Training activity: 9

Details

Shadow a critical care nursing team member and reflect on their role

Type

Observational training activity (OTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.

Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.

Considerations

Reflect on their role, considering:

• Pressures of the role and resilience
• Prioritisation of duties
• Multi-tasking
• Relationships with patients
• Complexity of patient care and the interaction of multiple disciplines and specialties in providing care
• The different treatment pathways in the context of safe and effective use of life support equipment
• Communication skills
• Patient observations and vital sign monitoring
• Roles and responsibilities of the multidisciplinary team
• Application of the principles of patient centred care

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of clinical assessment and investigation to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team undertaking clinical assessment and investigation.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of clinical assessment and investigation.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of clinical assessment and investigation across specialties.