Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for non clinical staff - receptionists/admin and HCA's

Reference base - NHS Clinical Governance Support Team 2005: A Model Chaperone Framework - Guidance on the role and effective use of chaperones in Primary and Community Care.

A chaperone is an independent person, whose role is to impartially observe an examination, procedure or consultation undertaken by a Health Care Professional, and is present as a safeguard for all parties

[patients and practitioners] and is a witness to continuing consent.

Aims and Objectives/Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session Candidates will have gained the necessary knowledge and skills and having completed practical assessment and competencies at their work place – [working from their Practice Protocol] will be able to carry out their role safely and effectively.

Agenda

• To understand what is meant by the term
• To identify when and for what a chaperone may be required
• To understand who can chaperone
• To understand what an intimate examination is [theory]
• To understand the role and responsibilities
• To understand what rights the patient has
• To know how and to whom to raise concerns
• Awareness of issues specific to -

Religion / Culture / Ethnicity / MH / LD / Children / Same gender/lone working.

.     A Chaperone Policy - what should be included.