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NIPEC Statutory Functions

NIPEC has four statutory duties.

NIPEC will promote High Standards of Practice by:NIPEC practice icon with a folder, heart with a pulse, and a document in different shades of blue

  1. Completing regional programmes of work within agreed timescales that support continuous improvements in safe and effective care and compassionate person-centred services.
  2. Communicating and engaging with stakeholders and partners in ways that maximises opportunities to develop and support professional practice.
  3. Sharing and supporting improvement in practice by developing and disseminating best practice throughout Northern Ireland and beyond based on robust evidence.
  4. Assessing the impact of our work.

 

NIPEC will promote High Standards of Education among Nurses and Midwives by:NIPEC practice icon with a book and a mortarboard cap in different shades of blue

  1. Contributing to the quality assurance of non NMC approved education, learning and development programmes for nurses and midwives.
  2. Developing a range of specific tools and resources to support the education, learning and development of nurses and midwives.
  3. Engaging with stakeholders to achieve education, learning and development programmes for nurses and midwives which are fit for purpose and relevant to service need.
  4. Engaging with a range of organisations and agencies to support the continued development of inter-professional education.

 

NIPEC will promote High Standards of Professional Development among Nurses and Midwives by:NIPEC practice icon with a person, circle with a tick, and a lightbulb in different shades of blue

  1. Promoting professionalism within the principles of The Code.
  2. Leading the collaborative development of a range of resources that will enhance the professional practice of nurses and midwives and are aligned to the strategic transformation of services in Northern Ireland.
  3. Supporting the development of professional roles of nurses and midwives across all areas of practice.
  4. Promoting innovation in professional development activities through digital technology advances.

 

NIPEC will Provide Advice, Guidance and Information on Best Practice and Matters Relating to Nursing and Midwifery by:NIPEC practice icon with a person, arrows pointing in different directions, and a message icon in different shades of blue

  1. Facilitating the translation and implementation of strategic policies relating to the practice, education and professional development of nurses and midwives.
  2. Supporting the interpretation and application of relevant legislation.
  3. Supporting the capacity and capability of leaders at all levels within the nursing and midwifery professions.
  4. Ensuring that all outcomes of our work are consistent with regional policy and national regulatory requirements.