Karteikarten
NMC CODE 2015
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- 1NMC CODE 2015 Prioritise People 1. Treat people as individuals and uphold their dignity1 Treat people as individuals and uphold their dignity
1.1 treat people with kindness, respect and compassion
1.2 make sure you deliver the fundamentals of care effectively
1.3 avoid making assumptions and recognise diversity and individual choice
1.4 make sure that any treatment, assistance or care for which you are responsible is delivered without undue delay
1.5 respect and uphold people’s human rights. - 2NMC CODE 2015 Prioritise People 2. Listen to people and respond to their preferences and concerns2 Listen to people and respond to their preferences and concerns BY:
2.1 work in partnership with people to make sure you deliver care effectively
2.2 recognise and respect the contribution that people can make to their own health and wellbeing
2.3 encourage and empower people to share decisions about their treatment and care
2.4 respect the level to which people receiving care want to be involved in decisions about their own health, wellbeing and care
2.5 respect, support and document a person’s right to accept or refuse care and treatment, and
2.6 recognise when people are anxious or in distress and respond compassionately and politely. - 3NMC CODE 2015 Prioritise People 3. Make sure that people’s physical, social and psychological needs are assessed and responded to3 Make sure that people’s physical, social and psychological needs are assessed and responded to BY:
3.1 pay special attention to promoting wellbeing, preventing ill health and meeting the changing health and care needs of people during all life stages
3.2 recognise and respond compassionately to the needs of those who are in the last few days and hours of life
3.3 act in partnership with those receiving care, helping them to access relevant health and social care, information and support when they need it, and
3.4 act as an advocate for the vulnerable, challenging poor practice and discriminatory attitudes and behaviour relating to their care. - 4NMC CODE 2015 Prioritise People 4. Act in the best interests of people at all times4 Act in the best interests of people at all times BY:
4.1 balance the need to act in the best interests of people at all times with the requirement to respect a person’s right to accept or refuse treatment
4.2 make sure that you get properly informed consent and document it before carrying out any action
4.3 keep to all relevant laws about mental capacity that apply in the country in which you are practising, and make sure that the rights and best interests of those who lack capacity are still at the centre of the decision-making process, and
4.4 tell colleagues, your manager and the person receiving care if you have a conscientious objection to a particular procedure and arrange for a suitably qualified colleague to take over responsibility for that person’s care (see the note below). - 5NMC CODE 2015 Prioritise People 5. Respect people’s right to privacy and confidentiality5 Respect people’s right to privacy and confidentiality
As a nurse or midwife, you owe a duty of confidentiality to all those who are receiving care. This includes making sure that they are informed about their care and that information about them is shared appropriately. BY:
5.1 respect a person’s right to privacy in all aspects of their care
5.2 make sure that people are informed about how and why information is used and shared by those who will be providing care
5.3 respect that a person’s right to privacy and confidentiality continues after they have died
5.4 share necessary information with other healthcare professionals and agencies only when the interests of patient safety and public protection override the need for confidentiality, and
5.5 share with people, their families and their carers, as far as the law allows, the information they want or need to know about their health, care and ongoing treatment sensitively and in a way they can understand. - 6NMC CODE 2015 Practise Effectively 6. Always practise in line with the best available evidence6 Always practise in line with the best available evidence BY:
6.1 make sure that any information or advice given is evidence-based, including information relating to using any healthcare products or services, and
6.2 maintain the knowledge and skills you need for safe and effective practice. - 7NMC CODE 2015 Practise Effectively 7. Communicate Clearly7 Communicate Clearly BY:
7.1 use terms that people in your care, colleagues and the public can understand
7.2 take reasonable steps to meet people’s language and communication needs, providing, wherever possible, assistance to those who need help to communicate their own or other people’s needs
7.3 use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods, and consider cultural sensitivities, to better understand and respond to people’s personal and health needs
7.4 check people’s understanding from time to time to keep misunderstanding or mistakes to a minimum, and
7.5 be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English. - 8NMC CODE 2015 Practise Effectively 8. Work cooperatively8 Work cooperatively BY:
