POLICY FOR PATIENT GROUP DIRECTIONS (PGD) - NHS

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INDIVIDUAL AUTHORISATIONPGDs DO NOT REMOVE INHERENT PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS OR ACCOUNTABILITY.It is the responsibility of each professional to practice only within the bounds of their owncompetence and in accordance with their own Code of Professional Conduct.Note to Authorising Managers: authorised staff should be provided with an individual copy of theclinical content of the PGD and a photocopy of the document showing their authorisation.Healthcare Professional’s Declaration:I have read and understood the Patient Group Direction and agree to supply/administer thismedicine only in accordance with this PGD.Authorising Manager’s Declaration:I have assessed the knowledge and competencies of the healthcare professionals listed below inaccordance with the requirements of the PGD.Name of Health CareProfessionalSignature of HealthCare ProfessionalAuthorisingManager’s SignatureDate
Appendix 12.2 Competency Assessment Document – (insert name of PGD here)Name of HCP Line ManagerJob Title DateKnowledge/Competency beingassessedUnderstanding of general principalsof PGD use and legalitiesQuestions/Statement to assess knowledge/competencyExamples of suitable questions:• A black-triangle drug can be put on a PGD• Unlicensed medicines can be put on a PGD• A PGD needs to be signed only by a doctor for it to be legal• A PGD needs to be reviewed yearly• HCPs must be competency assessed for each PGD before theycan use it• A PGD can only be used by independent prescribersKnowledge/competencyshown? (or HCP to answer“True” or “False” if written testRelevant trainingExamples of suitable questions:• Is the HCP up-to-date with CPR training?• Is the HCP up-to-date with anaphylaxis training?Understanding of disease orcondition to be managed by thePGDInsert questions to test HCP’s understanding of:• Disease/condition• Disease progression• Differential diagnosis• Danger/warning signs
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