What does the NMC say about record keeping?
What does the NMC say about record keeping?
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) sets out a nurse’s obligation in the Code to keep clear and accurate records relevant to practice. This obligation is not limited to patient records but includes all records that are ‘relevant to your scope of practice’. There is no standard documentation model across the NHS.
What is the responsibility in record keeping for a nurse?
Keep under safe custody of nurses. Keep under safe custody of nurses. No individual sheet should be separated.
Why is record keeping important in safeguarding?
Adult Safeguarding Good case recording is therefore essential to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of adults and their carers in situations where abuse or neglect are of concern. a full assessment including past incidents, concerns, risks and any patterns, as abuse and neglect often arise over a period of time.
What is bad record keeping?
Consequences of Bad Records Management Excessive amounts of time is wasted sorting through messy filing cabinets. Valuable office space is used to store paperwork, forcing the company to pay premium prices for document storage. Files are misplaced, buried, and lost. Communication between coworkers erodes.
How does the NMC regulate practice?
It sets and reviews standards for their education, training, conduct and performance. The NMC also investigates allegations of impaired fitness to practise (i.e. where these standards are not met). It has been a statutory body since 2002, with a stated aim to protect the health and well-being of the public.
What is a 7 day NHS?
The provision of seven day services is about ensuring that patients receive consistent high quality safe care every day of the week. There are three key elements: Routine general practice; access to GP appointments in the evenings and at weekends. Urgent care; access to healthcare advice 24/7 via NHS 111.