Механізми Саморегулювання Діяльності Медіаторів: Кращі Практики І Уроки Для України (Self-Regulation of Mediation: Best Practices and Lessons for Ukraine)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Kyselova
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Self Regulation

Strategic Audit Inquiry: The Impact of Timing and the Promotion of Statutory Protections on Client Fraud Disclosures

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-167
Author(s):  
John R. Lauck ◽  
Stephen J. Perreault ◽  
Joseph R. Rakestraw ◽  
James S. Wainberg
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Audit Committees ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Extant Literature ◽  
Psychological Theories ◽  
Inquiry Process ◽  
The Impact

SYNOPSIS Auditing standards require external auditors to inquire of client-employees regarding their knowledge of actual or suspected fraud (PCAOB 2010b; AICPA 2016). However, the extant literature provides little guidance on practical methods that auditors can employ to increase the likelihood of fraud disclosure and improve audit quality. Drawing upon best practices in the whistleblowing literature and psychological theories on self-regulation, we experimentally test the efficacy of two practical strategies that auditors can employ during the fraud inquiry process: actively promoting statutory whistleblower protections and strategically timing their fraud inquiries. Our results indicate that auditors are more likely to elicit client-employee fraud disclosures by actively promoting statutory whistleblower protections and strategically timing the fraud inquiry to take place in the afternoon, when client-employee self-regulation is more likely to be depleted. These two audit inquiry strategies should be of considerable interest to audit practitioners, audit committees, and those concerned with improving audit quality. Data Availability: From the authors by request.

scholarly journals Healthy and Concentrated Cannabis Plants: How to Use Acronyms to Optimize Production

2019 ◽  
Vol 102 (2) ◽  
pp. 421-426
Author(s):  
Markus Roggen
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Control Point ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Mold Growth ◽  
Pesticide Contamination ◽  
Critical Control Point ◽  
Production Pipeline ◽  
Oil Formulation

Abstract In an industry that has only recently and slowlymoved out of the shadows of illegality, regulationsand guidelines for cannabis product safety are justcatching up to the standards of other industries. Often, our industry has had to introduce best practices and self-regulation to ensure the safety of ourproducts and customers, as well as to help any regulating body in building such frameworks. This article will focus on how OutCo has implemented Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols to ensure the safety of every aspect of the production pipeline. The prevention of mold growth in drying flowers would be a classic example of food safety and is our prime example of how HACCP has informed our approach to this task. HACCP also contributed to the prevention of pesticide contamination, worker safety, and cannabis oil formulation.

scholarly journals A Document Analysis of Nationally Available Faculty Assessment Forms of Resident Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 833-840
Author(s):  
Judith C. French ◽  
Lily C. Pien
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Written Feedback ◽  
Faculty Assessment ◽  
Resident Performance ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Competency Based Assessment

ABSTRACT Background Written feedback by faculty of resident performance is valuable when it includes components based on assessment for learning. However, it is not clear how often assessment forms include these components for summative and formative feedback. Objective To analyze prompts used in forms for faculty assessment of resident performance, guided by best practices in survey research methodology, self-regulation theory, and competency-based assessment. Methods A document analysis, which is a qualitative approach used to analyze content and structure of texts, was completed on assessment forms nationally available in MedHub. Due to the number of forms available, only internal medicine and surgery specialties were included. A document summary form was created to analyze the assessments. The summary form guided researchers through the analysis. Results Forty-eight forms were reviewed, each from a unique residency program. All forms provided a textbox for comments, and 54% made this textbox required for assessment completion. Eighty-three percent of assessments placed the open textbox at the end of the form. One-third of forms contained a simple prompt, “Comments,” for the narrative section. Fifteen percent of forms included a box to check if the information on the form had been discussed with the resident. Fifty percent of the assessments were unclear if they were meant to be formative or summative in nature. Conclusions Our document analysis of assessment forms revealed they do not always follow best practices in survey design for narrative sections, nor do they universally address elements deemed important for promotion of self-regulation and competency-based assessment.

scholarly journals Sustainable Management of Chemicals in Russia - Improving the Use of Chemicals and Minimizing the Danger for Nature and Human Beings

10.12737/6630 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 3-11
Author(s):  
Тарасова ◽  
Natalya Tarasova ◽  
Макарова ◽  
A. Makarova ◽  
Аткиссон ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Chemical Production ◽  
Management Of Chemicals

