12. Applying guidelines relating to environment
The guidelines can also help with thinking about the environment in which the ward round will take place.
The parts of the guidelines that particularly relate to this are shown here.
Select each guideline title for a more detailed description of how it applies.
An agreed ‘agenda’ for ward round that all parties input into.
A model where each ward round has an agreed ‘agenda’ that all parties input into and is circulated in good time to allow for preparation and follow up.
A defined limitation of those who attend ward rounds.
A defined limitation of those who attend ward rounds to ensure that attendance is significantly less than current practice with clear rationale and agreement for attendance in advance which links with and reflects the circulated and agreed agenda (recommendation 5).