Standard of Professional Practice (3)

STANDARD 3:UTILIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES

Uses resources effectively and efficiently in practice

Rationale


Appropriate use time,money,facilities,and human resources facilitates delivery of quality services

Indicators


Each professional:

~uses a systematic approach to maintain and manage professional resources successfully
~uses measurable resources such as personnel,monies,equipment,guidelines,protocol,reference materials,and time in the provision of service
~analyzes safety,effectiveness,and cost in planning and delivering services and product
~justifies use of resources by documenting consistency with plan,continuous quality improvement,and desired outcomes
~educates and help clients and others to identify and secure appropriate and available resources and services

Examples of outcomes


# The professional documents use of resources according to plan and budget
# Resources and services are measured and data are use to promote and validate the effectiveness of services
# Desired outcomes are achieved and documented
# Resources are managed and used cost-effectively