Clinical governance tools

Clinical Governance tools

Clinical Governance (CG) tools:

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CG tools: Evidence-based Practice – EBP

Evidence-based Practice (EPB) is a multidisciplinary approach, formally introduced in clinical practice in 1992, according to which all decisions concerning clinical, healthcare and organizational practice should be taken on the basis of quantitative scientific studies selected according to proofs of concept.

EPB can be defined as the integration between the best scientific evidences currently available and clinical experience, with consideration for the patient’s individual values and circumstances

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CG tools: Information management

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CG tools: Data management

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CG tools: Guidelines (GL) and Care Pathways (CP)

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GUIDELINES (GL)

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Local context (LC)

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Care Pathway (CP)

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CG tools: Health TechnologyAssessment

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CG tools: ClinicalAudits

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Identify priorities 1 Set standards Measure practice against standards Identify areas that need change 4 Implement change 5 Re-audit: assess the efficacy of change 6 2 3

Clinical audit steps:

CG tools: Clinical Risk

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CG tools: Continuing education, training and professional accreditation

• Consider operators as an integral part of the care

• Regard continuing education and hands-on practice as strategies to modify professional practice

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CG tools: Research & Development

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CG tools: Human Resources Management and Development

Define staff management strategies to develop human resources, according to the personal attitudes, knowledge and skills of each

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CG tools: Users’involvement

Involve citizens in the assessment and definition of the modalities of service and care provision, because they are entitled to it and their contribution can reduce the inappropriateness of demand