Consequences of NOT Meeting Responsibilities Flashcards
LO3
What is the regulation of settings?
Ensure settings remain safe by being regulated, inspected and judged against a range of standards.
The CQC regulates the health and social care sectors.
OFSTED regulates education and childcare settings.
What are the 5 types of potential consequences for not meeting responsibilities?
Direct costs
Indirect costs
Disciplinary action
Legal action
Removal from professional register
What are 5 examples of direct costs?
Setting could be sued for negligence
Compensation payouts
Legal costs
Fines
Insurance may not pay out if legal obligations/procedures were not followed
What are 4 examples of indirect costs?
Damage to reputation
Loss of income if they are closed down
Difficulty recruiting staff members
Loss of trust and respect from staff and service users
What are 4 examples of disciplinary action?
Dismissal of those involved
Verbal and written warnings
Increased monitoring of the setting (CQC or OFSTED visits)
Requirements to undergo further training
What are 2 examples of legal action?
Civil or criminal prosecution for breaching regulations.
Organisations could be sued and ordered to pay compensation
What happens when you are removed from the professional register?
Be “struck off” and not allowed to practice again
Loss of professional status and income
Only applies to trained professionals
(e.g doctors, nurses, dentists and teachers)
What are the 5 steps taken for disciplinary action?
- Verbal warning
- First written warning
- Final written warning
- Dismissal
- Removed from professional register (professionals only)
What is the impact of not meeting responsibilities?
Causing harm or injury to staff, residents or visitors
(E.G fractured limbs, food poisoning, burns or infectious diseases)
Poor standards of care
(E.G neglect and abuse)
