Date of Learning: 15/12/2023
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Title of learning activity: Health and weel-being
Diary of Learning activity:
Today’s class started in time and due to the proximity to Christmas not all the cohort colleagues were there. The lecturer for the day was Paulette, even though the mood in general in class was slightly low she managed to run a very interesting and interactive lecture. The topic for the morning session was about promoting health for older people and the importance of physical activity. We discussed about the importance of aging and what can impact physical and mental health of individuals. We all contributed sharing our experiences in our roles and was very pleasant because it is always interesting to get to know different point of view. The lesson stressed the importance of the activities that the community offers for the elderly. Via a group exercise we identified the challenges that elderly face on the day to day living and we worked together to identify how as nursing associates we can support. After Lunch we discussed how important physical activities are for the individuals in this age group and throughout the lifespan in general. Movement is key to keep the organism active and preserve it for longer. We also started to look at what the topic of next session will be. We identified who are the vulnerable group in life and started to touch base on the topic. It was very interesting especially because of Paulette’s experience on the field. So was very interesting to understand deeper about different vulnerable groups. The class overall was very good.
| 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 |
| K36 | Understand the roles of the different providers of health and care |
| K39 | Understand the principles and processes involved in supporting people and families with a range of care needs to maintain optimal independence and avoid unnecessary interventions and disruptions to their lives |
| 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 |
| K43 | Understand the influence of policy and political drivers that impact health and care provision |
| 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 |