COVID19 Information relevant to prescribers. …………………………………………………………………………….‘We know you might need to share information quickly or adapt the way you work. Data protection will not stop you doing that.’ – ICO …………………………………………………………………………… ‘It is absolutely fine to use mobile messaging to communicate with colleagues and patients/service users as needed. It is also fine to use commercial, off-the-shelf applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram where there is no practical alternative and the benefits outweigh the risk.’ – NHSX

‘We know you might need to share information quickly or adapt the way you work. Data protection will not stop you doing that.’ – ICO ………………………………………………………………………………………. ‘It is absolutely fine to use mobile messaging to communicate with colleagues and patients/service users as needed. It is also fine to use commercial, off-the-shelf applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram where there is no practical alternative and the benefits outweigh the risk.’ – NHSX

‘It is absolutely fine to use mobile messaging to communicate with colleagues and patients/service users as needed. It is also fine to use commercial, off-the-shelf applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram where there is no practical alternative and the benefits outweigh the risk.’ – NHSX

Data protection and coronavirus: what you need to know -Information Commissioner

https://ico.org.uk/coronavirus (accessed 16.03.2020)

Information Governance Update (NHS)

https://www.nhsx.nhs.uk/key-information-and-tools/information-governance-guidance (accessed 16.03.2020)

Continuous Professional Development for Non-Medical Prescribers

Somerset 2019/20

RPS Competency Framework for all prescribers

Click on the heading below to download a short version of the presentation.

CPD NMP SOMERSET 2019 20 SHORT VERSION

Useful forms:

NMC Revalidation forms.

Action plan template

More prescribing resources:

Oliver McGowan’s story (as presented at NICE):

‘Actions are needed around #prescribing practice related to allergies, sensitivities and adverse reactions to medicines , inter-disciplinary working, advance decisions, & Mental Capacity Act best interests decisions.’