Professional Organisations Flashcards
Types of referrals
- Self-referral
- Professional referral
- Third-party referral
Self-referral
Am individual makes the decision to seek help from services and contacts them independently
Professional referral
When a health professional contacts another service provider to request support for a service user
Third-party referral
When a friend or relative contacts a service on someone’s behalf due to them not being able to access the service independently or there’s a worry of abuse
Physical barriers to accessing services
- Wheelchair access
- Deaf or hearing impaired
- Blind or visually impaired
- Speech problems
- Mobility problems
- Side effects of medication
Financial barriers
- On benefits or low income
- Disabled access taxi costs more
- Bus fares
- Prescription costs
- Childcare costs
- Take time off work unpaid
Geographical barriers
- Living in a rural area, not near services
- Not many people use services, so it closes
- Opening times don’t suit
- Poor weather stops access
Language barriers
- Aphasia, communication disorder
- Speech impairment
- Doctors medical jargon
- Illiterate
- English is second language
Psychological barriers
- Bad past experience
- Panic attacks and phobias
- Afraid of service
- Afraid of treatment
- Fear of diagnoses
Cultural barriers
- Some religions have certain rules, women may only be treated by female professionals
- Some religions require prayer at certain times in a specific room
How are staff accountable to professional bodies
- Training opportunities
- Regulated and monitored by professional bodies
- Continuous professional development (CPD)
- Revalidation procedures
- Set standards of professionals practice, conduct and safeguarding regulations
What are revalidation procedures
Professional bodies require its members to complete registration CPD to remain on the register
Revalidation procedures
- Training on new procedures or treatments
- Training on the use of new equipment
- Provide evidence they are registered and learn from their own practice, and have current understanding of safeguarding regulations
Codes of professional conduct
Organisations publish codes of conduct which must be followed
If standards are not met, they will be investigated and could be removed
Outline procedures that will be used
NMC
Nursing and midwifery council
Regulate standard of professional practice of nurses and midwives
How NMC regulates nurses
- Set codes of practice
- Revalidate every 3 years
- Complete 450 practice hours in 3 year
- Complete 35 hours CPD
- Maintain record of CPD undertaken
- Complete 5 reflections
- Have reflective discussion
HCPC
Health and care professions Council
- Promotes good practice
- Protects public from poor standards
- Regulates wide range of professionals
- Professionals must register
How to register as a HCPC practitioner
- Achieve relevant qualifications
- Meet standards of professional practice required but council
- Pay full 2 year registration fee (£232.72)
GMC
General medical council
Regulation of doctors
- Manage medical education and training
- Decides which doctors are qualified to work in the UK
- Set standards in professional practice
- Take action to address shortfalls in standard of treatment
How are services improved by professional regulations
- Protect public by setting standards of professional practice
- Ensure high standards are maintained
- If allegations are made the regulator will investigate the complaint
- Regulators can suspend members, give additional training
Meeting National Occupational Standards
Standards of practice that must be met
Provide staff developmental sessions - aware of current practice
Update policies and procedures - meet legislative requirements
Robust interview and selection - Staff have required qualifications
Opportunities for CPD - enhance professional development
Why undertake CPD
- Stay up to date with legislation and best practice to provide effective care
- Learn new skills to broaden knowledge
- Learn how to adapt to different situations
Membership of trade unions
- Support them if accused of misconduct or in conflict with employer
- Negotiate for better wages, benefits and work conditions
- Work to improve workplace safety, ensure employers comply with health and safety regulations
