Training activity information
Details
Observe the reporting of blood culture results and reflect on the process
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 on the patient
- Identification of significant results
- The workflow and prioritisation, including escalation of urgent cases
- Impact of results on infection management, prevention and control
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Notifiable diseases
- Scope of practice
- Documentation and hand over of cases
- Results with health and safety and containment implications
- Reflex testing
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Explore the contribution of Clinical Microbiology in the hospital and community to patient care. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team working in Clinical Microbiology in the hospital and community. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe the working practices of Clinical Microbiology in the hospital and community. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Compare and contrast the practice of Clinical Microbiology in the hospital and community with other specialties. |