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The Professional Framework of Veterinary Nursing and other roles and employment rights Flashcards

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What is the RCVS?

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The regulatory body for professionals within the veterinary sector. They regulate veterinary surgeons, and veterinary nurses

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What happens in self regulated professions?

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The members of the regulatory body are members of the professional themselves, e.g. the RCVS is made up of vets and some vet nurses

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What happens in independently regulated professions?

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The profession is regulated by a body that is unaffiliated with it and independent from it

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Give an example of a self regulated profession

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Veterinary is self regulated

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Give an example of an independently regulated profession

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Teaching - regulated by Ofsted
The media - regulated by Ofcom
Both of these are government agencies

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What are benefits of a self regulated profession?

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  • regulators have subject specialism, and are aware of the issues within the profession from first hand experience
  • the regulators have the best interests of the profession at heart
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What are disadvantages of a self regulated profession?

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  • possible bias –> regulators may protect their own colleagues in issues of complaint
  • ethical issues - neglecting owners needs/rights in favour of colleagues
  • arguably an out of date way to regulate
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What are benefits of an independently regulated profession?

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  • removes the possibility of bias
  • owners/clients/patients are treated fairly
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What are disadvantages of an independently regulated profession?

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  • regulators may not be aware of the subject, and its specific issues
  • the best interests of the profession may not be priority for the regulators
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What is the difference between the type of membership within the RCVS for vets and nurses?

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Vets have statutory membership, and must display the post nominals MRCVS after their name in order to practice in the UK

Nurses are only associate members - they must be registered with the RCVS in order to practice and complete tasks under schedule 3 but do not have the same status as vets - this is likely to change in the future however. The profession’s registration overall is voluntary

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Define PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

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Conducting yourself responsibly, respectfully, diligently, courteously and with competence, skill and maturity

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Define the SCOPE OF COMPETENCE

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A person’s remit in both a legal and personal sense. A nurse cannot work outside of their legal remit but within that they should be capable and confident at performing a task

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What kind of registration do veterinary nurses have with the RCVS?

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Voluntary registration. The professional as a whole has decided they would like to be regulated by the RCVS.

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What is the Royal Charter Amendment (2015)?

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Amended the Royal Charter which itself outlines the role of the RCVS.
The 2015 amendment specified RVNs as their own profession, describing the professional and what is required to join, and the necessary training.

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What is the goal in terms of registration with the RCVS?

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Statutory registration (same as vets)
The Royal Charter Amendment 2015 was a step towards this

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What does the Royal Charter outline for nurses?

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  • necessary training required
  • the profession and what is required to join
  • the bylaws of the profession (the club rules)
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How many stages of the disciplinary system are there for RVNs?

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3

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When was the disciplinary process for RVNs introduced?

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2011

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What is the first stage of the disciplinary system for RVNs?

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The assessment and investigation stage.
Involves a single case examiner, and they may recommend that the practice deals with the issue internally (common in cases of negligence)

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What is the second stage of the disciplinary system for RVNs?

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RVN preliminary investigation committee
Witnesses and statements may be sought from relevant parties

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What is the third stage of the disciplinary system for RVNs?

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RVN disciplinary committee - at this stage there will be an outcome. This may be:
- a reprimand
- a suspension (up to 2 years which should be used for reflection)
- removal from the register, which the RVN cannot then rejoin

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Define NEGLIGENCE

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Failure to take proper care over something. It is not premeditated, and is usually a mistake.

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Give some examples of negligence in veterinary practice

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  • thermal burns from heat pads
  • inappropriately dressed wounds, and issues caused inappropriate bandages, e.g. too tight
  • incorrect or inappropriate information giving in nursing consults
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Define WHISTLEBLOWING

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The process of a person, often an employee, who reveals information about an activity within an organisation that is deemed immoral, illicit, unsafe or fraudulent.

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What piece of legislation protects whistleblowers from consequences from their employer?

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The Public Disclosure Act (1998)

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Do RVNS have a duty to report issues identified with colleages?

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Yes, under the Code of Conduct, nurses have a duty to report any colleagues for issues such as negligence, gross misconduct, malpractice etc.
Usually via practice first, which will then be escalated to the RCVS if required.

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What are the three types of Registered Qualified Persons?

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  • a veterinary surgeon
  • a pharmacist, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • an SQP, specifically qualified in that species/animal type and correctly registered
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What are the four categories of licensed veterinary medicines?

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POM-V
POM-VPS
NFA-VPS
AVM-GSL

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What are the two bodies that regulate SQP qualification?

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Vetskill
AMTRA (Animal Medicine Training Regulatory Authority)

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What categories of drugs can an SQP dispense?

