Demonstrating & Improving Nurse Prescribing Competence & Practice: Implementing the New National competency framework for all prescribers

Demonstrating & Improving Nurse Prescribing Competence & Practice: Implementing the New National competency framework for all prescribers is organized by Healthcare Conferences UK and would be held during May 19, 2017 at De Vere West One Conference Centre, London, England, United Kingdom.

A new and updated Competency Framework to support healthcare professionals to prescribe effectively was published by NICE on the 14th July 2016. Through national updates, practical case studies and extended expert sessions, this conference focuses on demonstrating and improving nurse prescribing competence and practice – implementing the new competency framework, and ten competency dimensions for all prescribers.

When prescribed and used effectively, medicines can significantly improve health and quality of life. However, prescribing medicines is becoming increasingly complex as more become available and the number of people with several long-term conditions increases. Between 30% and 50% of medicines prescribed for long-term conditions are not taken as intended, according to the World Health Organisation. The updated Competency Framework can be used by any prescriber at any point in their career. It can also be used by regulators, education providers, professional organisations and specialist groups to inform guidance, education and advice. It outlines ten key prescribing competencies under two areas: the consultation, and prescribing governance. Within these areas, statements describe the activity or outcomes prescribers should be able to demonstrate.” NICE, 2016