The submission should be no more than six pages in total and should be set out clearly under the following headings.
- Is the program based on the findings of research/feedback?
- Has the program’s effectiveness been measured and monitored?
- Is the program focused on achieving better outcomes for the residents?
- Does the program demonstrate evolving and improving, finding the best way of doing things?
- How does it link with the home’s Continuous Improvement System?
Any attachments should be kept to a minimum as the assessors will validate the submission on site.
The following prompts may help address the criteria.
Is the program based on the findings of research/feedback?
- Describe how research and/or feedback led to the development of the program
Has the program’s effectiveness been measured and monitored?
- Describe how the home has measured and monitored the program's effectiveness
- Show how the home evaluated the results for effectiveness
Is the program focused on achieving better outcomes for the residents?
- Describe how the program is focused on achieving a better quality of life for residents
- Show how the program is responsive to the needs and rights of residents
- Describe how residents and their relatives were involved in the development of the program and continue to be involved in its ongoing review
Does the program demonstrate evolving and improving, finding the best way of doing things?
- Show how the home has evolved and improved as a result of implementing the program
- How does the program assist the home to achieve better practice?
- If the program is considered to be innovative, describe how
- How does the home ensure that the program itself continues to evolve and improve
- Is the program benchmarked against similar programs in other homes? If so, describe what the home has learned from this exercise
How does it link with the home’s continuous improvement system?
- Describe the home's continuous improvement system and how it improves processes and systems for the benefit of residents
- Show how the program demonstrates that the home's continuous improvement system is effective and sustainable
A judging panel assesses the nomination. Achievers will receive a framed certificate and a better practice profile on the Agency’s website, as well as the opportunity for further promotion and to be involved in one of the Better Practice events held across the country.
The nomination form can be downloaded by clicking here
The Higher Ratings Awards introduced in 2002 will continue until 31 October 2005.
Click here to read more information about Higher Ratings Awards.
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