title: An integrated approach to introducing and maintaining supervision: the 4S model.
abstract: Although strongly recommended as a matter of clinical governance for nurses and other health service professionals, supervision is not universally and robustly in place. This article outlines the 4S model--structure, skills, support and sustainability. This first puts in place a managerial structure, then teaches a solution-focused approach and skills to volunteer supervisors, as well as ensuring support and sustainability.
authors.affiliation: Bolton PCT.
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Waskett
mesh_terms: D054976:Clinical Governance / Q000458:organization & administration; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006379:Helping Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011361:Professional Competence; D012944:Social Support