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Understanding principles of effective resource management.

1.1 National, local and organizational strategies and priorities on resource planning and
management.

In human care, resource planning is the process of identifying what will be required in the future
and assigning adequate resources to meet those requirements promptly (Charani et al., 2021).
This often includes various assets, such as those required to provide care. Resources include the
items mentioned below.
 Human resources include employees' total skill sets, knowledge base, and experience.
 Financial resources are liquid assets used to buy products, services, or infrastructure.
 Buildings, equipment, and materials are examples of physical factors. This kind of asset
is sometimes referred to as capital.
 Several alternative techniques and objectives may be implemented at the national, local,
and organizational levels to plan and manage available resources in elder care settings.
These might be utilized in senior care facilities.

Nationally Coordinated Action

 Any of a variety of national-scale initiatives has potential. Here is a list of some of them:
 being conscious of the need to have adequate money to satisfy resource demands.
Governments often establish a budget, and corporations must utilize government cash
within certain parameters.
 One of the goals of the initiative is to create a national workforce plan or skill mix to
ensure a balanced age distribution among employees.
 Be mindful of the likelihood of resource allocation conflicts with fulfilling national
priority levels, such as those set by government agencies.
 Improving the financial stability of the services by establishing a feasible revenue-
generating system and a cost management plan that assures the best possible use of care
financing(Tukhliev et al., 2021).
 integrating service consumers' comments into long-term resource allocation policies to
ensure their voices are heard and their needs are satisfied
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1.2 Roles, responsibilities and accountability for resource management

The principal caretakers of an organization or firm are the people in charge of managing the
available resources. They support individuals who report directly to them in two key areas:
project execution and aiding people who report directly to them in discovering and realizing their
potential within the organization and the firm. They support people who report directly to them
in each of these areas so that those folks might succeed (Sara et al., 2021).
It is critical to have a clear understanding of the obligations that come with running a business.
Most job descriptions consist of a list of duties, and senior management spends most of their
time and energy ensuring that those obligations are met.
The degree to which managers are held responsible determines an organization's performance.
Great things have the potential to happen as a consequence of persons in management positions
who are focused not just on what they are responsible for but also on being accountable for how
their own activities contributed to the achievement of goals (Ayedee et al., 2021).
When individuals are forced to accept responsibility for their actions, they tend to spend less
time on worthless and distracting activities, as well as those that do not get them closer to the
goal they set for themselves. Employees closely observe their bosses' and other supervisors'
actions and demeanours to get insight into appropriate behaviours and how they should conduct
themselves in similar situations. When a company's executives demonstrate the importance of
accountability and how to accomplish it daily, there is a considerable probability that the
company's workers will follow suit, resulting in an organization that puts a strong priority on
responsibility. In other words, when a company's executives communicate the need for
accountability and how to do so daily.
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1.3 Importance of accurate forecasting for resource management

Accurate forecasting is the single most critical thing a company can do to enhance the possibility
that it will meet its objectives, achieve its goals, and solve any problems before they become
problems. This activity should take priority over all others that organizations do. Forecasting
based on human resource planning has the potential to greatly increase not only the business's
performance but also the productivity of its employees. Before a new caregiver can begin official
duties, they must finish an online training course, sometimes known as a shadow shift, and work
for some time under the supervision of an experienced colleague (Ahmed et al., 2021).
Following the probation review's end, the spot checks' results are analyzed and discussed. We
also look at what went well and what may be improved, and we document these discussions and
future objectives for office supervision in their separate files. After a twelve-week trial period, all
staff are subjected to random and unannounced inspections to determine if they should be
recruited permanently. This examination aims to evaluate who should be recruited on a long-
term basis. The probationary term may be extended if certain concerns are brought to light.
There is also the issue of whether or not this specific area of employment is a good fit for the
person in question. In the semiannual supervision meeting, you and your supervisor will review
your accomplishments from the previous year and then make goals for the next six months.
Following that, new goals will be developed in advance of the annual evaluation (Kumar et al.,
2021).
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1.4 Value of using assets and resources outside traditional service and in the community

Asset-based services in the community Supplement person-centred care plans by encouraging

clients to seek out and participate in organizations and other sorts of assistance outside the home
that may help them keep their independence and continue to pursue their interests. When one is
aware of the client's social background, it is simpler to discover community resources, such as
day centres or other activity groups that may assist the client. Encouragement of participation in
local activities is one approach to enhance the lives of persons who live alone or have mobility
challenges due to sickness. A community asset is anything that may be utilized to improve the
quality of life for the people who live there. In other words, no one must be active; anybody may
be inspired to reach their full potential and contribute to making their community a better place
(Bowers et al., 2021). A stay-at-home mother who organizes playdates for her children. A person
who takes on informal leadership roles in a group. Heroic firemen who put their lives in danger
to rescue others. All of these objects are members of the group.
 Educational institutions, medical facilities, religious structures, public libraries, leisure
centres, and social clubs are all examples. A landmark or emblem that reflects the town.
This might be a community meeting place on the second story of an ancient building, or
it could be a retirement home for the elderly. A park, marsh, or another open area in the
existing neighbourhood might fulfil this role.
 The presence of public transit, childcare centres, recycling centres, and cultural
organizations may improve local residents' quality of life.
 The company might be large employment in the region as well as a source of money for
the town.

