Updating them is a crucial component in fulfilling our purpose to promote excellence in the professions we regulate, and championing high quality care that the public can access safely and with confidence. This means that you need to exercise personal judgement by undertaking any necessary training or gaining experience, before moving into a new area of practice. Health and Care Professions Council 2014 Standards of Proficiency, Operating Department Practitioners. Your particular scope of practice may mean that you are unable to continue to demonstrate that you meet all of the standards that apply for the whole of your profession. These standards are effective from Monday 2 June 2014. Re: Avoiding the use of agency staff in the operating department. The review predominately focused on the generic standards, which apply across all 15 professions. Information about how we approve and monitor programmes within the UK for the professions we regulate, Use our search tool to find programmes across the UK, Information on all aspects of our external communications, See the latest updates and information for HCPC registrants. HCPC's Standards of Proficiency set the knowledge and abilities that all registrants must have to become and remain registered with them. We will continue to listen to our stakeholders and will keep our standards under continual review. #myhcpcstandards is a series of online webinars that support HCPC registrants in meeting the updated standards of proficiency. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal From 1 September 2023, all registrants will have to meet the standards of proficiency relevant to their scope of practice. hbbd``b`$ Q $Xn q(+H#19? You can submit a question up to 24 hours in advance of any session. HCPC consults on returning to practice and publishes student ethics guidance The regulatory body for hearing aid dispensers has begun a consultation process on Archive Guidance +2 Apr 03 Standards of education and training The Health and Care Professions Council has published guidance on the standards of Booklets +1 Mar 03 The revised standards were approved by HCPC's Council in March 2022 and will take effect on 1 September 2023. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. (2011, 2018) and also the revised HCPC Standards of Proficiency ODP (2014) and the HCPC Standards of Education and Training (2017). Scope of practice. The HCPC has updated its standards of proficiency for the first time since 2015. A new standard about promoting public health and preventing ill-health. 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Information about how we approve and monitor programmes within the UK for the professions we regulate, Use our search tool to find programmes across the UK, Information on all aspects of our external communications, See the latest updates and information for HCPC registrants, Tell us what you think of the new Student hub, View the Guidance on Conduct and ethics for Students document. 9. be able to work appropriately with others, 9.1 be able to work, where appropriate, in partnership with service users, other professionals, support staff and others, 9.2 understand the need to build and sustain professional relationships as both an independent practitioner and collaboratively as a member of a team, 9.3 understand the need to engage service users and carers in planning and evaluating diagnostics, treatments and interventions to meet their needs and goals, 9.4 be able to contribute effectively to work undertaken as part of a multi-disciplinary team, 9.5 understand and be able to apply psychological and sociological principles to maintain effective relationships, 10. be able to maintain records appropriately, 10.1 be able to keep accurate, comprehensive and comprehensible records in accordance with applicable legislation, protocols and guidelines, 10.2 recognise the need to manage records and all other information in accordance with applicable legislation, protocols and guidelines, 11. be able to reflect on and review practice, 11.1 understand the value of reflection on practice and the need to record the outcome of such reflection, 11.2 recognise the value of case conferences and other methods of review, 12. be able to assure the quality of their practice, 12.1 be able to engage in evidence-based practice, evaluate practice systematically and participate in audit procedures, 12.2 be able to gather information, including qualitative and quantitative data, that helps to evaluate the responses of service users to their care, 12.3 be aware of the role of audit and review in quality management, including quality control, quality assurance and the use of appropriate outcome measures, 12.4 be able to maintain an effective audit trail and work towards continual improvement, 12.5 be aware of, and be able to participate in, quality assurance processes, where appropriate, 12.6 be able to evaluate intervention plans using recognised outcome measures and revise the plans as necessary in conjunction with the service user, 12.7 recognise the need to monitor and evaluate the quality of practice and the value of contributing to the generation of data for quality assurance and improvement programmes, 13. understand the key concepts of the knowledge base relevant to their profession, 13.1 understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body, together with knowledge of health, disease, disorder and dysfunction, relevant to their profession, 13.2 recognise disease and trauma processes, and how to apply this knowledge to the service users perioperative care, 13.3 be aware of the principles and applications of scientific enquiry, including the evaluation of treatment efficacy and the research process, 13.4 recognise the role of other professions in health and social care, 13.5 understand the structure and function of health and social care services in the UK, 13.6 understand the concept of leadership and its application to practice, 13.7 understand the theoretical basis of, and the variety of approaches to, assessment and intervention, 13.8 be aware of the main sequential stages of human development, including cognitive, emotional and social measures of maturation through the life-span, 13.9 understand relevant physiological parameters and how to interpret changes from the norm, 13.10 understand how to order, store, issue, prepare and administer prescribed drugs to service users, and monitor the effects of drugs on service users, 13.11 understand the principles of operating department practice and their application to perioperative and other healthcare settings, 13.12 understand the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects and contraindications of drugs used within the perioperative and acute setting, 13.13 understand safe and current practice in a range of medical devices used for diagnostic, monitoring or therapeutic purposes in accordance with national and local guidelines, appropriate to their practice, 13.14 be able to calculate accurately prescribed drug dosages for