title: Learning disabilities: peer accreditation of a development unit.
abstract: This article details the process of peer review accreditation during the formation of a nursing development unit (NDU) in a community home for people with learning disabilities. The process involves thorough preparation and an accreditation visit. It necessitates professional openness, the sharing of ideas, and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues. The authors describe the aims of the new NDU, its philosophy of care and its ongoing quality management mechanisms.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Balkizas
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Morton
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Holgate
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000451:nursing*; D009731:Nursing Audit; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D010380:Peer Review; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D012112:Residential Facilities