In this article we have analyzed the system of chemicals management in Russia. We have used the TSIS (“Trends & Indicators, Systems, Innovation, Strategy”) method as a tool for the analysis of the current state and for the elaboration of the concept of sustainable management of chemicals in Russia. The analysis showed that sustainable management of chemicals in Russia today might most effectively consist of: • The creation of the legal framework, including legislative support for many existing best practices; • Involvement of chemicals businesses and the general public in the process of promoting management, including creation of a culture of consumption and production of sustainable chemicals; • In addition to the state regulation, the implementation of business initiatives and the tools of self-regulation for business. We have found out that the organization of sustainable management of chemicals in Russia will require changes in chemical production (including internalizing the expenses now externalized to nature) and the consumption chains. The time to act is now, otherwise the planned growth in the production and consumption of chemicals is very likely to lead to catastrophic consequences both for the nature and for the human health. For the most part, best practices in sustainable management of chemicals (practices that could have a positive impact on the situation) are known in Russia. However, their effectiveness is low. The situation reflects the absence of a Russian legal framework on chemicals safety, and the current low motivation of business to adopt the best practices in the absence of clear signals from the state that it should be so. In order to create the system of sustainable management of chemicals, the state authorities should not only use the state regulation, but also actively promote and develop business initiatives and involve the society.

10 Self-Regulation and Private Actors

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Spangler Timothy
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Financial Markets ◽  
Financial Regulation ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Hedge Fund ◽  
Codes Of Conduct ◽  
Private Investment ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Private Actors

This chapter focuses on self-regulation as a means for private actors to address the governance challenge in private investment funds. It first considers the role and limits of financial regulation before discussing the ways that self-regulation and private actors can help in governing the organization, renumerating, risk management and reporting activities of private investment funds. It then examines four codes of conduct for private actors involved in private investment funds: the Best Practices of the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets, the Managed Fund Association’s Sound Practices, Sir Andrew Large’s consultation on ‘Hedge Fund Standards’, and the Institutional Limited Partners Association guidelines. The chapter concludes with an analysis of the role of investors in investor protection failures and the importance of private law for private actors seeking to address the governance challenge.

Definitional Challenges of Dealing with Sovereign Wealth Funds

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew ROZANOV
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
International Monetary Fund ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
G7 Countries ◽  
Sovereign Wealth Funds ◽  
International Policy ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
National Legislation ◽  
Legal Norms ◽  
The International Monetary Fund

International policy-makers so far have successfully pre-empted any new major national legislation in the G7 countries aimed specifically at sovereign wealth funds by getting the International Monetary Fund to work with them on formulating a set of best practices commonly known as the Santiago Principles. However, some observers stress that this is just the beginning. How does one measure and evaluate compliance with these principles? Is voluntary self-regulation really sufficient? Or is there a need for new rules and regulations? As the discussion shifts from policy and economics to governance and regulation, we move firmly into the realm of law—legal norms, rules, and statutes. However, the required clarity and commonality of definitions and terms have been elusive. There does not seem to be universal agreement about the precise meanings of even the most fundamental terms in the SWF debate. This article hence focuses on the definitional challenges inherent in this debate.

scholarly journals Money Eating: The War Beyond Private Sector Initiative

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 1060-1063
Author(s):  
LOIDA A. RILVERIA
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Conflict Of Interest ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Service Improvement ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
Policy Responses ◽  
Common Basis ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Shared Service

The main purpose of this study is to know the best practices and challenges of private sector in fighting money eating. The study employed the qualitative research method using the documentary analysis and made use of Qualitative Analysis in determining the best practices and challenges of the private sector. Based on the findings, the best practices of private sector are in two themes: Public-Private Sector Partnership and Private Sector Self-Regulation; the challenges of private sector are in two themes: Lack of Cooperation and Conflict of Interest. This implies that the private sector plays an important role in fighting money eating and the challenges of private sector is multifarious.Money eating is not just a public sector matter. As a common basis of money eating for public officials, the private sector portions account ability for money eating. Eradicating money eating by mounting a multi-pronged scheme incorporating liberalization, deregulation, civil service improvement, and institutionalization of a participating line to shared service delivery and its monitoring. Comprising the private sector will not only countenance the progress of supplementary refined and sensitive policy responses to money eating but will also put pressure on the private sector to elevation its own standards of deeds.

scholarly journals Interactive and Participatory Audit and Feedback (IPAF): theory-based development and multi-site implementation outcomes with specialty clinic staff

