Training activity information
Details
Explore a current innovation in Microbiology, and reflect on the impact this will have on practice
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 impact of innovation on patient care
- Continuous improvement
- Research and evaluation
- Horizon scanning
- The change management processes to incorporate innovation in the laboratory
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Explore the contribution of laboratory Clinical Microbiology to patient care. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe the working practices of Clinical Microbiology in the laboratory. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Examine the impact of innovation on laboratory Clinical Microbiology. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Compare and contrast the practice of laboratory Clinical Microbiology with other specialties. |