Nursing and Midwifery Council Warns Staff, Students Against Use of Uniform For Content Creation
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has issued a stern warning against the inappropriate and unapproved use of uniforms to create and share social media content.
It comes after its attention was drawn to a series of ‘disturbing’ social media publications and videos involving Trainees, Nurses Assistants, Nurses and Midwives.
It observes that these individuals use the uniforms to create or social media content that purports to educate the public or fellow Practitioners without due authorisation; to convey abusive, derogatory and offensive language against leadership and other Stakeholders; and disseminate misleading or unverified health information under the guise of professional advice.
These acts, they said, are grossly unprofessional and in direct contravention of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct governing the Nursing and Midwifery professions.
It stated that such actions tarnish the image of the profession and erode public trust in the healthcare system.
“The Council reiterates that it holds the exclusive mandate to accredit institutions and license individuals to practice as Nurse Assistants, Nurses and Midwives in Ghana. Consequently, no individual or group is permitted to provide public education or professional guidance under the guise of the Council without prior approval or accreditation.”
It therefore cautioned all students and practitioners to desist from engaging in any form of unprofessional conduct, particularly on social media platforms.
“The Council will not hesitate to invoke the necessary disciplinary measures, including suspension or revocation of licenses against any individual found culpable of breaching the professional Code of Conduct.”
“The Council wishes to remind all Students and Practitioners that the Nursing and Midwifery professions are grounded in the principles of integrity, respect, professionalism and ethical responsibility,” it added.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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