8.1 respect the skills, expertise and contributions of your colleagues, referring matters to them when appropriate
8.2 maintain effective communication with colleagues
8.3 keep colleagues informed when you are sharing the care of individuals with other healthcare professionals and staff
8.4 work with colleagues to evaluate the quality of your work and that of the team
8.5 work with colleagues to preserve the safety of those receiving care
8.6 share information to identify and reduce risk, and
8.7 be supportive of colleagues who are encountering health or performance problems. However, this support must never compromise or be at the expense of patient or public safety. - 9NMC CODE 2015 Practise Effectively 9. Share your skills, knowledge and experience for the benefit of people receiving care and your colleagues9 Share your skills, knowledge and experience for the benefit of people receiving care and your colleagues
9.1 provide honest, accurate and constructive feedback to colleagues
9.2 gather and reflect on feedback from a variety of sources, using it to improve your practice and performance
9.3 deal with differences of professional opinion with colleagues by discussion and informed debate, respecting their views and opinions and behaving in a professional way at all times, and
9.4 support students’ and colleagues’ learning to help them develop their professional competence and confidence. - 10NMC CODE 2015 Practise Effectively 10. Keep clear and accurate records relevant to your practice10 Keep clear and accurate records relevant to your practice
This includes but is not limited to patient records. It includes all records that are relevant to your scope of practice. BY:
10.1 complete all records at the time or as soon as possible after an event, recording if the notes are written some time after the event
10.2 identify any risks or problems that have arisen and the steps taken to deal with them, so that colleagues who use the records have all the information they need
10.3 complete all records accurately and without any falsification, taking immediate and appropriate action if you become aware that someone has not kept to these requirements
10.4 attribute any entries you make in any paper or electronic records to yourself, making sure they are clearly written, dated and timed, and do not include unnecessary abbreviations, jargon or speculation
10.5 take all steps to make sure that all records are kept securely, and
10.6 collect, treat and store all data and research findings appropriately. - 11NMC CODE 2015 Practise Effectively 11. Be accountable for your decisions to delegate tasks and duties to other people.11 Be accountable for your decisions to delegate tasks and duties to other people BY:
11.1 only delegate tasks and duties that are within the other person’s scope of competence, making sure that they fully understand your instructions
11.2 make sure that everyone you delegate tasks to is adequately supervised and supported so they can provide safe and compassionate care, and
11.3 confirm that the outcome of any task you have delegated to someone else meets the required standard. - 12NMC CODE 2015 Practise Effectively 12. Have in place an indemnity arrangement which provides appropriate cover for any practice you take on as a nurse or midwife in the United Kingdom12 Have in place an indemnity arrangement which provides appropriate cover for any practice you take on as a nurse or midwife in the United Kingdom BY:
12.1 make sure that you have an appropriate indemnity arrangement in place relevant to your scope of practice. - 13NMC CODE 2015 Preserve safety 13. Recognise and work within the limits of your competence13 Recognise and work within the limits of your competence BY:
13.1 accurately assess signs of normal or worsening physical and mental health in the person receiving care
13.2 make a timely and appropriate referral to another practitioner when it is in the best interests of the individual needing any action, care or treatment
13.3 ask for help from a suitably qualified and experienced healthcare professional to carry out any action or procedure that is beyond the limits of your competence
13.4 take account of your own personal safety as well as the safety of people in your care, and
13.5 complete the necessary training before carrying out a new role. - 14NMC CODE 2015 Preserve safety 14. Be open and candid with all service users about all aspects of care and treatment, including when any mistakes or harm have taken place14 Be open and candid with all service users about all aspects of care and treatment, including when any mistakes or harm have taken place BY:
14.1 act immediately to put right the situation if someone has suffered actual harm for any reason or an incident has happened which had the potential for harm
14.2 explain fully and promptly what has happened, including the likely effects, and apologise to the person affected and, where appropriate, their advocate, family or carers, and
14.3 document all these events formally and take further action (escalate) if appropriate so they can be dealt with quickly. - 15NMC CODE 2015 Preserve safety 15. Always offer help if an emergency arises in your practice setting or anywhere else15 Always offer help if an emergency arises in your practice setting or anywhere else BY:
