National Initiatives Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 national initiatives?
A
The care certificate
Quality assurance
EHRC
NICE
2
Q
What is Quality assurance?
A
- ofsted
* CQC
3
Q
What is NICE? What does it do?
A
- national institute for health care excellence
- guidance for prescription drugs/ treatment
- enable excellence across the health and social system
4
Q
What is the care certificate?
A
The Care Certificate is an agreed set of 15 standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors
5
Q
What is the EHRC?
A
Equality human rights commission
Independent statutory body
6
Q
What is the responsibility of the EHRC?
A
Encourage equality, diversity + eliminates discrimination
Equality act
7
Q
What is the impact of national initiatives and current legislation
A
Individual needs met Redress system Empowerment Clear guidelines Accessible services Raises standards of care Staff interviews/selection must follow equality act Policies
