law ppt Flashcards
How long should the RP record be kept for?
5 years
What must be included in the RP notice?
name of rp, reg number, in charge and notice must be conspiculously displayed
Can you sign in as RP off premises
yes
How long is the RP allowed to be absent from the premises for in 24 hours?
2 hours
What activities cannot be undertaken in the absence of the RP?
Professional check, sale and supply of P, POM, PGDS, ES, supply of pre checked rx
What activities can be undertaken in the absence of RP
Labelling, dispensing, accuracy checking, taking in rx, gsl sales
How many professional standards is there
9
What does clinical governance include
– clinical effectiveness
– risk management
– patient experience and involvement
– Audit
– Education & training
– Information and IT
– Staff management
How many CPD entries must a pharmacist complete per year
4
What is revalidation
Revalidation is a process which will help you to keep
your professional skills and knowledge up to date. It
will help you to show how you provide the safe and
effective care patients and the public expect, as set
out in the standards for pharmacy professionals.
How does revalidation affect CPD
Addition of 2 new elements to the CPD framework
for pharmacists & pharmacy technicians
What are the stages of audit
identify topic
agree or identify standards of best practice
define methodology
pilot data collection
What are the stages of audit
identify topic
agree or identify standards of best practice
define methodology
pilot data collection
analysis
report and make recommendations
implement change
re audit
What is confidential information
Electronic and hard copy data
– Personal details
– Any information about a person’s med hx, treatment or care that could
identify them
– Information shared by patients that is not strictly medical in nature
can you disclose confidential information
Appropriate situations: when you have the patient’s consent, when
the law says you must, or when it is in the public interest to do so
What is capacity
Adults are assumed to have capacity unless there is
evidence to suggest otherwise
* Age does not dictate capacity.
* Young people (16-18yo) are assumed to have capacity
unless there is evidence to suggest otherwise as per
adults – therefore use same criteria to assess capacity.
* Children (under 16) are not assumed to have capacity
and must demonstrate competence (Gillick). You must
be assured that the child has the maturity and ability to
understand what they are consenting to. If a child lacks
capacity any person with parental responsibility can
give consent on their behalf.
What is the 2 types of consent
Explicit – specific permission, spoken or written
Implied – consent indicated indirectly
What does capacity mean
Capacity means being able to weigh up
information, being able to communication an
answer and understand consequences of a
decision.
What are the steps of whistleblowing
– Understand company whistleblowing policy
– Raise concern with member of staff / employer in the first instance
– Many cases can be managed by discussing your concerns with the staff
member implicated – line manager if not.
