Wednesday, 23 July 2014

BAPO Bulletin July 2014


BAPO Bulletin July 2014


Outcome Measures
BAPO is doing some work on outcome measures. If you haven’t filled in the survey yet now is your chance, we need as many P&O professionals as possible to fill it in so please pass it on to those who may not be BAPO members. http://survey.bapo-online.com/index.php/944889/lang-en

Professional Indemnity
The government have now introduced the legislation requiring all AHP’s to have professional indemnity insurance. This will not affect the majority of registrants as they will already be indemnified either through their employer, BAPO Indemnity Insurance, directly with an insurer or a combination of these. It is, however, important that each HCPC registrant has the appropriate level of cover for their practice.

HCPC have published guidance for registrants, -Professional indemnity and your registration, which is available on their website here: http://www.hcpc-uk.org/assets/documents/10004776Professionalindemnityandyourregistration.pdf

HCPC have also put together some Frequently Asked Questions which are
available here: http://www.hcpc-uk.org/registrants/indemnity/

AHP Research Network
BAPO are part of the AHP research network and as such our profession can access and involve themselves in their activities. For those considering or already involved in research, the following may be of interest:
Clinical Academic Careers Capability Framework – May 2014
www.aukuh.org.uk/index.php/affiliate-groups/20-nmahps/128-clinical-academic-careers-pathway-capability-framework

Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Appointed
NHS England has announced the appointment of Suzanne Rastrick as Chief Allied Health Professions Officer. She will work alongside colleagues both within and outside of NHS England, as the Senior Adviser to the Department of Health on AHP matters, as well as representing England’s health professionals on the international stage

 


An Open NHS Culture
Sir Robert Francis is currently leading a review to drive up safety standards in the NHS and to protect staff who speak out in the public interest in order to create an open culture needed to ensure safe care for patients.


The link below gives more detail about this campaign and the new data which is available to the public regarding safety in hospitals. http://www.gov.uk/government/news/nhs-rated-on-open-and-honest-reporting-culture-in-world-leading-transparency-drive

The government has also produced some fundamental standards of care in response to this review which can be seen on the link below: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fundamental-standards-improving-quality-and-transparency-in-care

 

 

Keep an eye on your inbox for more information on regional meetings and short courses. Coming soon!!!

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