HCLP indemnity and appraisals Flashcards
(24 cards)
what are discretionary indemnity providers? and give examples?
the older fashioned way of indemnity, this used to be the only type of indemnity available
MDDUS
DPL
DDU
give examples of insurance based indemnity providers?
BDA
TDS
what is crown indemnity? why is this not full cover?
provided by the NHS if you work exclusively with the NHS
this only covers claims for compensation so you will need additional indemnity
give an example of a corporate scheme for indemnity? and what it this and does it pose an issue?
Oasis
This is specific to some companies you work with, may get you exclusive rates.
If you ever leave the company, you will need to find a new provider in most cases
how long is a cycle of CPD?
5 years
what are SMART goals?
specific
measurable
achievable
realistic
time bound
how many hours of radiography CPD do the GDC recommend?
5 hours per cycle
how many hours of disinfection and decontamination CPD do the GDC recommend?
5 hours per cycle
how many hours of medical emergency CPD do the GDC recommend?
10 hours per cycle (2 per year)
why do we appraise?
the appraisal process allows provision of positive feedback as well as identifying areas for improvement and barriers e.g., health issues
it gives an opportunity to discuss a personal development plan to enhance skills
it motivates people
why is appraisal important in healthcare?
it is essential to maintain the public, employer, and self and other healthcare workers confidence in the safety and effectiveness of the dental profession
what dental staff have a contractual obligation to appraisals in the NHS?
all dental staff employed in PDS and hospital dental services
in the practice, who must do appraisals?
all staff - dentists, therapists, nurses, receptionists, practice manager
in the practice, how often should appraisals take place?
annually - unless there is an issue, may appraise more frequently
why do indemnity fees ramp up quickly?
as you progress your skills
if you decide to specialise
how to indemnity fees very in different regions?
Scotland is cheaper than England due to less claims
what must you do to make the GDC aware that you have indemnity?
fill out the indemnity declaration form every year when you renew GDC memberhsip
what problems arise with changing indemnity provider?
- must check that when you change, you are still covered for things that happened in the past when you were your last indemnity provider (“Run over cover”)
- if working abroad, check cover requirements in that specific country
- Ireland/ NI have different rates
How do indemnity providers help you?
- complaints
- claims
- ethical issues
- child protection
- raising concerns
- NHS, obudsman
- professional disputes
- reputational damage
- employment law advice (if you own a practice)
- GDC fitness to practice
what information should you provide to your indemnity provider?
- scope of practice
- hours you work
- where you work
- correct grade
what does enhanced GDC require?
personal development plan (PDP) and continued personal development (CDP)
5 year cycle
mandatory annual reporting deadline
GDC recommended topics
mandatory reflection
when may your CPD be invalid?
if it does not have a development outcome
who is usually the appraisee in the practice?
practice owner/ manager
what evidence must you gather for an appraisal?
- job role
- additional roles
- PDP
- probity
- health
- complaints and compliments
- significant event analysis i.e., medical emergency
- quality improvement activities e.g., audit
