Section 2 - Care Values Flashcards
What professional body are Doctors accountable to?
GMC ( general medical council)
What professional body are Nurses and Midwives accountable to?
NMC ( nurse and midwifery council)
Which professional body are Occupational Therapist accountable to?
HCPC ( Health and Care Professions Council)
Which professional body are Social Workers accountable to?
Social Work England
Name four ways service users can be empowered.
Promoting independence
Putting service user at the heart of the provision
Promoting users dignity
Provide consistent support with user’s beliefs, culture and preferences
How is clinical waste ( bandages etc) exposed of?
Yellow bags
How are needles and syringes disposed of ?
Yellow sharps box
How are bodily fluids disposed of?
Sluice drain
How is soiled linen disposed of?
Red bag inside of a white bag if infected
How is recyclable equipment disposed of?
Blue bag for sterilisation
Name 4 good anti discriminatory practices.
Challenge your own prejudice
Follow legislation - equality and diversity policy
Challenge all types of discrimination
Having advocates available
What is a risk assessment?
It’s a process when you evaluate the various risks in the environment, who’s at risk and how to reduce them.
How can you improve anti discriminatory practices?
Training
Feedback
Policies
Name two legislations to promote anti discriminatory practices
The Equality Act 2010
The Human Rights Act 1998
Name 3 types of PPE
Face masks
Aprons
Gloves
What legislation talks about the disposal requirements of substances ?
COSHH ( Control of substances Hazardous to Health )
Who can use a complaints procedure ?
Everyone including staff and patients
How can data be protected?
Not kept longer than necessary
Kept safe and secure
Accurate and up to date
Collected honestly
Only use for the right reasons
Not to be passed on without permission
What is revalidation ?
Making someone officially acceptable in the eyes of professional bodies
What are the four ways of regulation ?
Set code of conduct
Set national occupational standards
Set course entry requirements
Revalidation
What does it mean to regulate professionals?
Maintain a register of individuals who meet the required standards
Three ways in which an individual can demonstrate they should be revalidated?
Training
Articles they have read to better their knowledge
CPD records
How often must a Doctor revalidate?
Every 5 years
How often must a nurse revalidate ?
Every 3 years
