Date of Learning: 21/04/2023
Time: 09:30-16:30
Learning Activity 1: The Renal/Urinary System
In this learning activity I learned about the renal/urinary system. The class focused on kidneys, adrenal glands, renal arteries, renal veins, ureters, bladder and urethra. I also learned the vital part of urinary system in homeostasis.
I learned about the structure and function of the kidney and how it produces urine which contains water and waste substances. The kidneys maintain water and electrolytes that our body needs. It is also discussed that kidney is important for production of red blood cells and how it controls our blood pressure.
The lecturer included some clinical application where urinalysis may be conducted, we were also given some examples of why it may be done. By doing urinalysis it can detect variety of disorders such as kidney diseases, diabetes and urinary tract infections. Appearance of urine, concentration and content can be checked to detect and diagnose any problem.
Learning Activity 2: Infection Control and Use of PPE
In this class we learned about infection control and effective use of personal protective equipment. We started the class by looking at good and bad bacteria and how bacteria are transmitted.
The class is a refresher of what I already learned in my practice workplace. Infection control is a fundamental principle in order to reduce risk of transmitting bacteria to others. It was a good reminder of the importance of hand hygiene and the right use and disposal of PPE.
I enjoyed physical activity of this class. I had to demonstrate how to properly use PPE and how to dispose it. I also did demonstration of hand hygiene and how it should be properly done. Although this has been done frequently at practice workplace, it still a good reminder of how it should be done correctly.
Learning Activity 3: Personal Hygiene and Manual Handling
In this class we had a group activity of face washing and oral hygiene. We then continued our class by bed bathing a mannequin. Another part of the class was manual handling.
The class looked at the importance of effective communication and maintaining independence during personal hygiene. I learned about maintaining privacy, dignity and comfort when giving personal hygiene to patients. It is also a fundamental step of nursing care as we can then assess patient’s skin integrity.
During the group activity we were paired into two in which we had to do each other’s face washing and mouth care. I now understand how uncomfortable it is to not be able to do the things you know you can do and when someone else steps on personal boundaries. That is why effective communication is fundamental when conducting personal hygiene, so each task is explained which anticipates what is being done.
The last learning activity was Manual Handling. This is another refresher for me as I have been doing manual handling several times in my practice workplace. It was good to be reminded of how manual handling should be demonstrated and if not done correctly can result injuries.
KSB ADDRESSED:
Knowledge:
| K2 | Understand the demands of professional practice and demonstrate how to recognise signs of vulnerability in themselves or their colleagues and the action required to minimise risks to health |
| K3 | Understand the professional responsibility to adopt a healthy lifestyle to maintain the level of personal fitness and well-being required to meet people’s needs for mental and physical care |
| K4 | Understand the principles of research and how research findings are used to inform evidence-based practice |
| K9 | Understand the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and the prevention of ill health when engaging with people |
| K14 | Understand the importance of health screening |
| K35 | Understand own role and the roles of all other staff at different levels of experience and seniority in the event of a major incident |
| K36 | Understand the roles of the different providers of health and care |
| K40 | Understand own role and contribution when involved in the care of a person who is undergoing discharge or a transition of care between professionals, settings or services |
| K41 | Know the roles, responsibilities and scope of practice of different members of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and own role within it |
| K42 | Understand and apply the principles of human factors and environmental factors when working in teams |
| K43 | Understand the influence of policy and political drivers that impact health and care provision |
Skills:
| S4 | Take responsibility for continuous self-reflection, seeking and responding to support and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills |
| S5 | Safely demonstrate evidence-based practice in all skills and procedures required for entry to the register: Standards of proficiency for nursing associates Annex A & B (NMC 2018) |
| S6 | Act as an ambassador for their profession and promote public confidence in health and care services |
| S7 | Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges |
| S8 | Recognise signs of vulnerability in self or colleagues and the action required to minimise risks to health |
| S13 | Apply the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and the prevention of ill health when engaging with people |
| S14 | Promote preventive health behaviours and provide information to support people to make informed choices to improve their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing |
| S15 | Identify people who are eligible for health screening |
| S16 | Promote health and prevent ill health by understanding the evidence base for immunisation, vaccination and herd immunity |
| S17 | Protect health through understanding and applying the principles of infection prevention and control, including communicable disease surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship and resistance |
| S18 | Apply knowledge, communication and relationship management skills required to provide people, families and carers with accurate information that meets their needs before, during and after a range of interventions |
| S23 | Work in partnership with people, to encourage shared decision making, in order to support individuals, their families and carers to manage their own care when appropriate |
| S24 | Perform a range of nursing procedures and manage devices, to meet people’s need for safe, effective and person-centred care |
| S25 | Meet people’s needs for safety, dignity, privacy, comfort and sleep |
| S26 | Meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health |
| S27 | Meet people’s needs related to mobility, hygiene, oral care, wound care and skin integrity |
| S28 | Support people with commonly encountered symptoms including anxiety, confusion, discomfort and pain |
| S29 | Give information and support to people who are dying, their families and the bereaved and provide care to the deceased |
| S30 | Recognise when a person’s condition has improved or deteriorated by undertaking health monitoring, interpreting, promptly responding, sharing findings and escalating as needed |
| S37 | Participate in data collection to support audit activity, and contribute to the implementation of quality improvement strategies |
| S38 | Prioritise and manage own workload, and recognise where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members |
| S39 | Recognise when people need help to facilitate equitable access to care, support and escalate concerns appropriately |
| S40 | Support and motivate other members of the care team and interact confidently with them |
| S41 | Monitor and review the quality of care delivered, providing challenge and constructive feedback when an aspect of care has been delegated to others |
| S42 | Support, supervise and act as a role model to nursing associate students, health care support workers and those new to care roles, review the quality of the care they provide, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback |
| S43 | Contribute to team reflection activities to promote improvements in practice and services |
| S44 | Access, input, and apply information and data using a range of methods including digital technologies, and share appropriately within interdisciplinary teams |
Behaviour:
| B1 | Treat people with dignity, respecting individual’s diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences |
| B2 | Show respect and empathy for those you work with, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice |
| B3 | Be adaptable, reliable and consistent, show discretion, resilience and self-awareness |