Training activity information
Details
Review local procedures, to ensure consistency with latest versions of organisational policies and guidelines
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Examples might include:
- Dealing with sickness absence
- Occupational health assessments
- Staff wellbeing
- Security
- Fire safety
- Equality and diversity
- Local and organisational policies and procedures and how to implement them in practice
- HR policies and guidance
- Conflict resolution
- Understanding the value of liaison with employee relations
- The role of mandatory organisational training
- Organisation training provision
- Change control
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- Which specific local procedure(s) will you be reviewing?
- What is the aim of this review?
- How does this activity directly relate to applying organisational policies and critically appraising departmental practices?
- What outcomes would indicate that the local procedures are consistent with the latest policies and guidelines?
- Where can you access the latest versions of relevant organisational policies and guidelines?
- What are the current local procedures you will be reviewing?
- Are there any specific areas of concern or potential inconsistencies you are aware of?
- Do you have access to previous reviews or audits of these procedures?
- What do you hope to learn about the process of reviewing and updating local procedures?
- What insights might you gain into how organisational changes are translated into local operational procedures?
- Will you discuss the scope and focus of your review with your training officer?
- Will you gather the necessary policy documents and local procedure documents?
- How will you systematically compare the procedures and policies?
- Will you develop a method for documenting any identified inconsistencies or areas for improvement?
- Do you anticipate any challenges in accessing the necessary documents or interpreting the policies?
In action
- How are you currently approaching the review of the local procedures?
- What resources are you using to compare them with organisational policies and guidelines?
- How are you determining whether a procedure is consistent or requires updating?
- What criteria are you using to identify discrepancies?
- Are you finding the navigation of policy documents or the comparison of procedural steps more straightforward?
- Where are you having to consciously focus on detail and potential implications of inconsistencies?
- Is your review process systematically identifying areas of inconsistency?
- Are you able to clearly document the discrepancies and potential impact?
- Are you encountering difficulties in accessing the latest versions of policies, interpreting their requirements, or understanding the rationale behind current procedures?
- Are you developing a better understanding of the relationship between local procedures and overarching organisational governance?
- Are you improving your critical appraisal skills?
- Are you applying your understanding of quality management systems, document control, or risk management?
- If your initial review method is proving cumbersome, are there other ways to compare documents or identify inconsistencies?
- Would it be helpful to discuss your findings with your supervisor or colleagues to ensure your interpretations are correct?
- Are you confident in your ability to interpret policies and assess procedural consistency within your current level of training?
On action
- Which local procedures did you review?
- What organisational policies and guidelines did you compare them against?
- What areas of consistency did you identify?
- Were there any inconsistencies or areas needing updates that you found?
- What did you learn about the importance of maintaining up-to-date local procedures?
- How did this activity enhance your understanding of organisational policies and guidelines?
- What did you learn about the process of reviewing and comparing documents to ensure consistency?
- Did you identify any areas where departmental practices could be improved?
- How will you ensure that you stay informed about updates to organisational policies and guidelines in the future?
- How can you apply your understanding of policy review to other areas of your work?
- What role can you play in ensuring the ongoing consistency of local procedures?
Beyond action
- Have the local procedures you reviewed been updated since you completed this training activity? If so, how did the changes compare to your initial assessment?
- Have you had opportunities to apply the procedures you reviewed in your daily work?
- Did you notice any aspects you might have overlooked during the initial review?
- Have you discussed the importance of procedure review and consistency with colleagues?
- Has this activity enhanced your ability to critically appraise departmental practices and procedures and make improvements?
- Can you provide an example?
- Are you more aware of the need to ensure consistency between local procedures and organisational policies in your current work?
- How has this training activity contributed to your understanding of applying organisational policies in the workplace?
- What skills related to document review, attention to detail, and understanding regulatory frameworks did you develop that will be valuable in future roles?
- How will you approach future tasks involving policy and procedure review, perhaps being more systematic or focusing on specific areas based on this experience?
- Has this training activity highlighted the importance of staying updated with organisational changes and their impact on local practices?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Apply organisational policies in the workplace. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Critically appraise departmental practices and procedures and make improvements. |