What is the purpose of the NMC?
.Regulates nursing so staff and patients are confident that nurses are equipped with the competence to deliver safe and effective care
.Keeps register so patients reassured that their healthcare professional can deliver high standard of care
.Revalidation to encourage continued learning and reflection
.Investigations to keep professional pride
Support the profession as changes in society occur
4 pillars of NMC code
prioritise people
practice effectively
preserve safety
promote professionalism and trust
What does prioritising people involve?
Individualised (unique preferences and concerns) care that acts in patients best interest and respects privacy/confidentiality
What is practicing effectively
Communicate clear (continuity of interpreter)
Accurate records
collaborative working
Delegation
Accountable
What is preserving safety?
Honesty/ duty of candour
Speaking up about concerns
Act without delay if patient safety or public protection at risk
Administer medication within role limits
Help in emergencies when competent
What does promote professionalism and trust mean
Uphold the profession at all times
Complete all registration tasks
Use leadership skills to improve patient experience
Respond to complaints
cooperate with investigations
What are the consequences for not adhering to the code
No action (if conduct no longer puts patient safety at risk)
Action plan (as employers typically respond first)
Formal failure to practice investigation
What are the outcomes of a FTP investigation?
Suspension
stricken off
conditions on practice caution
Types of Fitness to Practice (FTP) investigations
Interim order hearings
Substantive hearings
Substantive order hearings
What are interim order hearings ?
Patient is prohibit from practice or have restrictions on practice while their investigation is taking place
What is a substantive hearing?
The nurse is able to practice while their case is being investigated
What is FTP process
Screening, investigation, hearing
What is the screening process?
Cases are reviewed to judge whether the conduct suggests a risk that could require the NMC to put restrictions on their practice or to stop them working
What happens in hearings?
Consider evidence/ documents to decide on whether registrants FTP is impaired and if a sanction is required
How are FTP investigations a person centred approach
Focus on maintaining public safety
Decisions are made swiftly and openly published (so others in similar position feel to speak up
Focus on professionals demonstrating a willingness to learn
What factors influence FTP investigation outcome
Honesty and openness or insight into behaviour often shown by self referral
Represent self in hearings
Demonstrate willingness to reflect and learn
Show acknowledgement that you done something wrong
