Supervisory Systems

 

Standard 2.  Supervisors of Midwives are directly accountable to the Local Supervising Authority for all matters relating to the statutory supervision of midwives and a local framework exists to support the statutory function.

 

 

Criteria

 

  Yes                                   

 

No

 

Supporting Evidence

Comments/Recommendations

2.1 The supervisory team should be such as to provide a ratio no greater than 1:15 supervisors to supervisees.

 

 

 

 

 

2.2 Employers provide designated time for Supervisors of Midwives to undertake their role.

 

 

 

 

 

2.3 LSA processes are followed in the nomination, selection and appointment of Supervisors of Midwives.

 

 

 

 

 

2.4 Supervisors of Midwives work within the framework of LSA standards, policies and guidelines.

 

 

 

 

 

2.5 LSA guidelines and policies are accessible to midwives and the public.

 

 

 

 

 

2.6 Supervisors of Midwives receive the Intention to Practise forms (ITP), check for accuracy and validity prior to forwarding them to the LSA, or before entering on the LSA database, within the agreed time frames.

 

 

 

 

 

2.7 Supervisors of Midwives review midwives’ eligibility to practise annually, confirming such through the NMC registration service. 

 

 

 

 

 

2.8 Supervisors of Midwives maintain records of supervisory activities that are stored for seven years in such a way as to maintain confidentiality.

 

 

 

 

 

2.9 Regular meetings between Supervisors of Midwives are convened to share information in a timely fashion and the proceedings are recorded.

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2.10 Evidence exists that all Supervisors of Midwives engage in networking locally, regionally and nationally.

 

 

 

 

 

2.11 There is a local strategy for supervision and an action plan is developed following audit.

 

 

 

 

 

2.12 Each Supervisor of Midwives has a direct line of communication to the LSA for support and advice.

 

 

 

 

 

2.13 Each Supervisor of Midwives completes at least 15 hours of approved study in each registration period.

 

 

 

 

 

2.14 Each Supervisor of Midwives meets with the LSAMO locally and through LSA events.

 

 

 

 

 

2.15 Secretarial support is provided for Supervisors of Midwives in their administrative role.

 

 

 

 

 

2.16 The practice of statutory supervision by each Supervisor of Midwives is subject to audit by the LSA and removal from appointment if their performance falls below an acceptable standard.