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Best practices are generally-accepted, informally-standardized techniques, methods or processes that have proven themselves over time to accomplish given tasks. Often based upon common sense, these practices are commonly used where no specific formal methodology is in place or the existing methodology does not sufficiently address the issue. The idea is that with proper processes, checks and testing, a desired outcome can be delivered more effectively with fewer problems and unforeseen complications. In addition, a "best" practice can evolve to become better as improvements are discovered. Best practice is considered by some as a business buzzword, used to describe the process of developing and following a standard way of doing things that multiple organizations can use. Documenting and charting procedures and practices is a complicated and time-consuming process often skipped by companies, even though they may practise the proper processes consistently. Some consulting firms specialize in the area of Best Practice and offer pre-made ’templates’ to standardize business process documentation. Sometimes a "best practice" is not applicable or is inappropriate for a particular organization’s needs. A key strategic talent required when applying best practice to organizations is the ability to balance the unique qualities of an organization with the practices that it has in common with others. Good operating practice is a strategic management term. More specific uses of the term include good agricultural practices, good manufacturing practice, good laboratory practice, good clinical practice and good distribution practice. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia : Practices of medical specialists and medical dagbehandelcentra (no dental or psychiatric) |
