Session 6 Flashcards
What are the 7 regulatory bodies of healthcare
-care quality commission (CQC)
-health and safety executives (HSE)
-general dental council (GDC)
-nursing and midwifery council (NMC)
-health and care professionals council (HCPC)
-information commissioners office (ICO)
-office for standards in education, children’s services and skills (ofsted)
What does the care quality commission do
-independent regulator, independent voice, able to publish views on quality issues in healthcare
-ensure services provide safe, effective, compassionate, high quality care
-register providers
-focus on how to improve services
-can take action to protect service users
What do the health and safety executives do
-improve health and safety in workplaces
-national independent regulator for h&s in workplace, including public and private healthcare
-ensure h&s standards are adhered to
-inspect health and care workplaces following health and safety incidents of a non clinical nature
What does the general dental council do
-uk wide statutory regulator
-protect individuals safety
-maintain public confidence in dentistry
-Register qualified professionals
-set standards for dental team
-investigate complaints about dental practice
-ensure quality dental education
What does the information commissioners office do
-promote and support information rights in the public interest, encouraging transparency and data privacy for individuals
-carry out audits and advisory visits across health organisations in relation to personal data
What does ofsted do
-responsible for regulating children homes under the caste standard act where regulated activities take place (personal care)
-requirement to register with the CQC where regulated activities take place
What does the health care professionals council do
-regulate a range of health- related professionals
-set standards cards for professionals education, training and practice
-register qualified professionals who meet required standards
-can take action if professionals on the register do not meet standards
What does the nursing and midwifery council do
-ensure that professionals have the knowledge and skills to deliver consistent safe quality care
-set the education standards professionals must achieve to practice in the uk
-register professionals
-can investigate reported incidents and take action
-Expect registered professionals to uphold the standards and behaviour set by the NMC code
What are the 4 main sections of the NMC code
-prioritise people
-practice effectively
-preserve safety
-promote professionalism and trust
What falls under the ‘prioritise people’ section of the NMC code
-act in best interest of patients at all times
-patients should feel empowered
-always treat patients with respect and ensure their rights are always upheld
-always ensure dignity is preserved and patients needs are recognised, assessed and responded to without undue delay
What falls under the ‘practice effectively’ section of the NMC code
-practice in line with the best available evidence and training
-clear communication with staff and patients
-work cooperatively with colleagues and staff
-share your skills, knowledge and experience for the benefit of patients and colleagues
-keep clear and accurate records relevant to your practice as well as be accountable for your actions
What falls under the ‘preserve safety’ section of the NMC code
-only work on a patient if you are competent
-always offer help in an emergency
-reduce as much as possible from your practice
-safeguard immediately if you think someone is at risk of harm
What falls under the ‘promote professionalism and trust’ section of the NMC code
-uphold the reputation of your profession
-ensure you fulfill all registration requirements
-cooperate with all investigations and audits
-respond to any complaints made against you
-provide leadership
Who are they 4 professionals covered by the NMC
Nurses, midwifes, training nursing associates, assistant practitioner
