Professional bodies
www.nmc-uk.org
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) replaced the UK Central Council for Nursing (UKCC)
and the four national boards in April 2002. It is an organisation set up by Parliament to
ensure nurses, midwives and health visitors provide high standards of care to their
patients and clients. To achieve its aims, the NMC:
· maintains a register of qualified nurses, midwives and health
visitors;
· sets standards for education, practice and conduct;
· provides advice for nurses, midwives and health visitors;
· considers allegations of misconduct or unfitness to practise due to
ill health.
www.chi.nhs.uk
The Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) was set up by the UK government to improve the
quality of patient care in the NHS across England and Wales. It aims to improve the
quality of patient care and to raise standards in the NHS by:
· assessing every NHS organisation and making its findings public
· investigating when there is serious failure
· checking that the NHS is following national guidelines
· advising the NHS on best practice
www.rcn.org.uk
The Royal College of Nursing represents nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in
practice and shapes health policies. The RCN site includes news and campaigns, forthcoming
events, information on professional issues, learning and evidence-based practice, support
for nurses, and information for students, including a student forum.
www.nursingboard.ie
The Irish Nursing Board (An Bord Altranais) is the statutory body which provides for the
registration, control and education of nurses and for other matters relating to nurses and
the practice of nursing in Ireland.
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