s2 w7 Flashcards
pharmacy reg 2 pharmacy reg 3
what does GPhC set out to do?
a) to establish and maintain a register of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises
b) to set and promote standards for the safe and effective practice of pharmacy at registered pharmacies;
c) to set requirements by reference to which registrants must demonstrate that their fitness to practise is not impaired;
d) to promote the safe and effective practice of pharmacy by registrants
e) to set standards and requirements in respect of the education, training, acquisition of experience and continuing professional development
f) to ensure the continued fitness to practise of registrants.
who needs to meet the GPhC standards?q
person carrying out the retail pharmacy business
superintendent pharmacist
registered premises
what is GPhC guidance?
- Provides information and advice to help pharmacy professionals meet GPhC standards
- Not mandatory (doesn’t mean optional)
- Need for guidance reviewed and monitored on a continual basis
- This is what SHOULD be done not MUST be done
GPhC must set out standards for safe and effective practice of pharmacy
TRUE
also set standards for those giving the training
what can GPhC approve and accredit?
• Courses of education or training which confer the standards of proficiency
• Qualifications which are granted following successful examination or other assessment
– Including tests of competence or proficiency in knowledge and use of English*
• Institutions & other providers, including tutors
• Premises as being suitable for postgraduate education and training
All registrants have to prove competency of english
TRUE
- legal requirement for all registrants to have english for safe and effective practice
what does GPhC determine in regards to education and training?
– programmes or courses & amount and type to obtain an annotation in respect of specialisation
– education, training and experience necessary to address fitness to practise matters
GPhC can appoint visitiors to visit any place
TRUE
what happens if GPhC decide if requirements are not melt
impose probationary or remedial arrangements
refuse to approve or withdrawl approval
Pre-reg are fully accredited by GPhC
FALSE
GPhC can impose a language test on forgein pharmacists to join register
TRUE
what can GPhc determine in respect to education and training?
- programmes or courses and amount and type to obtain an annotation in respect to specialisation
- education and training needed to address fitness to practice.
- ILO’s they need to cover over a period of time
- structured approach to learning
- consult on any necessary changes to the training and education of pharmacists
GPhC set standards relating to conduct, ethics and performance of registrants
TRUE
produce srandards for pharmacy professions
the GPhC standards apply only to pharmacists
FALSE
they apply to pharmacy techinicans aswell
why are there standards?
to help registrants be proactive and know exactly what is expected of them.
Visitors can visit any place and check
TRUE
they check that they are doing there job properly whether that be examinations or safe practice
pre-reg students are accredited by GPhC
FALSE
you need to submit 9 CPD records a year?
FALSE
used to be 9 but now it 4 annually
what is peer discussion?
GPhC want professionals to identify someone they can talk to about their practice this can be in person or on the phone. GPhC will want to confirm this happened
what is needed for revalidation of pharmacy professional? (3 things)
- 4 CPDs
- peer discussion
- reflective account
what is planned learning?
- what are you planning to learn?
- how are you planning to learn it?
- how may this benefit your practice and benefit those who use your service?
what is unplanned learning?
- describe an unplanned event or activity which allowed you learn something new or refresh skills
- give an example of when this benefited your practice or someone using your service?
what is needed for a peer discussion record?
- name and contact details and role of who you spoke to
- how this conversation changed your practice
- reflective
- example of benefit from this
peer discussion report needs to know what was exactly discussed
FALSE
just that it did take place
what is a reflective report?
GPhC want professionals to write reflective account based on GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals.
this helps themkeep standards with them in there practice
pharmacist can pick which standard they will write about for reflective report?
FALSE
everyone gets the SAME one each year which GPhC chose.
what needs to be included in a reflective report?
- what is your area of work
- who typically uses your services
- how did you meet the set out standard
- real examples taken from practive on how this benefited your practice
what is fitness to practice?
show skills, knowledge, character and health to do their job safely and effectively. maintain reputation of a pharmacist
GPhC describes fitness to practice as a persons suitability to be on register without restrictions
TRUE
what are impairments to fitness to practice? (6)
a. ) misconduct
b. ) deficient professional practice
c. ) adverse physical or mental health
d. ) failure to comply
e. ) criminal conviction
f. ) police caution
if you get a police caution you should always accept it
FALSE
you should always not accept as this shows you are not accepting guilt
how can FtP concerns be raised?
complaints from other professionals, public or a bad inspection visit
what may send you to a FtP committee?
- misconduct and there is risk to a patient
- failure to meet standards
- adverse physical or mental effects which may cause harm
- public interest is no longer at heart of practice
how do GPhC deal with concerns?
they do intial inquiries and will launch an investigation
what does an investigation involve?
speaking to witness speaking to pharmacist visiting the premises may take statements from different people may need to sieze evidence
what are the 3 statutory committess of GPhC?
- Investigation committee
- meet in private
- require to consider all cases referred to it and decide if need to be considered by FtP committee - ) FtP Committee
- they determine if the persin has been impaired or not - ) Appeals Committee
- these must be INDEPENDENT.
the registrant must supply details of allegations in case of referral within 14 days
TRUE
who do registrants need to notify if they have had an allegation
- secretary of state of investigation
- employer
- person / organisation with which has arrangements to provide pharmacy services
if FtP is found to be impaired, what may they do?
- give advice to person
- issue warning
- impose a condition
- suspend from practicising
- remove from register
you can not be suspended for more then 12 months?
TRUE
what is a conditional entry?
following a review FtP committee can give direction that
i. period for complying with requirements can be extended for a max of 3 years
ii. requirements could be added or removed
iii. entry may be suspended for max 12 motnhs
iv. entry may be removed from register
FtP may impose a fine as a sanction
FALSE
they do not want to punish the registrant they want to protect reputation of profession and keep patients safe
what is an interim order?
FtP are satisifed something needs to be done to protect registrant or the members of public
an application can be made for restoration onto register as soon as it has been removed?
FALSE
they must wait atleast 5 years
once restored back on to register you are back?
FALSE
may be conditional - max 3 years
what is the appeal process?
appeal to relevant court within 28 days
they may dismiss your appeal or they may remit what the FtP agreed
