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Role Of Regulatory Bodies Flashcards

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What is the primary role of regulatory bodies in the health sector?

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To regulate healthcare services and ensure standards are met

Regulatory bodies set rules by law and conduct inspections to monitor compliance.

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What does the acronym CQC stand for?

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Care Quality Commission

The CQC is responsible for regulating health and social care in England.

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What is an inspection in the context of healthcare services?

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The process of observing and carrying out checks to see whether services provided meet the required standards.

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Name one of the key roles of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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Registering and licensing care services

This ensures essential standards of quality and safety are met.

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What are the 13 fundamental standards of care set by the CQC?

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Standards that care should not fall below

These standards are outlined on the CQC website.

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True or False: The CQC can close down a service that fails to improve after being put into special measures.

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True

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What is transparency in the context of regulatory inspections?

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Nothing is concealed; inspections show things exactly as they are.

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What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?

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To enforce health and safety law in the workplace

The HSE regulates both public and private healthcare services.

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Fill in the blank: The HSE was created by the _______.

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Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

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What does RIDDOR stand for?

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

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What is the General Dental Council (GDC)?

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The UK statutory independent regulator for dental care professionals.

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What does the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) regulate?

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Nurses, midwives, and nursing associates in the UK.

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What is required for a nurse to revalidate their registration with the NMC?

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At least 35 hours of CPD and five written reflective accounts.

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What is the function of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)?

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It regulates 15 health-related professionals.

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Name two professions regulated by the HCPC.

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  • Paramedics
  • Physiotherapists
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What is the purpose of the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)?

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To uphold and promote information rights in the public interest.

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What does the acronym ICO stand for?

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Information Commissioners Office

18
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What is the primary purpose of inspections conducted by Ofsted?

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To inspect and regulate social care services for children and young people.

19
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Fill in the blank: The NMC promotes _______ and _______ in nursing practice.

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self-reflection, lifelong learning

20
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What is a risk assessment?

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The process of evaluating the likelihood of a hazard causing harm.

21
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What are control measures?

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Actions taken to reduce risks posed by a hazard.

22
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True or False: The GDC monitors whether dental professionals have completed the minimum CPD required to maintain their registration.

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True

23
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What happens if a practitioner does not meet the standards set by their regulatory body?

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They may face actions ranging from additional training to deregistration.

24
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What is the significance of the fundamental standards set by the CQC?

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They establish the minimum acceptable level of care that must be provided.

25
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What does the HCPC publish for each of the 15 specialisms?

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Standards of proficiency that registrants must meet.

26
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What is one benefit of regulatory inspections for individuals using a service?

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Increased safety and quality of care provided.

27
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What is another benefit of regulatory inspections in terms of public trust?

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Enhances public confidence in service providers.

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Which piece of legislation requires training for nurses to use equipment to lift a patient?

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Health and Safety at Work Act.

29
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Which regulatory body investigates a care setting if a serious accident occurs during patient lifting?

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Care Quality Commission (CQC).

30
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Give four examples of how the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) supports care settings in handling information.

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  • 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.
31
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for overseeing compliance with data protection laws.

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Information Commissioners Office (ICO)

32
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True or False: Regulatory inspections can lead to improved standards of care.

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True

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