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edmond Ramly ◽  
Diane R. Lauver ◽  
Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi ◽  
Christie M. Bartels
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Audit And Feedback ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Frontline Staff ◽  
Target Behaviors ◽  
Implementation Outcomes

Abstract Background Theory-based implementation strategies, such as audit and feedback (A&F), can improve the adoption of evidence-based practices. However, few strategies have been developed and tested to meet the needs of specialty clinics. In particular, frontline staff can execute cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction protocols, but A&F strategies to support them are not well examined. Our objective was to develop and evaluate a theory-based approach to A&F, Interactive and Participatory A&F (IPAF). Methods We developed IPAF informed by two complementary theories, self-regulation theory (SRT) and self-determination theory (SDT). IPAF applies concepts from these theories to inform (1) what to address with staff to improve rates of best practices (SRT) and (2) how to interact with staff to improve behaviors aligned with best practices (SDT). We promoted IPAF fidelity by developing a semi-structured guide to facilitate staff discussion of target behaviors, perceived barriers, goals, and action plans. We evaluated IPAF in the context of eight quasi-experimental implementations in specialty clinics across two health systems. Following a hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation design, we reported intervention outcomes for CVD risk reduction elsewhere. This paper reports implementation outcomes associated with IPAF, focusing on feasibility, appropriateness, acceptability, fidelity, and adoption. We evaluated implementation outcomes using mixed-methods data including electronic health record (EHR) data, team records, and staff questionnaire responses. Results Eighteen staff participated in 99 monthly, individual, synchronous (face-to-face or phone) IPAF sessions during the first 6 months of implementation. Subsequently, we provided over 375 monthly feedback emails. Feasibility data revealed high staff attendance (90–93%) and engagement in IPAF sessions. Staff highly rated questionnaire items about IPAF acceptability. Team records and staff responses demonstrated fidelity of IPAF delivery and receipt. Adoption of target behaviors increased significantly (all P values < 0.05), and adoption or behaviors were maintained for over 24 months. Conclusions We developed and evaluated a theory-based approach to A&F with frontline staff in specialty clinics to improve the implementation of evidence-based interventions. The findings support feasibility, appropriateness, acceptability, and fidelity of IPAF, and staff adoption and maintenance of target behaviors. By evaluating multi-site implementation outcomes, we extended prior research on clinic protocols and A&F beyond primary care settings and providers.

A Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists' Approaches to Assessing Social Communication Disorders in Children

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Kristen Izaryk ◽  
Robin Edge ◽  
Dawn Lechwar
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Teacher Report ◽  
Formal Assessment ◽  
Language Sampling ◽  
Specific Assessment ◽  
Social Communication Disorders

Purpose The purpose of this article is to explore and describe the approaches and specific assessment tools that speech-language pathologists are currently using to assess social communication disorders (SCDs) in children, in relation to current best practices. Method Ninety-four speech-language pathologists completed an online survey asking them to identify which of the following approaches they use to assess children with SCD: parent/teacher report, naturalistic observation, formal assessment, language sample analysis, interviews, semistructured tasks, and peer/self-report. Participants were also asked to identify specific assessment tools they use within each approach. Results Participants most commonly assess SCDs by combining interviews, naturalistic observation, language sampling, parent/teacher report, and formal assessment. Semistructured tasks and peer/self-report tools were less frequently utilized. Several established parent/teacher report and formal assessment tools were commonly identified for assessing SCDs. Most participants use an informal approach for interviews, language sampling, and naturalistic observations in their SCD assessment process. Conclusions Generally, participants follow best practices for assessing SCDs by combining several different approaches. Some considerations for future assessment are identified, including the use of established protocols in the place of informal approaches in order to make the assessment of SCDs more systematic. Future directions for research are discussed.

Practical Resources for Provision of Services to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Users of AAC

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-39
Author(s):  
Elena Dukhovny ◽  
E. Betsy Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Flexible Systems ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Provision Of Services

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, over 20% of Americans speak a language other than English in the home, with Spanish, Chinese, and French being the languages most commonly spoken, aside from English. However, few augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems offer multilingual support for individuals with limited functional speech. There has been much discussion in the AAC community about best practices in AAC system design and intervention strategies, but limited resources exist to help us provide robust, flexible systems for users who speak languages other than English. We must provide services that take into consideration the unique needs of culturally and linguistically diverse users of AAC and help them reach their full communication potential. This article outlines basic guidelines for best practices in AAC design and selection, and presents practical applications of these best practices to multilingual/multicultural clients.

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