Event Details
Legal Implications and Medical Errors in Nurse Prescribing
What is it about?
This one day interactive online workshop will refresh your knowledge around the legal implications and medical errors in nurse prescribing. Log off with enhanced knowledge to continue prescribing safely, ethically and in line with your competencies.
Why should you attend?
With thought provoking presentations and stimulating interactive sessions, this informative and educational NHS workshop is the ideal forum to learn about the legalities for nurse prescribing. Increase your understanding of recent legislative changes and take away the knowledge to protect yourself from common errors.
Key learning outcomes
Secure your place today at this virtual workshop to benefit from peer-to-peer advice on improving prescribing and ensuring that you can consistently deliver safe, professional and ethical care. Improve your understanding of:
- Legal and ethical implications for nurse prescribing
- Clinical negligence and duty of care
- Responsibilities for patients: mental capacity and informed decision making
- Support and education provided from regulatory bodies
- Avoiding referrals and hearings through improved knowledge of prescribing errors
- Building competencies and prescribing mindfully
Who should attend?
Whether you are a non-medical or nurse prescriber this forum will develop your knowledge and is designed for:
- Established, Newly Qualified or Aspiring Nurse/Independent Prescribers
- All Service Leads
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
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Past events
Attendees from Non-Medical Prescribing: National Update, December 2017 described the day as “An informative and empowering day, packed with experienced speakers who shared real life experiences of personal journey through practice as NMPs “ and “A really good conference. Very informative and a great refresh on legal and ethical issues”
This interactive and case study driven NHS course will be led by Rachael Davis, Legal Officer & Solicitor, Legal Services, Royal College of Nursing
| 9.30 | Join, tech support and opportunity to network in your meeting room |
| 10.00 | Introduction, instructions and opening remarks Rachael Davis, Legal Officer and Solicitor, Legal Services, Royal College of Nursing |
| 10.10 | Relevant legislation and regulatory standards for Independent and Nurse Prescribers Understanding fundamental ethical and legal principles What legislation covers the work of non-medical prescribers? Exploring the code of conduct and relevant guidance |
| 10.50 | Question and answer session |
| 11.00 | Interactive discussion session: How do you obtain consent? How do you evidence this and why is this so important? In small groups to discuss and share your experiences on this important topic with your fellow attendees. |
| 11.10 | Screen break |
| 11.20 | Feedback from interactive discussion: How do you obtain consent? How do you evidence this and why is this so important? Moderators will go on screen to feedback what has been discussed and learnt in the individual breakout rooms. Whilst the moderators are speaking, you can feedback your comments and questions using the chat box function. |
| 11.30 | Main legal areas that all Independent and Nurse Prescribers need to be aware of Consent, duty of care and mental capacity What is clinical negligence and what does it mean for Non-Medical Prescribers? The inquest process: what to expect and when to seek advice? |
| 12.10 | Question and answer session |
| 12.20 | Interactive discussion session: Drafting a witness statement for the inquest process- what should you include? Share your experiences and discuss your solutions to common challenges with your peers. This is your opportunity to network and find out what else is happening across the country. |
| 12.40 | Lunch and screen break |
| 1.10 | Feedback from interactive discussion: Drafting a witness statement for the inquest process- what should you include? Moderators will go on screen to feedback what has been discussed and learnt in the individual breakout rooms. Whilst the moderators are speaking, you can feedback your comments and questions using the chat box function. |
Understanding the referral process | |
| 1.20 | Exploring the fitness to practise process to understand referral procedures Who are the NMC and what do they do? The NMC fitness to practise process: what does a referral look like? The reflective piece: why is this so important in a fitness to practise referral? |
| 2.00 | Question and answer session |
| 2.10 | Interactive discussion session: Who refers nurses to the NMC and for what reasons? Share your experiences and discuss your solutions to common challenges with your peers. This is your opportunity to network and find out what else is happening across the country. |
| 2.30 | Screen break |
| 2.40 | Feedback from interactive discussion: Who refers nurses to the NMC and for what reasons? Moderators will go on screen to feedback what has been discussed and learnt in the individual breakout rooms. Whilst the presenters are speaking, you can feedback your comments and questions using the chat box function. |
| 2.50 | Case study session: How to avoid regular errors which can lead to referral to the NMC Which regular errors often lead to referrals? Explore the issues raised in record keeping and prescribing outside competencies Discover case study examples of NMC referrals: what would you do differently? |
| 3.30 | Question, answer and final discussion session |
| 3.40 | Chair’s closing remarks and close of conference |
Improve your knowledge of the legal implications and medical errors in Independent and Nurse Prescribing with your experienced course leader, Rachael Davis, Legal Officer & Solicitor, Legal Services, Royal College of Nursing.
Rachael Davis
Pricing Structure
This pricing structure applies across this conference and related events
- £299 + VAT one NHS or public sector place
- £249 + VAT (each) for two or three NHS or public sector places
- £199 + VAT (each) for four or more NHS or public sector places
- £599 + VAT one commercial organisation place
- Commercial companies are also invited to sponsor this day please contact sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk for further details.
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Reservations
If your funding has not yet been secured or you would like to hold your place with no obligation, you can reserve your place with us. Please email reservemyplace@sbk-healthcare.co.uk with your details:
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- Delegate details (for each delegate): Name, job title, department, email, telephone
- Organisation details: Name, address
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Terms & Conditions
Travel
Travel is not included in the conference fee. It is the responsibility of each delegate to make their way to the conference venue in adequate time. The conference organisers are not liable for any delays or non-attendance resulting from delayed or suspended transportation.
Cancellations
A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received in writing 28 days before the date of the event (less £90 administration charge). Notice of cancellation must be received in writing and submitted by contacting us here. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. You are still entitled to conference documentation in the event of cancellation.
Substitutions & Name Changes
Substitutions for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time. To inform us of a name change, please contact us here. It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the venue, content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the conference format will not constitute a reason to refund the conference fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
Certification of Attendance
A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to each participant who completes the course, as a record of your continuing professional training and development.
Fee
Registration fees are payable in advance. The fee includes documentation, refreshments and lunch, it does not include travel costs or accommodation. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, delegates without proof of payment will be asked for either a credit card guarantee on the day or to sign a proof of attendance form.
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Additional Documentation
If you are unable to attend or would like to pick up an additional set of documentation on the day, the event documentation is available for purchase at £89 per set.