Conduct Pathway in Healthcare

What is the primary purpose of the Code of Ethics in nursing?

To outline the standards of ethical conduct for nurses (correct)
To establish the registration process for nurses
To promote health and wellbeing in patients
To define the roles of national authorities in healthcare

What is the role of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)?

To maintain the register of health practitioners
To provide administrative and procedural assistance to National Boards
To administer the regulation of Australian practitioners in healthcare
To register nurses and midwives (correct)

What happens when a breach of the codes or standards occurs?

A complaint is filed with the NMBA
A disciplinary action is taken against the nurse
A notification is made to the relevant authority (correct)
A review of the Code of Ethics is conducted

What is one of the responsibilities of AHPRA?

To maintain the register of health practitioners (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice?

To inform the development of the scopes of practice and aspirations of registered nurses (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

To administer the regulation of Australian practitioners in healthcare (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the health pathway in the nurse registration process?

To allow nursing authorities to address identified concerns related to a nurse or student with an impairment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of impairment in the context of nursing regulation?

A physical or mental impairment, disability, condition or disorder that detrimentally affects a nurse's capacity to practise (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the relevant authority in the health pathway process?

To discuss and negotiate with the nurse or student regarding treatment, monitoring and practice restrictions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the performance pathway in the nurse registration process?

To facilitate the successful remediation of a nurse's professional performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the health pathway process in certain cases?

The nurse agrees to cease practising while recovering from their health problem (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who may act as a support person for a nurse or midwife in the health pathway process?

An Australian legal practitioner or not (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the conduct pathway?

To deal with notifications that may constitute professional misconduct (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered unsatisfactory professional conduct?

Conduct that is substantially below the standard reasonably expected (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is professional misconduct in NSW?

Unsatisfactory professional conduct of a sufficiently serious nature to justify suspension or cancellation of registration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Tribunal?

To hear serious complaints that may result in suspension or cancellation of registration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can the Tribunal do if a complaint against a nurse is proved?

Caution or reprimand the nurse, impose conditions on registration, and order medical treatment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?

To regulate nursing practice (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a complaint against a nurse is not prosecuted?

Criminal charges may still be laid (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the NMBA?

To regulate nursing practice (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of continuing professional development?

To enhance nursing knowledge and skills (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nurse registration process?

To ensure public health and safety (D) Signup and view all the answers