This PowerPoint covers Death, dying and bereavement. It has a range of scenarios, videos and case studies that highlight difficult conversations with patients and their families. It does include resources provided by other providers which have been referenced. You may wish to follow these up for further supportive work

K1.7 Powerpoint and workbook. To support your students with: K1.7 How current best practice and agreed ways of working support healthcare needs including: Assiting with: Simple dressings Catheter care Personal care Fluids and nutrition Supporting with mobility

Code of Conduct: Define what a code of conduct means and explain its significance in healthcare settings, using examples such as the NMC Code of Conduct.​ CQC’s 13 Fundamental Standards of Care: Describe the CQC’s 13 Fundamental Standards of Care and their importance in maintaining high-quality care provision.​ Comparison of Private and Statutory Healthcare Organisations: Differentiate between private and statutory healthcare organisations, including their strengths, weaknesses, and expected standards of care.​ National Occupational Standards (NOS) & Health Sector: Explain how National Occupational Standards maintain consistent, high-quality care in the health sector by guiding training, professional development, and service delivery.​ The Importance of Risk Assessments: Risk assessments are important in healthcare. They create personalised care plans, promote safety, and meet legal requirements.​ Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Summarise the key provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and discuss its implications for health and social care practices

A8.1 The purpose of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) plus Amendment (2019) in relation to healthcare A8.2 The key principles of the Care Act 2014 A8.3 The role of a range of regulatory bodies within the health sector A8.5 The key values of the healthcare sector when providing care and support A8.6 The purpose of the Personalisation Agenda 2012 and the importance of using holistic approaches in order to place individuals, their carers and significant others at the centre of their care and support

How to use a range of techniques for infection prevention and control. Infection Control: Learn the fundamental concepts of infection control, such as the sequence of infection, modes of transmission, and effective methods to interrupt the chain and avoid spreading.​ ​ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Identify the different types of PPE (such as gloves, aprons, and masks), when each should be used, and demonstrate the correct procedures for donning, doffing, and disposing of PPE to prevent cross-contamination.​ ​ Spillage Management: Stay safe in healthcare by learning how to handle spills of body fluids and chemicals properly.​ ​ Waste Management: Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate disposal methods for different categories of healthcare waste, including clinical, sharps, and non-clinical waste, by current legislation and guidelines. ​ ​ Appropriate Cleaning Regime: Explain the essential cleaning practices in healthcare to maintain a hygienic environment. This includes identifying key areas for regular cleaning, using effective techniques and products, and creating a schedule.​

Establishing Consent: Develop strategies for obtaining consent before any care-related task.​ Respecting Cultural Differences: Recognise the role of cultural beliefs, values, and healthcare practices. Develop an understanding and respect for diversity to deliver culturally competent care.​ Assisting with Personal Care: Gain skills to assist individuals with personal care tasks while maintaining dignity.​ Assisting with Nutrition and Fluids: Learn how to support people with meal preparation and feeding while considering their dietary needs and preferences for better health​ Continuing/Ongoing Care (Holistic): Recognise the importance of a holistic approach to care that addresses an individual’s physical, psychological, and social needs. ​ Considering Communication Barriers: Understand common communication barriers in healthcare, such as language, learning difficulties, and hearing impairment. Develop strategies to overcome these barriers and facilitate effective communication.​ Age Considerations: Understand how care needs vary across different age groups. Gain skills to provide age-appropriate care.​ Privacy and Dignity: To maintain privacy and dignity in caregiving, practical approaches like shutting doors and windows, safeguarding modesty, and maintaining confidentiality should be employed.​ Importance of Personal Health and Wellbeing: Recognise that a healthcare worker’s wellbeing is crucial. Plans for work-life balance, support networks, and physical health are necessary.

meaning of evidence-based practice the application of evidence-based practice how evidence-based practice benefits and improves the healthcare sector

K1.8 How effective communication skills, including ensuring the most appropriate communication techniques are adopted, support all routine clinical skills when assisting the adult nursing team. Activities include: Role Play Research tasks Videos Learning basic BLS Theories of communication

A2.11 The importance of job descriptions and person specifications and how this defines roles and responsibilities: job description person specification:

Powerpoint on Sepsis and how to complete NEWS2, case studies, charts

Outlining the MCA and LPS, 6C’s and Duty of Candor Case Studies and videos for activities

Supporting dietary needs based on religion and culture Activities include: List the different cultural and religious alongside dietary needs. Food avoided. Three factors that influence people’s food choices The role of income and cost in influencing food choices Adaptive utensils

Why comminucation skills are important in Healthcare Formal and informal communication Alternative forms of communication New technologies Communiction theories: Tuckman, Berner and Argyle

Skin Physiology and Pathophysiology​ Skin layers and function Waterlow assessment Pressure ulcers and treaments Skin intergrity Case studies

Supporting Healthcare PO2 - Clinical Handovers Demonstrate the ability to promote efficiencies in clinical handovers by organising and presenting information systematically and concisely, allowing for smooth transitions between shifts.​ Explain the significance of complying with a care plan during handovers, highlighting the role of consistent information transfer in ensuring continuity of care and patient safety.​ Develop practical communication skills necessary for delivering detailed and pertinent information during clinical handovers, utilising appropriate terminology and transparent exchange of information.​ Recognise the significance of providing person-centred care during handovers and understand the impact of tailoring information to patients’ individual needs and preferences, ensuring their active participation and involvement in their care.​