healthcare sector(policies) Flashcards
(13 cards)
what are the main policies?
information sharing
data protection
complaints
health & safety
safeguarding
why are policies followed?
for good quality of care
safety of patients
prevent mistakes
consistency
promote health & well-being.
what are the consequences if not followed?
termination of contract
putting yourself and patient at harm
health & safety risks
negative reviews
what is a multidisciplinary team?
specialists that work together to provide more than one opinion.
share best practice.
give feedback.
collaborate with others.
what is the disciplinary policy?
makes sure punishments are given when someone has done wrong within the care they provide.
discuss and decide on punishment.
what is the grievance policy?
it allows staff to make a complaint within the workplace.
raise issue, investigate,decide on punishment.
what is the health&safety policy?
a way to keep everyone safe while promoting high standards of safety as it is everyone’s responsibility.
what is the information sharing policy?
it is the was patients and employees info is shared. falls under the data protection act.
what is the data protection policy?
protects private data while allowing people to know how much of their data is stored.
what is the safeguarding policy?
a way to keep everyone safe, it protects your rights, treats everyone fairly and with respect.
what is the complaints policy?
allows complaints throughout all legislation.
what technology supports?
apps (NHS)
Ai technology
assistive computer tech
what is evidence based practice?
work practiced using the best scientific evidence.