individual service user needs, 13.15 understand the principles and practices of the management of clinical emergencies, 14. be able to draw on appropriate knowledge and skills to inform practice, 14.1 be able to change their practice as needed to take account of new developments or changing contexts, 14.2 be able to conduct appropriate diagnostic or monitoring procedures, treatment, therapy, or other actions safely and effectively, 14.3 understand service users elimination needs, including male and female urinary catheterisation, 14.4 understand the role of the surgical first assistant in assisting with surgical intervention, 14.5 be able to undertake appropriate anaesthetic, surgical and post-anaesthesia care interventions, including managing the service users airway, respiration and circulation, 14.6 understand the management and processes involved in the administration of blood and blood products, 14.7 be able to monitor and record fluid balance, and where appropriate, administer prescribed fluids in accordance with national and local guidelines, 14.8 understand and recognise the need to monitor the effects of drugs and be able to take appropriate action in response to any significant change, 14.9 be able to assess and monitor the service users pain status and as appropriate administer prescribed pain relief in accordance with national and local guidelines, 14.10 be able to modify and adapt practice to emergency situations, 14.11 be able to receive and identify service users and their care needs, 14.12 be able to formulate specific and appropriate care plans including the setting of timescales, 14.13 be able to gather appropriate information, 14.14 be able to effectively gather information relevant to the care of service users in a range of emotional states, 14.15 be able to select and use appropriate assessment techniques, 14.16 be able to undertake and record a thorough, sensitive and detailed assessment, using appropriate techniques and equipment, 14.17 be able to undertake or arrange investigations as appropriate, 14.18 be able to analyse and critically evaluate the information collected, 14.19 be able to demonstrate a logical and systematic approach to problem solving, 14.20 be able to adapt and apply problem solving skills to clinical emergencies, 14.21 be able to use research, reasoning and problem solving skills to determine appropriate actions, 14.22 recognise the value of research to the critical evaluation of practice, 14.23 be aware of a range of research methodologies, 14.24 be able to evaluate research and other evidence to inform their own practice, 14.25 be able to use information and communication technologies appropriate to their practice, 15. understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment, 15.1 understand the need to maintain the safety of both service users and those involved in their care, 15.2 be able to understand the impact of human factors within the perioperative / acute setting and the implications for service user safety, 15.3 be aware of applicable health and safety legislation, and any relevant safety policies and procedures in force at the workplace, such as incident reporting, and be able to act in accordance with these, 15.4 be able to work safely, including being able to select appropriate hazard control and risk management, reduction or elimination techniques in a safe manner and in accordance with health and safety legislation, 15.5 be able to select appropriate personal protective equipment and use it correctly, 15.6 be able to establish safe environments for practice, which minimise risks to service users, those treating them and others, including the use of hazard control and particularly infection control, 15.7 be able to promote and comply with measures designed to control infection, 15.8 understand the nature and purpose of sterile fields, and the practitioners individual role and responsibility for maintaining them, 15.9 understand and be able to apply appropriate moving and handling techniques, 15.10 be able to position service users for safe and effective interventions. endstream endobj startxref Need a refresher on our CPD requirements? Guidance and learning materials on meeting our standards: Join our friendly team and make a huge contribution to healthcare provision across the UK. If your practice is called into question we will consider these standards (and our standards of conduct, performance and ethics) in deciding what action, if any, we need to take. We are committed to ensuring that our registrants can provide high-quality healthcare to all their service users. They monitor standards for initial training and education, skills, behaviour, and health. %PDF-1.7 % Br J Theatre Nurs. Information about how we approve and monitor programmes within the UK for the professions we regulate, Use our search tool to find programmes across the UK, Information on all aspects of our external communications, See the latest updates and information for HCPC registrants. Before S)nL3|K|A-0cIJa$)IVxJ|k:~MPN*]N.>'Di-l?jS8-hZ7ax9|gOEHso pId~G`m(SY(eo(GL$~L6w&v,u{(/oG:5IQcIgQNkY'zz. x< /Separation/PANTONE#20294#20C/DeviceCMYK 17 0 R The HCPC were created safeguard the public by regulating and making health professionals accountable through a register. They set expectations for professionals on our Register, and help make clear to the public what they should expect of a HCPC registrant. The changes, which will come into effect on 1 September 2023, have been made following an extensive period of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. The factors to consider in applying the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, our new standards ask registrants to take a wider range of circumstances into account when determining consent, reflecting evolving definitions of patient consent. endstream endobj 524 0 obj <>stream All registrants have a professional responsibility to ensure they understand the revised standards. HCPC - Health and Care Professions Council - Standards 2014 In-text: (HCPC - Health and Care Professions Council - Standards, 2014) Your Bibliography: Hcpc-uk.org. 1. be able to practise safely and effectively within their scope of practice, 1.1 know the limits of their practice and when to seek advice or refer to another professional, 1.2 recognise the need to manage their own workload and resources effectively and be able to practise accordingly, 2. be able to practise within the legal and ethical boundaries of their profession, 2.1 understand the need to act in the best interests of service users at all times, 2.2 understand what is required of them by the Health and Care Professions Council, 2.3 understand the need to respect and uphold the rights, dignity, values, and autonomy of service users including their role in the diagnostic and therapeutic process and in maintaining health and wellbeing, 2.4 recognise that relationships with service users should be based on mutual respect and trust, and be able to maintain high standards of care even in situations of personal