Regulation of Healthcare Flashcards
Why do we regulate the healthcare services?
The various regulators across the UK have a range of powers to secure improvement and/or justice for the service user. They make sure the service user is safe and receiving the care they need.
What does the CQC stand for and what is their role?
Care Quality Commission focus on people who use care homes, hospitals, their own home, Doctors/GPs, Dentists, clinics, community and Mental Health services. They regulate them using reports of incidents, information from people who use services and inspections carried out by expert teams.
What is an inspection and why is it important to the service user?
This is when the regulatory body sends a team to examine the practices of an organisation or individual to make sure they are following all legislation set out to protect the service user. Without this process how can the service user make sure they are receiving standardised good services. Reports are published for all to see and if inadequate improvements are made and further checks carried out.
What does the Ofsted stand for and what is their role?
Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills inspect and regulate services providing care, education and skills for children and young people.
What does the NMC stand for and what is their role?
Nursing and Midwifery Council are the professional regulator for nurses, midwives (in the UK) and nursing associates (in England). This is a legal requirement to practise in the UK. You will have to revalidate every three years to renew your registration.
What does the HCPC stand for and what is their role?
Health and Care Professions Council keep a register of professionals who meet the standards for professionals’ education, training and practice. This is a legal requirement to practise in the UK.
What does the GMC stand for and what is their role?
General Medical Council protect patients and improve UK medical education and practice by supporting students, doctors, educators and healthcare providers, by setting up a register, training, revalidation and addressing concerns.
Can you provide an example of legislation which aid in the regulation of services?
Health and Social Care Act 2008, Education Act 2005, Heath Professions Order 2001 and Medical Act1983.
What five areas are Ofsted interested in examining during inspection?
Overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management.
What are the four themes associated with NMC’s code of practice?
Prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety and promote professionalism and trust.
Can you provide examples of professionals covered by the HCPC?
Art therapist, biomedical scientists, chiropodists/podiatrists, clinical scientists, dietitians, hearing aid dispensers, occupational therapists, operating department practitioners, orthoptists, paramedics, physiotherapists, practitioner psychologists, prosthetists/orthotists, radiographers and speech and language therapists.
What happens if professionals are not following the codes and standards set up by the regulatory bodies?
They will investigate, advise the individual of the law, send cease and desist notices and made a referral to the police which may lead to prosecution, criminal record and a substantial fine.
