BDNG SUB GROUP CONTACT DERMATITIS
TERMS OF REFERENCE
AIMS
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To provide a Nurse forum that can advise on issues relating to the continued
development of Contact Dermatitis with dermatology.
To advise on strategies/ policies/ protocols for Contact Dermatitis
To develop proposals that improve the dermatology nursing service provided to
patients.
To encourage and support where possible best practice through standardisation.
To encourage appropriate change and support change in dermatology nursing in
primary, secondary and tertiary care where needed.
To encourage professional development for all BDNG members with an interest in
Contact Dermatitis.
To act as a reference group for BAD/ RCN consultations on Contact Dermatitis and
Patch testing, providing nursing representation at review panels as required
OBJECTIVES
1. To engage stakeholders in addressing issues identified.
2. To plan such that specific needs and issues are identified
3. identify ( system) constraints and develop plans to overcome them
4. To identify, agree and document national dermatology Contact dermatitis standards
5. To ensure representation and communication within sphere of nursing for contact
dermatitis.
6. To ensure full and appropriate representation of (objective 5) to BDNG Executive
Committee.
7. To provide regular quarterly written reports to BDNG Executive Committee.
8. To ensure full and appropriate representation from the Executive Committee on
issues relating to BDNG strategy and policy on Contact dermatitis.
9. To strive to develop local dermatology practice to meet national standards
10. To review policies , protocols relating to contact dermatitis ensuring they are effective
and used in practice.
11. To ensure the Clinical Governance agenda within dermatology contact dermatitis
12. To act as an expert resource in relation to contact dermatitis
13. To make recommendations on options which should be considered in both the short
and long term, to enable the BNDG and other stakeholders, to meet obligations in
relation to activity.
14. To ensure that changes reflect the strategic direction off the BDNG/RCN/NMC and
local trusts.
SCOPE
The Contact Dermatitis subgroup will consider
 The dermatology nursing service to patients within the British isles
 Professional Development of BDNG members
 Resources (membership, meetings, educational study days)
 Dermatology nursing practice in all clinical areas
 Current issues and processes
 Reporting system to Executive Committee
 Needs of the Patient
 Liaison and communication within and out-with the group
 Influence of professional standards of all nurses in dermatology
MEMBERSHIP
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Chair –
Up to 4 other BDNG members ( Including a honorary member in an advisory
role)
Membership of the sub-group is open to all BDNG members
SUBCOMMITTEE OPERATION
1. The sub committee will meet at least three times a year ( or which one maybe
through a teleconference)
2. Adopt a strategic role
3. Plan and provide advisory function to clinical/ nursing groups and individuals.
4. Make recommendations and actions to be reported back to the BDNG Executive
committee.
SUB-GROUP MEMBERSHIP
 The sub committee members will have a tenure of 2 years in the first instance
 Will comprise of up to 5 members of the BDNG (including the chair)
 The Subcommittee Chair will have a maximum of 5 years in the first instance
 Honorary membership of non – BDNG members is at the discretion of
existing subcommittee members for specific issues and projects.
 The subcommittee will evaluate its productivity and effectiveness annually
 Recommendations will be made for either continuation or termination.
 Subgroup committee members are accountable to the BDNG ensuring the
legalities are upheld and met.
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