Hello Karen,
While I think that, generally, the HSE's instrument rests on a good body of research (we can all argue about aspects), the problem with this and all 'off the peg' instruments is that it can be a case of one size fits no-one. In stress work, it is worth going the extra mile at the beginning of a study in order to identify the stressors specific to that organisation. This results in a 'tailor-made' instrument that picks up on the language, culture, and working of that group. Of, course, the next step is to assess levels of strain among workers along with the strengths of the stressors identified. A quantitative approach will help to identify associations: these are you hot-spots.
Having said all of this, as the HSE instrument considers most of the research, its constructs, while a little unusual, are sound. They can be used to help you to identify potential stressors (it is, ultimately, a RISK assessment instrument rather than a diagnostic one).
Kind regards
Kevin
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From: [log in to unmask] [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Karen Coomer [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 19 January 2012 16:59
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Stress Policy and DSE Report writing info sought please
Hi Iain
I don't understand why you feel the HSE management standards (I'm presuming that is what you are referring to) are not appropriate as it is the most well researched tool available and was specifically designed to risk assess at an organisational level.
Regards
Karen
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Iain Docherty
Sent: 19 January 2012 16:17
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Stress Policy and DSE Report writing info sought please
Afternoon All
Does anyone have a copy of a stress risk assessment policy that looks at performing the risk assessment from a group/cohort approach as opposed to the individual approach. We use the HSE methodology for the individual and it meets the NHSLA standards, but I feel that it is not appropropriate for use within a group setting eg risk assessing a ward as a whole. Would anyone have a copy of one that I could kindly peruse/borrow/nick or have as a belated christmas present please??
In addition, would any of you have a response template for DES/WSAs please as I would like to stream line our responses.
Thank you in advance and kind regards
Iain
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