Reflection D criteria

Identify different standards that underpin professional development in health and social care.

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards

• General Medical Council (GMC) Guidelines

• All of the above

Identify sources of support and professional development opportunities.

• Mentorship programs

• Online courses

• Networking events

• All of the above

Identify standards relating to professional development in health and social care.

• Health and Social Care Act 2012

• Care Quality Commission Standards

• National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidelines

• All of the above

What is CPD in health and social care?

• Continuous Professional Development

• Certified Professional Doctorate

• Community Practice Development

• Clinical Practice Directive

What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?

• A method for practitioners to take breaks from work.

• A way for health and social care practitioners to continue learning and developing throughout their careers.

• A system for evaluating the performance of practitioners.

• A program for retirement planning.

Which act was established in 2012 related to health and social care?

• Health and Social Care Act 2012

• Care Act 2012

• National Health Service Act 2012

• Public Health Act 2012

What are the inspectorate regulations related to?

• Safety standards

• Financial audits

• Environmental compliance

• Quality control

What is the current legislation relevant to the Home Nation in health and safety?

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Equality Act 2010

• Consumer Rights Act 2015

The role of the Care Quality Commission is to:

• regulate and inspect health and social care services in England.

• provide healthcare services to patients.

• fund healthcare services in the UK.

• train healthcare professionals.

Codes of practice are:

• guidelines for ethical and professional conduct

• legal requirements

• personal opinions

• random suggestions