Role Of Regulatory Bodies Flashcards
What is the primary role of regulatory bodies in the health sector?
To regulate healthcare services and ensure standards are met
Regulatory bodies set rules by law and conduct inspections to monitor compliance.
What does the acronym CQC stand for?
Care Quality Commission
The CQC is responsible for regulating health and social care in England.
What is an inspection in the context of healthcare services?
The process of observing and carrying out checks to see whether services provided meet the required standards.
Name one of the key roles of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Registering and licensing care services
This ensures essential standards of quality and safety are met.
What are the 13 fundamental standards of care set by the CQC?
Standards that care should not fall below
These standards are outlined on the CQC website.
True or False: The CQC can close down a service that fails to improve after being put into special measures.
True
What is transparency in the context of regulatory inspections?
Nothing is concealed; inspections show things exactly as they are.
What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
To enforce health and safety law in the workplace
The HSE regulates both public and private healthcare services.
Fill in the blank: The HSE was created by the _______.
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
What is the General Dental Council (GDC)?
The UK statutory independent regulator for dental care professionals.
What does the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) regulate?
Nurses, midwives, and nursing associates in the UK.
What is required for a nurse to revalidate their registration with the NMC?
At least 35 hours of CPD and five written reflective accounts.
What is the function of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)?
It regulates 15 health-related professionals.
Name two professions regulated by the HCPC.
- Paramedics
- Physiotherapists
What is the purpose of the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)?
To uphold and promote information rights in the public interest.
What does the acronym ICO stand for?
Information Commissioners Office
What is the primary purpose of inspections conducted by Ofsted?
To inspect and regulate social care services for children and young people.
Fill in the blank: The NMC promotes _______ and _______ in nursing practice.
self-reflection, lifelong learning
What is a risk assessment?
The process of evaluating the likelihood of a hazard causing harm.
What are control measures?
Actions taken to reduce risks posed by a hazard.
True or False: The GDC monitors whether dental professionals have completed the minimum CPD required to maintain their registration.
True
What happens if a practitioner does not meet the standards set by their regulatory body?
They may face actions ranging from additional training to deregistration.
What is the significance of the fundamental standards set by the CQC?
They establish the minimum acceptable level of care that must be provided.
What does the HCPC publish for each of the 15 specialisms?
Standards of proficiency that registrants must meet.
What is one benefit of regulatory inspections for individuals using a service?
Increased safety and quality of care provided.
What is another benefit of regulatory inspections in terms of public trust?
Enhances public confidence in service providers.
Which piece of legislation requires training for nurses to use equipment to lift a patient?
Health and Safety at Work Act.
Which regulatory body investigates a care setting if a serious accident occurs during patient lifting?
Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Give four examples of how the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) supports care settings in handling information.
- Provides guidance on data protection laws
- Offers training resources for staff
- Supplies templates for privacy notices
- Assists in understanding rights of individuals regarding their data.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for overseeing compliance with data protection laws.
Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
True or False: Regulatory inspections can lead to improved standards of care.
True
