Training activity information

Details

Troubleshoot and manage issues arising with renal replacement equipment to prevent escalation of technical issues

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

  • SOPs
  • Alarms
  • Continuous monitoring
  • Pressures/flows
  • Risk management
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Patient centred care and support
  • Communication with the multidisciplinary team, patient and relatives
  • Local and national regulations

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Set up and programme a renal replacement therapy machine.

# 2 Outcome

Evaluate and resolve clinical and technical issues relating to therapy.

# 4 Outcome

Evaluate and manage risk to practice safely in all elements of patient care.