15.1 only act in an emergency within the limits of your knowledge and competence
15.2 arrange, wherever possible, for emergency care to be accessed and provided promptly, and
15.3 take account of your own safety, the safety of others and the availability of other options for providing care. - 16NMC CODE 2015 Preserve safety 16 (1) Act without delay if you believe that there is a risk to patient safety or public protection16 Act without delay if you believe that there is a risk to patient safety or public protection BY:
16.1 raise and, if necessary, escalate any concerns you may have about patient or public safety, or the level of care people are receiving in your workplace or any other healthcare setting and use the channels available to you in line with our guidance and your local working practices
16.2 raise your concerns immediately if you are being asked to practise beyond your role, experience and training
16.3 tell someone in authority at the first reasonable opportunity if you experience problems that may prevent you working
within the Code or other national standards, taking prompt action to tackle the causes of concern if you can - 17NMC CODE 2015 Preserve safety 16 (2) Act without delay if you believe that there is a risk to patient safety or public protection16 Act without delay if you believe that there is a risk to patient safety or public protection BY: (2)
16.4 acknowledge and act on all concerns raised to you, investigating, escalating or dealing with those concerns where it is appropriate for you to do so
16.5 not obstruct, intimidate, victimise or in any way hinder a colleague, member of staff, person you care for or member of the public who wants to raise a concern, and
16.6 protect anyone you have management responsibility for from any harm, detriment, victimisation or unwarranted treatment after a concern is raised - 18NMC CODE 2015 Preserve Safety 17. Raise concerns immediately if you believe a person is vulnerable or at risk and needs extra support and protection17 Raise concerns immediately if you believe a person is vulnerable or at risk and needs extra support and protection BY:
17.1 take all reasonable steps to protect people who are vulnerable or at risk from harm, neglect or abuse
17.2 share information if you believe someone may be at risk of harm, in line with the laws relating to the disclosure of information, and
17.3 have knowledge of and keep to the relevant laws and policies about protecting and caring for vulnerable people. - 19NMC CODE 2015 Preserve Safety 18. Advise on, prescribe, supply, dispense or administer medicines within the limits of your training and competence, the law, our guidance and other relevant policies, guidance and regulations18 Advise on, prescribe, supply, dispense or administer medicines within the limits of your training and competence, the law, our guidance and other relevant policies, guidance and regulations BY:
18.1 prescribe, advise on, or provide medicines or treatment, including repeat prescriptions (only if you are suitably qualified) if you have enough knowledge of that person’s health and are satisfied that the medicines or treatment serve that person’s health needs
18.2 keep to appropriate guidelines when giving advice on using controlled drugs and recording the prescribing, supply, dispensing or administration of controlled drugs
18.3 make sure that the care or treatment you advise on, prescribe, supply, dispense or administer for each person is compatible with any other care or treatment they are receiving, including (where possible) over-the-counter medicines
18.4 take all steps to keep medicines stored securely, and
18.5 wherever possible, avoid prescribing for yourself or for anyone with whom you have a close personal relationship. - 20NMC CODE 2015 Preserve Safety 19. Be aware of, and reduce as far as possible, any potential for harm associated with your practice19 Be aware of, and reduce as far as possible, any potential for harm associated with your practice BY:
19.1 take measures to reduce as far as possible, the likelihood of mistakes, near misses, harm and the effect of harm if it takes place
19.2 take account of current evidence, knowledge and developments in reducing mistakes and the effect of them and the impact of human factors and system failures (see the note below)
19.3 keep to and promote recommended practice in relation to controlling and preventing infection, and
19.4 take all reasonable personal precautions necessary to avoid any potential health risks to colleagues, people receiving care and the public. - 21NMC CODE 2015 Promote professionalism and trust 20 (1) Uphold the reputation of your profession at all times20 (1) Uphold the reputation of your profession at all times BY:
20.1 keep to and uphold the standards and values set out in the Code
20.2 act with honesty and integrity at all times, treating people fairly and without discrimination, bullying or harassment
20.3 be aware at all times of how your behaviour can affect and influence the behaviour of other people
20.4 keep to the laws of the country in which you are practising
