lecture 12: Pharmacy regulations 3 Flashcards
3 METHODS OF REVALIDATION FOR PHARMACY PROFESSIONALS?
CPD
peer discussion
reflective account
when should revalidation records be submitted?
every year at the same time that pharmacists make annual declarations for renewal of registration
CPD planned learning questions?
what are you planning to learn?
how are you planning to learn it?
give an example of how this learning has benefited the people using your services
CPD unplanned learning questions?
- describe an unplanned event or activity that has enabled you to learn something new or refresh your knowledge?
- give an example of how this learning has benefited people using your services?
what is peer discussion? what do the GPhC expect?
GPhC expect you to identify someone with whom they will speak about their practice and record the benefit it has for the people using their services
does this have to be face to face?
no, phone or any other mode of communication
what is required of this person for your peer discussion?
you must trust them. safe space where you can be open an honest
if selected for the review, GPhC want to know all the details that’s been discussed? TF
False, they just want to confirm that the discussion took place
what is included on your peer discussion record?
name, contact and role of your peer
how the peer changed your practice for the benefit of people using your services
–Why did you chose this peer?
–How has this peer discussion helped you to reflect on and make improvements to your practice?
–Give a real example of any beneficial outcomes for the people using your services as a result of making changes to your practice.
–Do include any feedback about your practice that you have had from other people.
–You do not have to include information on the subject(s) discussed if you feel the contents are confidential.
what can a reflective account also be called?
case study
what is a reflected account? what’s it based on?
GPhC want you to write a reflective account based on GPhC standards
to help demonstrate that reflection is happening
why does the GPhC provide guidance and examples on reflected accounts?
as its not something that pharmacists are used to in education and training
questions on a reflective account?
-when did you meet the GPhC standards?
area of work?
typical uses of your services?
real example of when you met the standards?
do you get told if you’re selected to be reviewed on your records?
yes, then you get personalised feedback afterwards
do you get feedback if you’re not selected for review?
yes but its a summary feedback
do you need to make both a cpd planned and unplanned learning as part of your records?
yes
how many CPD records do pharmacists have to submit per year?
4
do these revalidation requirements apply to PTs as well?
yes
the peer reviewer makes an assessment of a pharmacy professionals practice and submits this to the GPhC? TF
false
when do the GPhC consider someone fit to practice?
when they show they have the skills, knowledge, character and health to do their job safely and effectively
maintains the reputation of the profession
how does the GPhC define fitness to practice?
a persons suitability to be on the register without restrictions
does a police caution affect your fitness to practice
yes
what are you required to declare on your FtP form?
convictions
cautions
mental/physical health
how are concerns about FtP raised?
complaints from a variety of different sources
who can these sources be?
patients or public
healthcare professionals
regulatory and enforcement authorities
inspection visits
when should the registrar refer a case to FtP committee?
without evidence as a whole that suggests that conduct, performance, health or public interest is compromised
if its not in the publics interest to refer
stages of how the GPhC deal with concerns?
1-concern is raised
2-initial inquiries and investigations
what does the investigation include?
speaking to witnesses or complainant
visiting pharmacy premises where the accident took place
in the investigation can the GPhC have a formal interview with the pharmacists, employees or owners
yes
in the investigations can the GPhC seize evidence?
yes
what is considered before deciding the outcome?
conduct, performance and health aspects
public interest considerations
how many statutory committees does the GPhC have?
3