Compliance to Guidelines

When there is a guideline agreed and established, it is grossly inappropriate not to follow the guideline.  Deviations would attract at least criticisms and usually disciplinary action.  On the contrary, we review and possibly revise guidelines after adverse outcomes under methodologies adherent to established guidelines.  However, common sense and engagement of supervisor are high in priority in patient care.

As professionals and intellects, adherence to our own words is highly important to integrity.  Such approaches parallel established risk management and safety norms in the airline industry.

Revision of Guidelines

Managers and officers should review guidelines, policies and standing operating procedures, regularly, irregularly upon usage and especially around turn of years. It is not sufficient just to add or complete guidelines.  If guidelines are not practical or so inappropriate as to be not practical, they should be rationalized through established procedures.

Too frequently guidelines may be established in accordance to ideal situations.  Ground workers may find them impractical.  They need revision in order to be effective and beneficial to staffs and patients.

 

December 20 2012