 'Essence of Care' is ideal for frontline staff in health and social care settings.

'How to Use Essence of Care 2010' includes the background to the publication, a description of the benchmarking tools and a guide to how to use the benchmarks. The title also identifies best practice and highlights how this can be achieved. It was developed in partnership with people and carers and as such reflects their views of their health and social care needs and preferences.

'Essence of Care 2010 - How to Use Essence of Care' must be used in conjunction with the 12 benchmark titles.

Key content:

• How to use 'Essence of Care 2010'

• Why is benchmarking practice and care necessary?

• What is a benchmark and benchmarking

• Focus of 'Essence of Care 2010' benchmarks

• Content of 'Essence of Care 2010' benchmarks

• Example of overall outcome, factor and indicator.

Extent	28 pages	ISBN	9780113228720
Size	A4	Price	£3.00
Format	Paperback	Published	11 Jan 2011
Availability	Colour copy: 3 - 5 days	Delivery	Delivery options and charges