accountability to professional bodies

Created by: kawsrosman
Created on: 13-12-21 09:04

name examples of professional bodies in The UK.

.The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
.The Royal College of Nursing (RNC)
.The Health and Care Professions Council
(HCPC)
.The General Medical Council (GMC)

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what regulations must workers follow in their health and social care setting?

.Follow codes of professional conduct
.Be familiar with and able to apply current codes of practice
.Ensure that revalidation procedures are followed
Follow procedures for raising concern (whistleblowing

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what is the meaning of a 'Regulation'?

= A law which sets the standard of professional conduct required by people who work in health and social care settings

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who might workers be disciplined by if they do not follow regulations?

.Their employer
.Police (if they have committed a crime)

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what may occur as a result of the worker being disciplined?

.May have some responsibilities taken away from them
.Can lose their professional status
.May lose their job

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accountability to professional bodies