What is the Code of conduct for NMC?
The Code presents the professional standards that nurses, midwives and nursing associates must uphold in order to be registered to practise in the UK. It is structured around four themes – prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety and promote professionalism and trust.
What year is the latest NMC Code of conduct?
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has today published a revised Code which places public expectations at the heart of good nursing and midwifery practice. The Code will be sent to all nurses and midwives before it becomes effective on 31 March 2015.
What is the title of the NMC 2008 standards related to practice learning?
The Standards to support learning and assessment in practice (Slaip) were published in 2008. They replace the 2006 Standards for the preparation of teachers of nursing, midwifery and specialist community public health nursing.
What areas does the NMC code cover?
Four key domains have been evaluated: prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety, and promote professionalism and trust. The details of each of these domains reflect the need for nurses to meet the challenges of performing multiple roles and having many responsibilities in the care setting.
Is the NMC Code law?
Like other professional healthcare regulators, we have a set of governing legislation. All our legislation was created under powers in the Health Act 1999, and all of our legislation is secondary legislation. These pieces of legislation work together to form a detailed legal framework that determines how we operate.
What happens if you don’t follow the NMC code?
Failure to comply with revalidation will result in their registration lapsing. If this happens, the only way they can regain their registration would be by applying for readmission. This process can take two to six weeks, depending on their circumstances; they would be unable to practise during this period.
What happens if you break the NMC code?
Not every departure from the Code will raise a fitness to practise issue, but if nurses and midwives do not follow the Code it may give rise to an allegation of misconduct and impaired fitness to practise.
What is the purpose of the NMC code of conduct?
The Code sets out common standards of conduct and behaviour for those on our register. This provides a clear, consistent and positive message to patients, service users and colleagues about what they can expect of those who provide nursing or midwifery care.
Why is the NMC Code important for practice?
What does the NMC Code say about evidence based practice?
The NMC code states that as a registered nurse, you must: deliver care based on the best available evidence or best practice. have the knowledge and skills for safe and effective practice when working without direct supervision. recognise and work within the limits of your competence.