LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK IMPACTING ON NURSING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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1 LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK IMPACTING ON NURSING EDUCATION AND TRAINING NEA CONFERENCE Mr Tendani Mabuda Registrar :South African Nursing Council(SANC) Date 04 August 2012 Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 1

2 Agenda Introduction Overview of SANC Legislative framework impacting on nursing education and training Conclusion Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 2

3 INTRODUCTION The South African Nursing Council (SANC) established in terms of section 2 of Nursing Act, 1978( Act no 50 of 1978) repealed by Nursing Act, 2005 ( Act no 33 of 2005) Exist as a juristic person Objects Serve and protect the public Set the standards of nursing education and practice Promote the provisioning of nursing services Advice Minister on matters pertaining to nursing Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 3

4 SANC VISION & MISSION STATEMENT Vision Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users. Mission We serve and protect health care users by ensuring quality nursing and midwifery care, through collaborative partnerships and facilitating an enabling environment Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 4

5 South African Nursing Council Governance Structure Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005) Minister of Health Appeals South African Nursing Council (25 Members) Chairperson Registrar Administration Appeals Professional Conduct Executive Human Resources Communication Laws and Practise Standards Education Professional Conduct of Preliminary Investigation Impairment Finance Accreditatio n Audit and Risk Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 5

6 Legislative Framework Impacting on Nursing Education and Training Nursing Act, 2005 ( Act No 33 of 2005) National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No.67 of 2008), Section 6(1)- NQF Levels 1-10 Higher Education Act,1997(Act No.101 of 1997 as amended) -HEQF Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 6

7 Legislative Framework (conti..) Nursing Act, 2005( Act 33of 2005) makes provision for SANC to: Regulate Nursing Education and Training Section 4 (c) Conduct examinations Appoint examiners, moderators Grant diplomas and certificates Section 4(d) Conduct inspections of - Nursing Education Institutions (NEI S) -Nursing education programs -Health establishments Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 7

8 Legislative Framework (conti..) Section 4 (j) investigate and take actions against non accredited nursing education institutions Section 4 (k) -withdraw or suspend accreditation of nursing education institution or program Section 4 (n) Accreditation of Nursing Education Institutions Accreditation of Nursing Programs Regulate assessments and moderation Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 8

9 Legislative Framework (conti..) Conduct inspections and investigations -Nursing programs -Nursing Education Institutions(NEI S) -Health establishments Section 31. (1)Registration prerequisite to practice Section 32 (1) application for registration as leaner nurse or midwife Section 34 (1) Registration of additional qualifications Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 9

10 Legislative Framework (conti..) Training of nurses must yield the following professional registration to enable incumbent to practice nursing in one of the following categories Section 31(1) Professional Nurse Midwife Staff Nurse Auxiliary nurse Auxiliary Midwife Section 30 (1-4) Scope of profession and practice of nursing Section 30(5) Minister prescribe scopes of the profession and practice for categories in section 31(2) Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 10

11 Discussions & Questions Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 11

12 Thank you!! Excellence in professionalism and advocacy for health care users 12