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POM-VPS (if appropriately qualified)
NFA-VPS
AVM-GSL

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What regulations surround a C-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for companion animals only, and must maintain their qualification with 5 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround a J-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for equines only, and must maintain their qualification with 5 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround a L-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for farm animals only, and must maintain their qualification with 5 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround an A-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for birds only, and must maintain their qualification with 5 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround an E-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for companion animals and equines, and must maintain their qualification with 10 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround a K-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for companion animals and farm animals, and must maintain their qualification with 10 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround a CA-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for companion animals and birds, and must maintain their qualification with 10 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround a G-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for equines and farm animals, and must maintain their qualification with 10 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround a JA-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for equines and birds, and must maintain their qualification with 10 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround an AL-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for birds and farm animals, and must maintain their qualification with 10 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround an R-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for companion animals farm animals, and equines, and must maintain their qualification with 15 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround an EA-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for companion animals, equines and birds and must maintain their qualification with 15 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround a CAL-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for companion animals farm animals, and birds, and must maintain their qualification with 15 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround an S-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for farm animals, equines and birds, and must maintain their qualification with 15 hours of CPD a year.

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What regulations surround an XAL-SQP?

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They can dispense medications for companion animals farm animals, equines, and birds, and must maintain their qualification with 15 hours of CPD a year.

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Name some responsibilities of the SQP

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An SQP must:
- follow their own code of practice
- ensure statutory requirements are met
- complete the relevant hours of CPD
- keep accurate records of any medication supplied, including client name, patient name, and batch number
- be satisfied that the owner is capable of administering the medication
- put a data sheet in the packaging
- ensure any contraindications are explained to the owner

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Define CONTRAINDICATIONS

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A condition or circumstance that suggests or indicates that a particular technique or drug should not be used in the case in question

48
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What can an SQP not do?

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  • break up a bulk package to supply a smaller amount of medication
  • supply medication without a datasheet
  • supply medications without recording it and its batch numbers
49
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Who can report suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicines?

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Any veterinary staff, via the VMD website

50
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What is SARSS?

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The Suspected Adverse Reaction Surveillance Scheme.
A national scheme run by the VMD - aims to record and monitor reports of suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicines in animals and humans.

51
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Define a SAR

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A suspected adverse reaction.
A harmful and unintended reaction which may be due to exposure to a veterinary medicine administered to an animal at its normal dose.

52
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Aside from adverse reactions, what else should be reported under SARSS?

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Failed microchips

52
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What types of reaction are reportable under SARSS?

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  1. Human adverse reactions - any reaction a human has got from a vet medicine product
  2. Serious adverse - death, life threatening disease, or other prolonged or permanent effects e.g. seizures or blindness
  3. Unexpected adverse - a reaction that is not expected and not in the date sheet

Any animal reaction should be reported, if it is the animal itself that has the reaction, or another in the household

53
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What mediums can data sheets be given in?

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Physical sheets, QR codes, links to information online

54
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What is another name for a product data sheet?

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A summary of product characteristics

55
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How can an adverse reaction be reported?

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Old method was reporting via a yellow form at the back of the NOAH compendium.
Now they are reported online via the VMD website

56
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What different types of frequency is there for adverse reactions?

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Reactions may be:
Very common, common, uncommon, very rare

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How many instances have to happen for a reaction to be classed as very common?

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More than 1 in 10 animals displaying the reaction during the course of one treatment

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How many instances have to happen for a reaction to be classed as common?

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More than 1 but less than 10 animals per 100 displaying the reaction during the course of one treatment

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How many instances have to happen for a reaction to be classed as uncommon?

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More than 1 but less than 10 animals per 1000 displaying the reaction during the course of one treatment

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How many instances have to happen for a reaction to be classed as very rare?

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Less than 1 animal in 10,000 including isolated reports

61
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What are some examples of rights and responsibilities for workers?

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  • clear and accessible written statements of rights and responsibilities
  • all policy and procedures clearly communicated
  • both employers and employees having good access to good quality, straightforward advice and information
  • clear information on written and unwritten expectations
62
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What is the principle statement of a company?

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Employment details in one document, including employee and employer name, job title, start date.

It should be given on day one of employment

63
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What is the wider written statement?

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Includes information about pensions, collective agreements, rights to non-compulsory training etc.

It should be given within 2 months of starting employment

64
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What is a contract?

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An agreement between an employer and an employee that sets out employment rights and responsibilities and duties. These are the terms of the contract

65
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Does a contract have to be in writing?

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No, a contract can be verbal, but the wider written statement should be given within the first 2 months and should be written down.

66
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Where may contract terms be?

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  • verbally agreed
  • in a written contract
  • in an employee handbook
  • on a company noticeboard
  • in the offer letter
67
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When can a breach of contract occur?

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If either party within a contract breaks the legal parts of it (terms), then the other party may sue for breach of contract

68
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What is minimum wage?

