You are saying exactly what I think - no not from the RCN but in an open learning forum with some very high powered OH practitioners who did not challenge this! Me? I was having a quiet heart attack.....!
Just to be on the safe side I am going to recheck with the RCN because the individual who talked about this was very convincing and had a strong argument - but I am feeling a bit better now.
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:25:06 +0000
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[log in to unmask]Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Insurance/indemnity cover
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Hi Jane
That's very strange. I checked this some time ago and the RCN advised me that I was covered as a sole proprietor as long as not employing others who are not RCN members.
They told me that I should not need to get separate cover and this in fact may lead to dispute in the event of a claim.
They specifically said that it covers the additional Occ Health component.
In conclusion I was advised that I had sufficient cover via the RCN as long as I work within my own competence in line with NMC Code of Conduct and RCN guidelines.
Did the RCN advise you that you were not covered?
Pippa Stanford
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Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:11:31 +0000
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Insurance/indemnity cover
Hi All
I had a shock on Monday when I was told that the RCN insurance I pay monthly does not actually indemnify me if I was to work as a self employed OHA. I thought it was..... Also that sole practitioners require public liability insurance (which I do understand)
Any thoughts on this?
Jane
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