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This qualification is the national recognised occupational peri-operative standard which sets out the competencies for the medical device industry. Developing and reviewing a comprehensive competence framework of occupational standards for the healthcare sector is currently being driven by different institutions and based on the following Key Points:
Clinical GovernanceWhether you work in industry, the NHS or the independent sector, all personnel have a legal duty of care to patients. Ensuring patients receive competent care is managed under the umbrella of Risk Management, which is integral to the Clinical Governance agenda and the Healthcare plans of the UK Departments of Health.
Risk Management / TasksHospital staff are not the only people present in clinical areas. Medical device companies and their representatives are routinely present in clinical areas educating staff on new techniques and supporting them in the use of their products. These "visitors" have the same obligations as hospital staff in terms of the requirement to comply with the National Competency Framework.
Product Surveillance / SupportHospital staff are not the only people present in clinical areas. Medical device companies and their representatives are routinely present in clinical areas educating staff on new techniques and supporting them in the use of their products. These "visitors" have the same obligations as hospital staff in terms of the requirement to comply with the National Competency Framework.
Healthcare Professional recognitionThe reality of a recognised national training standard which validates the competence of the device representative to 'work' in areas of clinical care is a major step towards establishing professional accountability.
Risk Reduction for OrganisationsThe presence in any clinical area of someone untrained in hospital policies and with no contractual link to the hospital presents an unquantifiable risk for both hospital management AND the company employing them.
Health Department RulesCovering management regulations, code of practice and confidentiality and the necessity to adhere to the Data Protection Act.
Decrease of litigation risksIn certain circumstances, pharmaceutical and medical device companies and their representatives could be leaving themselves open to civil litigation by patients and/or health trusts.
Competent and skilled ProfessionalsThe externally validated BTEC professional qualification gives the company representative the specific skills and knowledge to demonstrate competence in clinical areas. It also defines their role in the clinical team. The reality of a recognised national training standard which validates the competence of the device representative to 'work' in areas of clinical care is a major step towards establishing professional accountability.
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