Handling Concerns about Fitness to Practise: Managing Complaints and Concerns about Nurses and supporting Nurses in Difficulty

Handling Concerns about Fitness to Practise: Managing Complaints and Concerns about Nurses and supporting Nurses in Difficulty is organized by Healthcare (HC) - UK Conferences and will be held on Oct 08, 2018 at De Vere West One, London, England, United Kingdom. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 5 Credits.

Course Description:
The conference will support you to improve processes and practice with regard to handling complaints and concerns about nurses and midwives in light of the current NMC consultation on fitness to practice. The conference will include national developments and case studies from experienced Directors of Nursing at NHS Trusts on how to effectively manage complaints or concerns about nursing practice whilst supporting the nurse involved and ensuring patient safety.

Course Objectives are:
• Network with colleagues who are working to improve the management of concerns about a nurse or midwifes practise
• Reflect on national developments including the revised NMC fitness to practise process
• Learn from outstanding practice in supporting nurses in difficulty
• Improve the way your identify and investigate complaints and concerns about nurses
• Develop your skills in investigating concerns whilst ensuring patient safety and adherence to disciplinary and legal aspects of any investigation
• Understand how it feels to be a subject of a performance or fitness to practise concern
• Develop your skills in supporting nurses who have a physical or mental health issue including work related stress
• Identify key strategies for remedial action
• Self assess and reflect on your own practice
• Gain cpd accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence.