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Managing concerns: a resource for employers

We’ve produced this resource for employers to support you to effectively respond to concerns about a nurse, midwife or nursing associate’s practice. 

Introduction
1 guides

Introduction
1 guides

Deciding to make a referral
9 guides

Deciding to make a referral
9 guides

Referral Scenarios
8 guides

Referral Scenarios
8 guides

Conducting a local investigation
15 guides

Conducting a local investigation
15 guides

Managing concerns
2 guides

Managing concerns
2 guides

Supporting your employees
1 guides

Supporting your employees
1 guides

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Concerns that pose a serious risk to people who use services and would be difficult to put right Updated on 02/02/2021
Concerns where local action can’t effectively manage any ongoing risks to people who use services Updated on 02/02/2021
Concerns requiring us to take action to protect public confidence in the professions and uphold standards Updated on 02/02/2021
Promote a just culture Updated on 02/02/2021
Have clear policies and procedures and follow best practice guidance Updated on 02/02/2021

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