Accountability means you are liable for your actions, therefore you must be able to answer for your actions.

Your contract of employment also states you are accountable to; clients, managers, colleagues, employer, the general public, regulatory bodies.

Moral Accountability – You are expected to treat people equally and with respect and dignity.

Legal Accountability – Accountability for our professional responsibilities e.g. handling medication

You are accountable for:

• Only working within your competencies
• Acknowledging your limitations
• Keeping knowledge and skills up to date
• Reporting any concerns
• Working in line with organisational policies
• Following approved procedures