Essence of care 2010
Essence of Care contains 12 benchmarks that aim to support localised quality improvement and frontline care across care settings at a local level.
- Applies to:
- England
Documents
How to use Essence of Care 2010
PDF, 528KB, 32 pages
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Complete Essence of Care 2010
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Essence of Care 2010: consolidated version
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Benchmarks for bladder, bowel and continence care
PDF, 518KB, 24 pages
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Benchmarks for care environment
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Benchmarks for communication
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Benchmarks for food and drink
PDF, 513KB, 27 pages
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Benchmarks for personal hygiene
PDF, 1.75MB, 23 pages
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Benchmarks for prevention and management of pain
PDF, 2.53MB, 31 pages
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Benchmarks for prevention and management of pressure ulcers
PDF, 503KB, 24 pages
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Benchmarks for promoting health and well-being
PDF, 2.39MB, 23 pages
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Benchmarks for record-keeping
PDF, 544KB, 20 pages
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Benchmarks for respect and dignity
PDF, 2.04MB, 23 pages
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Benchmarks for safety
PDF, 2.16MB, 23 pages
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Benchmarks for self care
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Details
The benchmarking process outlined in Essence of Care 2010 helps practitioners to take a structured approach to sharing and comparing practice, enabling them to identify the best and to develop action plans to remedy poor practice.
This edition supersedes the previous versions originating since 2001.
How to order hard copies of Essence of Care 2010
Essence of Care will be available to purchase in hard copy as a complete document, or as individual benchmarks. Bulk order discounts are available through the publisher, TSO.
To order by telephone:
Please call +44 (0)870 243 0123
Textphone +44 (0)870 243 3701
To order via TSO shops and official agents:
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