incompatibility, 2.5 know about current legislation applicable to the work of their profession, 2.6 be able to practise in accordance with relevant medicines legislation, 2.7 understand the importance of and be able to obtain informed consent, 2.8 understand the complexity of caring for vulnerable persons in perioperative and other healthcare settings, and the need to adapt care as necessary, 2.9 be able to exercise a professional duty of care, 3. be able to maintain fitness to practise, 3.1 understand the need to maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct, 3.2 understand the importance of maintaining their own health, 3.3 understand both the need to keep skills and knowledge up to date and the importance of career-long learning, 4. be able to practise as an autonomous professional, exercising their own professional judgement, 4.1 be able to assess a professional situation, determine the nature and severity of the problem and call upon the required knowledge and experience to deal with the problem, 4.2 be able to make reasoned decisions to initiate, continue, modify or cease treatment or the use of techniques or procedures, and record the decisions and reasoning appropriately, 4.3 be able to initiate resolution of problems and be able to exercise personal initiative, 4.4 recognise that they are personally responsible for and must be able to justify their decisions, 4.5 be able to make and receive appropriate referrals, 4.6 understand the importance of participation in training, supervision and mentoring, 5. be aware of the impact of culture, equality and diversity on practice, 5.1 understand the requirement to adapt practice to meet the needs of different groups and individuals, 6. be able to practise in a non-discriminatory manner, 7. understand the importance of and be able to maintain confidentiality, 7.1 be aware of the limits of the concept of confidentiality, 7.2 understand the principles of information governance and be aware of the safe and effective use of health and social care information, 7.3 be able to recognise and respond appropriately to situations where it is necessary to share information to safeguard service users or the wider public, 8.1 be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal skills in communicating information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to service users, colleagues and others, 8.2 be able to use effective communication skills when sharing information about service users with other members of the multidisciplinary team, 8.3 be able to communicate in English to the standard equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System, with no element below 6.5 *, 8.4 understand how communication skills affect assessment of, and engagement with, service users and how the means of communication should be modified to address and take account of factors such as age, capacity, learning ability and physical ability, 8.5 be able to select, move between and use appropriate forms of verbal and non-verbal communication with service users and others, 8.6 be aware of the characteristics and consequences of verbal and non-verbal communication and how this can be affected by factors such as age, culture, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status and spiritual or religious beliefs, 8.7 understand the need to provide service users or people acting on their behalf with the information necessary to enable them to make informed decisions, 8.8 understand the need to assist the communication needs of service users such as through the use of an appropriate interpreter, wherever possible, 8.9 be able to identify anxiety and stress in service users, carers and others, and recognise the potential impact upon communication, 8.10 recognise the need to use interpersonal skills to encourage the active participation of service users, 8.11 be able to use effective communication skills in the reception and identification of service users, and in the transfer of service users to the care of others. What's covered in this course? You can read about the updated standards here. 878 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[870 19]/Info 869 0 R/Length 59/Prev 234804/Root 871 0 R/Size 889/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream The site is secure. Our standards of proficiency describe what professionals must know, understand and be able to do in order to join and remain on our Register. Standards for registration To meet the HCPC requirements for entry on the professional register, you will work to develop these broad skills: effective communication effective team-working problem-solving satisfied that all standards within this SET area are met for both programmes. They are often worried that this might have an effect on their registration. ] Join us in this role and receive a 3000 welcome aboard bonus*Are you a highly motivated registered Theatre Nurse Practitioner/ ODP and have the drive, ambition and commitment to deliver the highest standards of patient care?Sulis Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in Somerset, has opportunities for Theatre Nurse Practitioners/ ODPs to join our Theatre team. Would you like email updates of new search results? This site needs JavaScript to work properly. competence required to meet the Standards of Proficiency (HCPC, 2014) and become a safe, autonomous practitioner. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application. London : Health and Care Professions Council publication. The generic standards are written in bold, and the profession-specific standards are written in plain text. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies Please visit the Standards page on our website to view the standards in full. Every time you renew your registration, you will be asked to sign a declaration that you continue to meet the standards of proficiency that apply to your scope of practice. to see information from the webinars, posts and news about the HCPC standards. 528 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<8935BA5983591F4598C66D3F536A4B02>]/Index[520 19]/Info 519 0 R/Length 58/Prev 307904/Root 521 0 R/Size 539/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream We will provide a host of resources and activities which will assist different stakeholder groups prepare ahead of the implementation date. An elevation of the importance of registrants mental health. We hold professionals to the standards at the point of registration, renewal, and if fitness to practice concerns are raised. We will provide a host of resources and activities which will assist different stakeholder groups prepare ahead of the implementation date. We sent a copy of the consultation document to education providers delivering programmes in operating department practice, professional bodies, employers You must meet all the standards of proficiency to register with the HCPC and meet the standards relevant to your scope of practice to stay registered.
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