So, after skim reading this, the teaching establishment needs this data to
ensure valid attendance. That is fair and reasonable.
If they pass (including attending) then they pass.
Sickness and absence data is no business of the prospective employer. It is
a part of the qualification. Or have I got it wrong?
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nick Landau
Sent: 06 February 2006 13:10
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [data-protection] Nursing students' absence records
See
http://hsc.uwe.ac.uk/net/student/3Your%20placement/2Practice%20Details%20(Nu
rsing%20Awards)/6Student%20Sickness%20and%20Absence%20Policy%20(Nursing%20Aw
ards).asp?level2=/net/student/3Your%20placement/2Practice%20Details%20(Nursi
ng%20Awards)/&thedir=1
"Faculty Sickness And Absence Policy for Nursing Awards"
"As part of the criteria for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery
Council (NMC), students must undertake a total of 4,600 hours: 2300 hours
theory and 2,300 practice. The Award has been designed to meet the statutory
hours and therefore the University will monitor closely sickness and absence
to ensure students are eligible for registration as qualified
practitioners."
"Absence Reporting
Students are required to notify the Faculty of all absences according to the
following procedure. Students with the exception of those based at ***
should report direct to the appropriate Allocation Officer in the Practice
Learning Unit, *** students should report to *** College.
Report Format
The information required by the Practice Learning Unit/*** is as follows.
Full Name, Branch, Cohort or Intake.
If Sick (Estimated time absent)
If Absent (Authorised/Unauthorised)
On the first morning of absence, students should contact the Practice
Learning Unit. If absence exceeds three days, students are required to
submit a self-certificate form. Absence in excess of seven days must be
supported by a doctor's medical certificate.
You are to retain a copy (ie within your portfolio This information is
processed and forms a permanent validated record of attendance. The
Sickness/Absence Exception Reporting Form is to be returned at the end of
your period of practice placement. Your successful completion of the course
and subsequent registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council for your
PIN may be delayed if your record is incomplete.
If you are at risk of not completing the full 2,300 hours of practice, the
Practice Learning Unit Administration Officer will inform you in writing
prior to and during completion of your final practice placement. If you are
required to make up any hours then you will be expected to complete these at
the end of the course.
DO NOT COMPLETE DOUBLE OR ADDITIONAL SHIFTS TO MAKE UP FOR SICKNESS OR
ABSENCE WHILST ON PRACTICE PLACEMENT THIS WILL NOT BE CREDITED
Spot checks are carried out on a regular basis to monitor student's practice
placement attendance. If you do not advise the Faculty of the reason for
your absence and/or you fail to submit medical certificates when
appropriate, you may be discontinued from the programme."
Nick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Howarth (RGC) Interim Information Governance Manager"
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To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [data-protection] Nursing students' absence records
>I find this a little bizarre. If there is something in an absence record
> that causes a problem, then maybe it is wise for the referee to refuse to
> supply a reference at all - this would surely tell the prospective
> employer
> something? Just a thought.
>
> What scares me more is that someone with a notable absence records (as
> mentioned by someone else) actually passed the course? Surely something so
> important will be created in such a way as to take account of this?
>
> Is this symptomatic of education in general these days? Colleges running
> courses that can't failed, a get 'em in and get 'em through and get the
> cash
> mentality. I think the issue that should be being considered is how
> courses
> that provide qualifications that can lead people into roles where
> patient/public safety is critical, can be designed to "fail safe".
>
> As it says in many good exam papers - Discuss.
>
> Simon.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lewis, Chris G. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 06 February 2006 12:35
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [data-protection] Nursing students' absence records
>
>
> Just out of interest, what sort of reason for absence would be
> detrimental to patients' well-being?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: This list is for those interested in Data Protection issues
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Broom, Doreen
> Sent: 06 February 2006 12:32
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [data-protection] Nursing students' absence records
>
> The only way round this is to include a reference to this on initial
> enrolment forms stating that you may disclose periods of absence to
> prospective emloyers. I would not be happy about releasing actual
> reason for illness unless it was for reasons which would be detrimental
> to patients' well-being.
> Doreen
>
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