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Fatima Al Rifai, PhD, RN Director, Federal Department of Nursing

Jordanian Nursing Council 3 rd International Nursing Conference The Heart of the matter: Relevance of nursing Responsiveness 27-28 April, 2010 Amman, Jordan. Relevant and Responsive Regulations. Fatima Al Rifai, PhD, RN Director, Federal Department of Nursing

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Fatima Al Rifai, PhD, RN Director, Federal Department of Nursing

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  1. Jordanian Nursing Council 3rd International Nursing ConferenceThe Heart of the matter: Relevance of nursing Responsiveness 27-28 April, 2010Amman, Jordan Relevant and Responsive Regulations Fatima Al Rifai, PhD, RN Director, Federal Department of Nursing Board member and Secretary, UAE Nursing and Midwifery Council

  2. Outline • What is Responsiveness? • Current Trends • UAE Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) • NMC Solutions, Products & Services • Relevant and Responsive Regulations

  3. What is Responsiveness? “Responsiveness is defined as the outcome that is achieved whenhealth systems' institutions and institutional relationships are designed in such a way that they take account of and respond appropriately to the universally legitimate expectations of individuals.” WHO, 2001

  4. WHO Eight Domains of Responsiveness Domain Dignity Autonomy Confidentiality Communication Prompt attention Access to social support Quality of basic amenities Choice of Provider Description Respectful treatment Involvement in decision making Confidentiality of personal information Listening, enough time for questions, clear explanations Convenient travel and short waiting times In hospital: visits, having special foods, religious practice Cleanliness, space, air Seeing a provider you were happy with

  5. Current Trends Government Private Sector • Redefining role of the governments • Separation of health regulatory and service provision functions • Outsourcing government services • Bigger role • Social responsibilities • Ethical practices Public Private Partnerships • Sharing responsibilities • Advocating partnership models

  6. Current Nursing & Midwifery Trends Low Supply Growing Demand

  7. Why Nursing & Midwifery Council? • To ensure that the public has access to safe competent nurses & midwives • To improve quality of services through ensuring better educated nurses who practice to internationally recognised standards • To ensure nurses and midwives embrace caring, trust, and ethical culture and conduct • To strengthen the identity and positioning of nursing & midwifery Ultimate purpose of nursing & midwifery regulation is public protection

  8. UAE NMC: The Journey 2008 2002-2007 1999 1998 1996 1993

  9. UAE NMC: The Journey 2008 2002-2007 1999 1998 1996 1993 Department of Nursing at MOH begins to regulate nursing

  10. UAE NMC: The Journey 2008 2002-2007 1999 1998 1996 • Committee created to develop legislation for the regulation of nursing (DOHMS, MOH & Defense Medical Services) • Workshop was convened to address regulatory issues in cooperation with the WHO & ICN 1993

  11. UAE NMC: The Journey 2008 2002-2007 1999 1998 • Committee expanded to include other stakeholders and to develop Nursing Practice Act • Nursing Practice Act drafted 1996 1993

  12. UAE NMC: The Journey 2008 2002-2007 1999 1998 Nursing Practice Act amended and sent to legal department at the MOH 1996 1993

  13. UAE NMC: The Journey 2008 2002-2007 1999 • Restructuring of the healthcare system • Increased interest in a body that can provide advisory services to the different bodies • Committee of Nursing Leaders continue to meet to discuss nursing issues 1998 1996 1993

  14. UAE NMC: The Journey 2009 2008 March • Issuance of Ministerial Decree November • Convene workshop • Modify & finalize council model with input from workshop • Draft the Decree • Legal Review October • Research Council Models & draft for taskforce • Convene taskforce • Agree on council model, approach, next steps August - September • Discussions regarding patronage of nursing & midwifery • Discussions with MOH & other stakeholders • Initiate talks with OMNC & JNC • Appointment of taskforce members and workshop participants

  15. UAE NMC Solutions UAE Nursing & Midwifery Council

  16. UAE NMC Products and Services • Developing national unified Scope of Practice • Developing National Standards for the four priority areas; education, practice, service, and registration and licensure • Providing Expert and Authoritative Advice to the public, health authorities and the professionals • Contributing to the Capacity Development of the national nursing and midwifery workforce with emphasis on developing Emirati nurses and midwives • Maintaining Standards that are Current and Benchmark with international and regional standards • Strengthening the Identity & Status of UAE nursing & midwifery

  17. Relevant and Responsive Regulations Responsiveness Domains Dignity Autonomy Confidentiality Communication Prompt attention Access to social support Quality of basic amenities Choice of Provider • NMC Products & Services • Scope of Practice • National Standards • Expert and Authoritative Advice • Capacity Development • Standards that are Current & Benchmarked • Strengthening the Identity & Status

  18. Thank You

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