Tools and resources Tools to help you put the guidance into practice. Implementation support How to use quality standards Audit and service improvement Quality standard service improvement template Excel 1.52 MB 19 March 2021 Using quality standards to improve practice in care homes for older people PDF 278 KB 11 January 2015 Shared learning Shared learning information Guidance into practice About the Into practice guide Practical steps to improving the quality of care and services using NICE guidance