Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Communication And Professionalism > Accountability And Responsibility > Flashcards

Accountability And Responsibility Flashcards

1
Q

What is accountability according Emanuel 1996?

A

It generally refers to the obligation of one party to provide a justification and to be held responsible for its actions by another interested party

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is responsibility?

A

It is something your are expected to do and carry out.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Who are paramedics accountable to?

A 
Ourselves 
Patient
HCPC
Family
Trust
Public
University 
Employer
College of Paramedics
Colleagues
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What does personal accountability mean?

A

Focusing on individual responsibility and awareness of your own competence and educational needs.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is team accountability?

A

Focusing on issues such as delegation and the skill mix of staff to ensure that staff are prepared and supported to deliver the necessary care services assigned to the team

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is organisational accountability?

A

Focusing on wider organisational issues such as having appropriate policies, procedures, reporting and governance arrangements in place that includes for example whistleblowing and miscommunication.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the three main areas of accountability?

A

Professional accountability

Legal accountability

Ethical accountability

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is professional accountability?

A

It ensures professionals and non professionals practice in a sound and sustainable manner, maintain accountability for their practice and are held accountable for any deficiencies in their professional activities.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is legal accountability?

A

Refers to the theory under the law to find culpability (fault) such as crime.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is ethical responsibility?

A

Make sure to act with consideration of right and wrong.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How to paramedic professionals have professional accountability?

A

They are regulated by Health and Care Professions Council and mist follow the codes of conduct.

Technicians and ECAs are not registered and therefore not regulated.

Student paramedics are not registered but are still expected to comply with codes of conduct.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is criminal law according to legal accountability?

A

Relates to conduct which the State considers with disapproval and it seeks to control and/or eradicate.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is civil law according to legal accountability?

A

Legal mechanism through which individuals can assert claims against others and have those rights adjudicated (judged) and enforced.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is common law according to legal accountability? (Slapper and Kelly 1990)

A

Law and procedural rules that have been created by the judiciary through the decisions in the cases they have heard.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is statute law according to legal accountability? (Slapper and Kelly 1990)

A

Law that has been created by parliament in the form of legislations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is a no blame culture?

A

It is built on the positive belief that employees want to be fully participative members of high-performing teams, and no one comes to work with the intention of doing a poor quality job.

17
Q

What was the purpose of the no blame culture?

A

It was introduced to make sure errors and deficiencies were highlighted by employers

18
Q

What is a blame culture?

A

It is characterised by an unwillingness to accept responsibility for mistakes due to a fear of criticism or prosecution

19
Q

What is a just culture?

A

It treats and supports the staff early so they are able to speak up with confidence

20
Q

What is professionalism?

A

The competence or skill expected of a professional

21
Q

What are the 6 Cs?

A 
Care
Compassion
Competence
Commitment
Communication
Courage
22
Q

How do you maintain professionalism?

A

Work within the law

Taking responsibility

Follow HCPC standards

Good communicator

Implement 6 Cs

Follow policies and procedures within your trust

Follow ethical and legal guidelines

Work within your skill and knowledge level

Respect

Maintain dignity

Maintain privacy

Maintain confidentiality

Own up to mistakes and learn from them

Know individual responsibilities

Understand peoples cultures and backgrounds

Maintain professional boundaries

23
Q

What are the ethical principles?

A

Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice

Communication And Professionalism (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions