Fitness To Pratice Flashcards
Role of Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
The protection of the public in its dealing with nurses and midwives through promotion of high standards of professionalism, training practice, conduct.
Changes in new Act
Recognition of midwifery as a distinct profession
Public FIP hearings
Non nursing/midwifery majority on NMBI Board
Why are nurses reported to fitness to practice?
Patients or family believe some wrong was done or the hospital has not properly dealt with the initial complaint.
Drug abuse and behavioural issues
Grounds for Complaints - New Nurses Act 2011
Professional Misconduct
Poor professional performance
A relevant medical disability
New ground for complaint - Poor Professional Performance
Means a failure by nurse to meet standards of competence (knowledge or skill) that is expected of a registered nurse
Example of Misconduct
Poor record keeping
Failure to monitor patient condition
Pressure area wound care
Competency Concern
Advice from colleagues
Avoid allegations of intimidation
Behavioural Issues
Foul language
Lack of respect
Hostility
Sexual relationships with patient
Behavioural Issues 2
Inappropriate use of internet
Sleeping on duty
Failure to supervise
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
May cause impairment that would render a person unfit to practice
Medication issues
Theft of drugs, prescription, needles and syringes.
Forging prescriptions
Record keeping and report writing
Nurse should establish and maintain accurate clear current records with legal framework
No notes
No defence
Erasure Non-Payment Retention Fee(s)
Failure to pay Retention Fee may result in :
Name of nurse erased from register or registration suspended.
What must you notify board of?
Change of address or status
