This short online course will give nurses and midwives a greater understanding of the key considerations and legal aspects of social media use, the many benefits and also many risks, Deprivation of Liberty and also an insight into the operation of the Preliminary Proceedings Committee (PPC) of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) - the PPC of the NMBI considers complaints referred to it under the Nurses and Midwives Act 2021. This programme will be facilitated by David Miskell, RGN, LLB, Dip, MSc, Professional and Regulatory Services Officer, INMO.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the implications of social media and the professional obligations of nurses and midwives when online.
- Understand the key issues relating to the deprivation of liberty and current legal developments in this area.
- Understand the functioning of the preliminary proceedings committee and the process associated with interim suspensions.