Policies and Procedures / Regulations Flashcards
What have become more specific in recent years for the caring professions?
the policies, procedures, codes of practice and codes of conduct for the caring professions have become more specific in recent years
Why are the policies, procedures, codes of practice and codes of conduct presented?
they are presented to that professionals, service users and their carers can understand them clearly, and that they are more rigorously enforced
What do inspection agencies have a responsibility to do?
the inspection agencies have a responsibility to monitor standards of provision, and to require immediate action where significant failings are identified
As has been discussed, what are all staff working in care settings affected by?
as has been discussed, all staff working in care settings are affected by regulation and inspection, both of their provision and personal practice
What happens where provision is failing to meet the standards required?
where provision is failing to meet the standards required, immediate action can be required and its implementation carefully monitored
What happens where professionals fail to meet the standards set by their regulators?
where professionals fail to meet the standards set by their regulators. they can be disciplined and where necessary removed from their professional register
- this means they can no longer practice either voluntary or in paid employment
Why are the policies, procedures, legislative requirements and regulation of health and care providers in place?
the polices, procedures, legislative requirements and regulation of health care providers are in place to ensure that standards are high, also that service user can report failings in provision
What has been introduced following the investigations of failings in health and care settings?
changes in policy and regulations of the care services have been introduced following the investigations of failings in health and care settings
What are examples of where changes in policy and regulations of the care services have been introduced following the investigations of failings in health and care settings?
- Victoria Climbe
- Soham Murders
- Baby P
