Title

Decision-making in Adult Care

Type

Knowledge and skills

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

Potential Evidence

1

Understand effective decision-making

1.1

Discuss purposes of and situations requiring managerial

decisions in adult care. The discussion must include:

•          a minimum of four (4) situations that would require decision-making at a managerial level.

Showcasing your knowledge: –

Tutor marked assignment – one of:

a) Assessment Pack

b) Resource Pack                      

c) Essay

All Assignments MUST use and be submitted with an appropriate referencing system

Professional Discussion

E-learning

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

Showcasing your skills: –

Observations

Witness Testimonies

Workplace Records

Minutes of Meetings

Care Plans

Daily notes

Supervision / Appraisals Records

Medication Administration Records

In put – Out put Records

Turn Charts

Reports

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

1.2

Analyse the role of evidence-based decisions in improving

quality.

1.3

Describe key stages in formal and informal decision-making

processes.

1.4

Consider the relationship between data, information and

intelligence.

1.5

Explain how to analyse and use data to ensure decisions are

evidence-based.

1.6

Explain the need for consultative approaches to decision making. The explanation must include the purposes and benefits of

engaging with individuals and others and respecting their

contributions during the decision-making process.

1.7

Explain the range of stakeholders to whom decisions may

need to be communicated.

Use one (1) example of collaboration with own team and

stakeholders to reach a decision to support the explanation.

1.8

Discuss the importance of reviewing decisions made and the

decision-making process.

2

Carry out effective decision-making

2.1

Research relevant and accurate information for effective

decision-making.

2.2

Engage others in the decision-making process.

2.3

Structure factual data, recommendations, suggestions and

ideas in a logical and meaningful way.

2.4

Review all available information and make a valid decision.

2.5

Present conclusions and rationale cogently to different

stakeholders in order for decisions to win support.

2.6

Review the decision-making process with own team

including:

•          own research and thought processes

•          the contributions made by others

•          the impact of decisions made.

2.7

Record and disseminate learning points to improve future

decision-making in the service.