Training activity: 1

Details

Attend Microbiology and Virology meetings where departmental management, quality or governance are discussed and reflect on the meeting

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

• The organisational structure of the laboratory, roles and the way in which the team works together
• The quality processes and continuous improvement required to maintain patient safety
• The role of key performance indicators and reportable metrics, including training and audit

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of laboratory Clinical Microbiology to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team working in the Clinical Microbiology laboratory.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Clinical Microbiology in the laboratory.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of laboratory Clinical Microbiology with other specialties.