Every one of you can make a difference in society in a variety of ways. Everyone has something
to offer: local knowledge, connections to other participants, or physical labour such as answering
phones, filing envelopes, giving out pamphlets, or moving heavy goods. The point here is that
everyone has something they can contribute to making their community a better place (Ramaano
et al., 2021).
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1.5 Role technology plays as a resource in delivery and service management

Technology advancements have considerably benefited both service delivery and administration.
Technology may be used to manage and monitor the systems and processes involved in
delivering services and provide real-time information on the quality of such services. Problems
or interruptions in service may be recognized and corrected more rapidly with this in place
(Nayak et al., 2021). One notable example is the use of technology in service management to
monitor customer feedback and communication. It may also be used to keep track of employee
schedules and inventories. This guarantees that the right people are working on the right tasks
and that consumers always get timely and accurate service.
Furthermore, technology is increasingly being utilized to ease client interactions, such as via the
development of automated customer portals. These portals enable consumers to keep track of
their interactions with a company and see up-to-date information about the services they use.
Back-office tasks that largely depend on computers include purchasing and accounts payable.
How technology is employed in service delivery and management is significantly influenced by
factors such as the kind of organization and the customer's individual demands and preferences.
Sometimes a more conventional face-to-face approach is the best choice, and it may be
preferable to forgo using technology altogether. When dealing with a big number of consumers,
for example, technology may be essential (Vahdat et al., 2021).
With the development of mobile and social media, having a robust social media strategy that
actively integrates consumers across a range of channels of communication is more crucial than
ever. As a result, it is essential to develop a complete strategy that will guide the development
and implementation of technologically based client interaction solutions.
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1.6 Sustainability in terms of resource management in adult care

When it comes to managing resources for aged care, sustainability is doing it in a manner that
does not jeopardize future generations' ability to provide for themselves. It is critical to safeguard
and expand long-term access to resources (Martin et al., 2021). To determine if the current elder
care system can be maintained in the future, we must analyze factors such as population growth,
changing demographics, technological advancement, economic development, and environmental
deterioration. Managing everything at once may seem difficult, but it is important if we care
about the long-term health of the systems we put in place.
Long-term resource management issues in elder care are compounded by variables such as
global population growth, changing demographics, and fast technological innovation. While the
ageing population puts further demand on already overstressed resources, it also provides an
opportunity for novel methods to care.
As the population ages, there is a greater demand for institutional care, such as nursing facilities,
home health aides, and social workers, which may cause societal problems. This puts a larger
load on families' informal caregiving networks. Healthcare technology innovations are ongoing
processes of refinement and improvement. Despite the high expense of integrating new
technology, it has the potential to reduce the chance of patient damage, increase the number of
patients who can get treatment at home, and decrease the number of patients who must be
hospitalized. However, many in the service industry and those who receive them, particularly
those with little resources, find the rate at which technology is progressing to be intimidating.
Economic expansion and environmental degradation impact make sustainable resource
management difficult for elder care organizations. Economic goals, such as supporting economic
growth via higher GDP, have often taken precedence over social goals, such as increasing
people's health and happiness. Although still in their infancy, more sustainable types of
economic growth have arisen in recent decades (Hajian et al., 2021).
The healthcare industry has a large environmental impact and must be included in any
consideration of long-term sustainability. Baths instead of showers cause energy loss or
increased water demand while transferring patients to hospitals or nursing homes when they
could be cared for at home, causing greenhouse gas emissions (Martin et al., 2021). Elder care
professionals should be aware of these issues and actively seek solutions. To prevent the
consequences of climate change, we must lower our energy use by substituting online
communication with in-person visits. Reduced feelings of isolation may be beneficial to health.
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1.7 Processes for acquiring resources

A list of all the people, places, items, and services that will be utilized to carry out the project's
activities is prepared during the Acquire Resources phase of the project's life cycle. The key
advantage of this strategy is that it describes and directs resource allocation to activities that are
best suited for those resources. This method is carried out on many occasions along the course of
a project's development. A corporation may complete a project by using its own resources, or it
can bring in resources from outside the organization. Managers who focus on functions rather
than resources are in charge of obtaining and distributing internal resources. When collecting
resources from outside sources, the procurement technique is employed. The project
management team may or may not have direct authority over resource allocation, depending on a
variety of factors. This category includes collective bargaining agreements, employing
freelancers, operating in a matrix organization, having several reports both internally and
outside, and other similar traits (Andersén et al., 2021).
The word resource acquisition refers to the process of acquiring the employees, facilities,
equipment, materials, and other assets required to carry out the specified activities of a project.
All essential resources must be obtained or allocated via the Project Manager's negotiating
efforts. It's critical that you start putting together the team that will work on your project as soon
as feasible. To begin to start with this plan, it is critical to assess the present workforce and
management. Many of the abilities you'll want are likely already represented on your team. If
this is the case, you must begin developing ways to incorporate those team members as soon as
feasible. If your team lacks a vital competence or set of competencies, you will need to begin
recruiting and negotiating compensation for new team members (Santos et al., 2022). At this
level, constraints that may influence the project and individual team members must be examined.
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