This handbook outlines and describes:
- the Fundamental Standards for Health and Adult Social Care in England; these Fundamental Standards are regulations based in law.
- an interpretation of the Fundamental Standards, underpinned by real and hypothetical examples.
- the importance of evidenced-based practice and the principles of best practice, in relation to delivery of healthcare service against the Fundamental Standards.
This handbook may help you to develop a deep, meaningful understanding and appreciation of the Fundamental Standards applicable to the health and adult social care sector in England. Understanding and adhering to these Fundamental Standards is, without any doubt, one of the most important things you can and must do, to be able to deliver good and outstanding care and treatment for patients, and those close to them.