20.5 treat people in a way that does not take advantage of their vulnerability or cause them upset or distress - 22NMC CODE 2015 Promote professionalism and trust 20 (2) Uphold the reputation of your profession at all times20 (2) Uphold the reputation of your profession at all times BY:
20.6 stay objective and have clear professional boundaries at all times with people in your care (including those who have been in your care in the past), their families and carers
20.7 make sure you do not express your personal beliefs (including political, religious or moral beliefs) to people in an inappropriate way
20.8 act as a role model of professional behaviour for students and newly qualified nurses and midwives to aspire to
20.9 maintain the level of health you need to carry out your professional role, and
20.10 use all forms of spoken, written and digital communication (including social media and networking sites) responsibly, respecting the right to privacy of others at all times. - 23NMC CODE 2015 Promote professionalism and trust 21. Uphold your position as a registered nurse or midwife21 Uphold your position as a registered nurse or midwife BY:
21.1 refuse all but the most trivial gifts, favours or hospitality as accepting them could be interpreted as an attempt to gain preferential treatment
21.2 never ask for or accept loans from anyone in your care or anyone close to them
21.3 act with honesty and integrity in any financial dealings you have with everyone you have a professional relationship with, including people in your care
21.4 make sure that any advertisements, publications or published material you produce or have produced for your professional services are accurate, responsible, ethical, do not mislead or exploit vulnerabilities and accurately reflect your relevant skills, experience and qualifications
21.5 never use your professional status to promote causes that are not related to health, and
21.6 cooperate with the media only when it is appropriate to do so, and then always protecting the confidentiality and dignity of people receiving treatment or care. - 24NMC CODE 2015 Promote professionalism and trust 22. Fulfil all registration requirements22 Fulfil all registration requirements BY:
22.1 meet any reasonable requests so we can oversee the registration process
22.2 keep to our prescribed hours of practice and carry out continuing professional development activities, and
22.3 keep your knowledge and skills up to date, taking part in appropriate and regular learning and professional development activities that aim to maintain and develop your competence and improve your performance. - 25NMC CODE 2015 Promote professionalism and trust 23 (1) Cooperate with all investigations and audits23 Cooperate with all investigations and audits BY:
23.1 cooperate with any audits of training records, registration records or other relevant audits that we may want to carry out to make sure you are still fit to practise
23.2 tell both us and any employers as soon as you can about any caution or charge against you, or if you have received a conditional discharge in relation to, or have been found guilty of, a criminal offence (other than a protected caution or conviction)
23.3 tell any employers you work for if you have had your practice restricted or had any other conditions imposed on you by us or any other relevant body. - 26NMC CODE 2015 Promote professionalism and trust 23 (2) Cooperate with all investigations and audits23 (2) Cooperate with all investigations and audits BY:
23.4 tell us and your employers at the first reasonable opportunity if you are or have been disciplined by any regulatory or licensing organisation, including those who operate outside of the professional healthcare environment, and
23.5 give your NMC Pin when any reasonable request for it is made (see the note below). - 27NMC CODE 2015 Promote professionalism and trust 24. Respond to any complaints made against you professionally24 Respond to any complaints made against you professionally BY:
24.1 never allow someone’s complaint to affect the care that is provided to them, and
24.2 use all complaints as a form of feedback and an opportunity for reflection and learning to improve practice. - 28NMC CODE 2015 Promote professionalism and trust 25. Provide leadership to make sure people’s wellbeing is protected and to improve their experiences of the healthcare system25 Provide leadership to make sure people’s wellbeing is protected and to improve their experiences of the healthcare system BY:
25.1 identify priorities, manage time, staff and resources effectively and deal with risk to make sure that the quality of care or service you deliver is maintained and improved, putting the needs of those receiving care or services first, and
25.2 support any staff you may be responsible for to follow the Code at all times. They must have the knowledge, skills and competence for safe practice; and understand how to raise any concerns linked to any circumstances where the Code has, or could be, broken.
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- Karteikarten am NMC CODE 2015, erstellt von Al Graham am 01/06/2015.
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