LMAC 7A Resource management in adult care

1. Understand principles for effective resource management

• 1.1 Explain the impact of national and local strategies and priorities on resource planning and management, including: • financial resources • physical resources • human resources
• 1.2 Explain the importance of accurate forecasting for resource requirements
• 1.3 Explain the value of using assets and resources outside traditional services and in the community
• 1.4 Describe the place of technology as a resource in service delivery and service management
• 1.5 Describe the meaning of sustainability in terms of resource management in adult care
• 1.6 Explain roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for resource management within the organisation
• 1.7 Explain the importance of business continuity planning and the processes available

2. Understand principles of effective human resource management

• 2.1 Explain the legislation, policy and practices underpinning safe and fair recruitment
• 2.2 Describe approaches known to improve recruitment and retention of adult care staff
• 2.3 Describe recruitment, selection and induction processes in the organisation and own role in these
• 2.4 Explain the importance of ensuring employment practices are free from discrimination and harassment
• 2.5 Describe how to identify the numbers and patterns of staffing required to provide an outcomes-based, person-centred service
• 2.6 Analyse factors that could influence staffing requirements and patterns
• 2.7 Consider how to manage staffing patterns and adjust them to meet changing circumstances in own setting
• 2.8 Explain succession and contingency planning for the workforce and ways to achieve this