The toolkit has been developed for easy reading and reference. Although many are related, each Standard is addressed separately with a corresponding introduction inclusive of academic rationale and evidence, implementation advice, implementation examples and innovations, assessment tools and resources. Where possible, links are provided to take you directly to the corresponding website or resource. Therefore, for each Standard there are seven key sections:
Introduction
A general description/expansion of the standard incorporating the evidence/ academic rationale underlying the Standard.
Guidelines
Specific guidelines of care pertaining to each Standard. New Zealand Guidelines are presented with priority. International guidelines and/or expert/consensus/ position statements are provided where New Zealand guidelines do not exist and/or to provide additional information.
