Training activity information
Details
Prepare an order for supplemental home oxygen, including appropriate risk assessments
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.
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What are the essential components of a prescription or order for supplemental home oxygen?
- What are the key risk factors that need to be assessed before ordering home oxygen?
- How is this risk assessment documented? Consider the risks associated with home oxygen.
- What knowledge about the different types of home oxygen delivery systems and their appropriate use are you hoping to gain?
- What challenges do you expect in conducting a comprehensive risk assessment for home oxygen use?
- What insights into the logistical aspects of ordering and supplying home oxygen are you seeking?
- Will you review local and national guidelines for prescribing home oxygen?
- Will you familiarise yourself with the specific risk assessment tools used in your department?
- Have you discussed the ordering process and risk assessment requirements with your training officer?
- What are your initial thoughts on the responsibilities associated with prescribing a medical gas for home use?
In action
- What information are you currently gathering and reviewing to prepare the home oxygen order? Which aspects of the patient’s condition and assessment results are you prioritising? Why?
- What decisions are you making about the type of oxygen delivery system, flow rate, and duration of therapy? Are you considering relevant guidelines and local protocols?
- Which parts of the ordering process feel more familiar, and where are you needing to pay closer attention to specific details or potential risks?
- How effectively are your actions translating the assessment findings into a safe and appropriate home oxygen prescription? What challenges are you encountering in completing the order accurately and comprehensively?
- What are you learning about the practical considerations of prescribing home oxygen as you prepare the order? How does this connect with your understanding of oxygen therapy?
- Are there any risk factors you need to consider further? Do you need to clarify any aspects of the patient’s assessment or treatment plan with the healthcare team? Are you ensuring all necessary safety precautions are included in the order and risk assessment?
On action
- Summarise the key elements included in the order for supplemental home oxygen. What factors (e.g., assessment results, patient needs, guidelines) were considered when determining the appropriate oxygen delivery method and flow rate? What potential risks associated with home oxygen therapy were identified? Describe the risk assessments that were included with the order.
- What specific skills or knowledge related to ordering supplemental home oxygen and conducting risk assessments did you develop or improve? How did you apply relevant guidelines and protocols in preparing the order? What considerations were important in balancing the patient’s needs with potential risks?
- What areas for continued development in preparing home oxygen orders and conducting risk assessments have been identified? How can you apply the learning from this activity to future situations requiring home oxygen prescriptions? What specific actions or ‘next steps’ will you take to further develop your knowledge of home oxygen safety and guidelines? What support or resources might you need for further development?
Beyond action
- Have you prepared further orders for supplemental home oxygen? Did your approach to including risk assessments evolve?
- Have you had the opportunity to see the implementation of the oxygen orders you prepared and the impact on patients?
- Consider if your understanding of home oxygen delivery systems, safety precautions, and risk factors has increased.
- Have you reviewed local or national guidelines related to home oxygen provision since this training activity?
- Are you now more thorough in your risk assessments for home oxygen?
- Has this experience influenced your understanding of the practical considerations for patients using home oxygen?
- How has this training activity contributed to your understanding of safe and effective oxygen delivery in the home environment?
- How will you approach future preparation of home oxygen orders?
- What clear actions for continued development in ensuring safe and appropriate home oxygen provision have you identified?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Perform a risk assessment for, and order, supplemental oxygen. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Employ effective communication skills and compassion with a range of patients enabling patients to understand their treatment pathway. |