Standards of Practice

Standards of Practice represent the parameters of responsibility for which practitioners are accountable. Standards of Practice provide a framework for process and measurement for quality. For life care planning, Standards of Practice delineate a consistency of practice across disciplines and define the practice unifonnly. Pursuant to the transdisciplinary nature of the practice of life care planning, the committee formed to draft the Standards of Practice faced the daunting task of examining a myriad of licensure and practice standards for multiple professions. The objective was to research existing laws and standards to avoid conflict and to maintain individual professional standards for the groups represented. Furthermore, the goal was to isolate and define the practice components that are uniquely representative of the specialty of life care planning. This then allowed a framework for appropriate professional judgement within the context of guidelines. Moreover, the intent was io frame standards that would encourage individual practitioners to participate in education and research directed toward the advancement and refinement of the practice, itself.