Date: 30/10/2024

Time: 09:30 -04:30

Title: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity / A-E Assessment

During the lesson i learnt in nursing, equality, diversity, and inclusivity are essential in ensuring that all patients receive, fair, individualised, and respectful care regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, religion/belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment.

Understanding patient’s diverse needs is critical for delivering high quality care. Equality in nursing means ensuring that all patients are being given equal opportunities and treated fairly while diversity involves recognising and valuing the unique background of each patient such as race and sexual orientation. Inclusivity is about creating a healthcare environment where everyone is included, valued, and respected irrespective of their differences. A failure to consider equality, diversity and inclusivity can lead to misunderstanding, reduced patient satisfaction and health disparities.

In future, I will avoid making assumptions and create safe environments for patients to express their needs and make an effort to understand and respect diverse cultural practices. I will also commit myself in attending workshops and training sessions.

During the afternoon, we looked at A-E Assessment which is an approach used evaluate a patient’s condition and respond promptly to any life-threatening issues.

A-Airway (Patent)

B- Breathing (Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation(spo2))

C- Circulation (Heart rate, blood pressure and capillary refill time (crt))

D- Disability (debrain, blood sugar, drug & allergy and disability)

E- Exposure (Check every surface of the body)

Each step is a systematic check, often repeated as necessary, to assess and prioritise life saving interventions. Using this structured approach helps Nursing Associates quickly identify and respond to changes in a patient’s condition, ensuring patient safety and effective care.

Moving forward, I will aim to practice more with experienced staff, refresh my knowledge on specific interventions for each step and attend more stimulations to build confidence.

KSB addressed:

K11: Understanding the factors that may lead to inequalities in health outcomes

K19: know how and when to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice

S11: Report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes

S30: Recognise when a person’s condition has improved or deteriorated by undertaking health monitoring, interpreting, promptly responding, sharing findings and escalating as needed

S39: Recognise when people need help to facilitate equitable access to care, support and escalate concerns appropriately