Protocols and Guidelines k101

Protocols and Guidelines k101

1. Advantages

   • Risk management
   • Patient safety
   • Based on evidence
   • Protects care workers against accusations
   • Provides clear guidance for situations
   • Standardises care practices

2. Disadvantages

   • May be out of date
   • One size doesn't fit all
   • Lots of paperwork
   • Impacts on time spent with services users
   • May de-skill workers or obviate need for training
   • No room for professional judgement or intuition
   • Driven by need for protection from litigation & quest for cost effectiveness