Single assessment framework
Delivering evidence-based care and treatment
Quality statement
We expect providers, commissioners and system leaders live up to this statement:
We plan and deliver people’s care and treatment with them, including what is important and matters to them. We do this in line with legislation and current evidence-based good practice and standards.
What this quality statement means
- People receive care, treatment and support that is evidence-based and in line with good practice standards.
- The provider’s systems ensure that staff are up-to-date with national legislation, evidence-based good practice and required standards.
- People are told about current good practice that is relevant to their care and are involved in how this is reflected in their care plan.
- People’s nutrition and hydration needs are met in line with current guidance.
- Staff and leaders are encouraged to learn about new and innovative approaches that evidence shows can improve the way their service delivers care.
I statements
I statements reflect what people have said matters to them.
- I can get information and advice about my health, care and support and how I can be as well as possible – physically, mentally and emotionally.
- I have care and support that is co-ordinated, and everyone works well together and with me.
- I have care and support that enables me to live as I want to, seeing me as a unique person with skills, strengths and goals.
Subtopics this quality statement covers
- Best practice guidance and standards
- Nutrition and hydration
- GIRFT (Getting it right first time recommendations)
- Clinical reviews/medical committees
We expect providers to be aware of and follow the following best practice guidance.
NICE principles for putting evidence-based guidance into practice 2018 (NICE guidance)
Dementia Quality Standard (NICE guidance [QS184])
Commitment to Care of People Living with Dementia (Royal College of Nursing)
Practical approaches to quality assurance (SCIE)
Nutrition and hydration
Essence of care 2010 - benchmarks for food and drink (Department of Health)
Inspection Toolkit: Nutrition and Hydration (Skills for Care)
National standards for healthcare food and drink (NHS England)