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The legally required rate of pay, influenced by several factors, including age.

69
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What piece of legislation governs minimum age requirements?

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The National Minimum Wage Act (1998)

70
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What are the 9 protected characteristics?

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  • age
  • gender
  • sex
  • religion
  • race
  • maternity/pregnancy
  • marriage/civil partnership
  • sexual orientation
  • disability
71
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What piece of legislation covers protected characteristics?

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The Equality and Diversity Act (2010). This means that a person cannot be dismissed from a job because of one of the protected characteristics, and it should not be a reason not to hire someone either

72
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Define HARASSMENT

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Aggressive pressure or intimidation

73
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Define VICTIMISATION

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The state or process of being victimised or becoming a victim

74
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What are the Working Time Regulations (1999)?

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Legislation that:
- limits the number of hours a person works in a week to 48 hours/week
- requires a 20 minute break for every 6 hours worked
- requires an 11 hour break between the end of one shift and the start of the next

Employees may sign a waiver to opt out

75
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What is the key piece of legislation that governs the protection of data?

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The General Data Protection Regulations (2018)
Sets out a framework for the collection and processing of personal data from individuals

76
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How long should financial and PAYE records be kept by a business?

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6 years

77
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How long should medical records be kept in veterinary practice?

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6 years, but not specified by the code

78
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How long should records of employer’s liability insurance be kept?

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Indefinitely

79
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How should data be destroyed?

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Ideally using a cross shredder, and then put into confidential waste bags (these used to be pink, and are now blue and white)

80
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What are the two parts of the fitness to practice guide?

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Part 1 - for colleges and educators, for providing information on how to deal with fitness to practice concerns
Part 2 - for SVNs, outlining professional behaviour, expectations etc

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What is the difference between Day One Competencies and Day One Skills?

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Competencies = broad areas of practice that SVNs should have a minimum proficiency in
Skills = key skills that SVNs are expected to have when they qualify

82
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How many Day One Competencies are there?

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37 in total

83
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How many sections are there for Day One Skills?

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10 in total

84
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What are the 10 Day One Skills areas?

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  • Legislation affecting practice
  • Communication
  • Handling and restraint
  • Nursing care
  • Lab techniques
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Dispensing
  • Infection control
  • Theatre practice
  • Anaesthesia
85
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What are some examples of personal data under GDPR?

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HR record, customer lists, contact details, CCTV recordings

86
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What are some examples of special data under GDPR?

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Generally any data involving the 9 protected characteristics

87
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What two types of people are involved in data processing?

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  1. Date controllers - controls what data is processed and why (generally practice directors)
  2. Data processors - those who process on the controller’s behalf
88
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What is required for personal data to be shared under GDPR?

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Informed consent - should be given by an ‘opt-in’ option and separate consent should be given for each individual piece of data shared

89
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What is a personal data breach?

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A breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of or access to personal data.

90
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What are the main principles of GDPR?

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  • data should be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently
  • data must be collected for a specified, legitimate purpose
  • data processed must be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary
  • data must be accurate and up to date where necessary, and reasonable steps should be taken to rectify inaccurate data
  • data should not be kept longer than necessary
91
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What are the conditions under which data for GDPR can be processed?

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  • consent of data subject must be gained
  • processing of data must be necessary for performance of a contract
  • the processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations e.g. CD records
  • processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests e.g. debt collection
92
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What are the Veterinary Nurse Registration Rules 2017?

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A document that explains the terms and conditions of joining the register of VNs.

93
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What are some of the key parts of the Veterinary Nurse Registration Rules 2017?

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Covers entry to the register (for new nurses), how to retain your place on the register, removal from the register, and restoration to the register

94
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What requirements must be met for an SVN to be able to join the register of VNs?

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  • must satisfy all training and education set out in schedule 1
  • must make disclosure of matters relevant to good character
  • must pay the registration fee
95
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In what circumstances would an RVN be removed from the register?

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  • if they are deceased
  • if they ask to be removed
  • if they are suspended or disciplined
96
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If a nurse has not been registered for more than 5 years, how long should the period of supervised practice be upon their return?

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17 weeks, or 595 hours

97
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What are the requirements for a nurse to be restored to the register?

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  • payment of the retention fee
  • payment of the restoration fee
  • disclosure of matters relevant to good character
  • a period of supervised practice (if off the register for 5 years or more)
98
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What is Schedule 1 of the Veterinary Nurse Registration Rules 2017?

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Covers the requirements for training and education of veterinary nurses:
A person must have complete an approved vocational course (diploma or degree) lasting over 2990 hours, with 1800 of those being their period of practical training

99
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How many hours total should an SVN complete over the course of their vocational training?

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2990 hours

100
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How many hours should make up an SVNs period of practical training?

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1800 hours

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