Details for 'CPER Policy Manual 2015'

Purpose & Goals Description

To outline the procedure for the development, consultation, approval, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures at the Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER).

The goals of CPER Policies and Procedures are to:

• align and support with the mission, vision and values of CPER and Hamilton Health Sciences in the provision of service, education, and research;
• meet legislative and legal requirements;
• meet provincial review standards;
• manage risk to staff and/or hospital;
• clarify roles, responsibilities and accountabilities;
• facilitate consistent and safe performance;
• define a minimum expectation of quality;
• serve as a record of administrative and clinical/service decisions;
• support professional standards;
• improve quality of patient care, education and research;
• support performance evaluation;
• improve productivity;
• increase co-ordination and communication across programs and services;
• serve as an orientation and education tool.