What is a Nominated Individual?
A Nominated Individual is defined as someone who supervises how activities in a care and nursery setting are done. They are also responsible for meeting the relevant regulations and registration conditions for example in the CQC (Care Quality Commission). Responsibilities of the individual include making sure of service activities only to mention few.
For one to be a nominated individual he/she should be a senior or a representative of the facility with roles which include Member of Board, Director, Owner, Senior Officer or a partner.
Responsibility of the individual
- Making sure the service is run well and safely
This is ensuring that they are safety precautions that are paid particular attention to and also that the day to day services are running smoothly.
2. Makes sure that service has the rightful resources and are managed well
This is to make sure rightful properties are made to good use and also that no wasting of materials involved.
3. Guarantees that the service is compliant with service regulations and standards
The nominated individual makes sure that one’s complainant is resolved and quality and level is still maintained.
4. Check that all regulated activities on site and service management
There are certain regulated activities set out and legislation to be followed.
The following are expected which are;
- Accommodation for people who requires nursing or personal care.
- Treatment of diseases and disorder or injury. Also family planning services diagnostic and screening procedures and management of supply of blood and blood derived products. Maternity and midwifery services and service in slimming clinics
In the conclusion a nominated individual makes sure that facilities are provided and that also regulated activities are obeyed which the facility provides. And also that for one to became nominated one has to be within the company or has a position for the nominating to be involved.
