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Causes of impaired performance, error or suboptimal patient care Describes: • The to patients if personal performance is compromised • The effects of stress and fatigue on performance (personal or of others), with actions to minimise its impact, along with sources of help • How medications, which they may be taking, can reduce personal performance • Why health problems (personal or of others) must not compromise patient care or expose colleagues or patients to harm • The need to report personal health problems in a timely manner and awareness of the support services available Takes responsibility for personal health and performance, e.g. by reporting sickness absence in a timely manner and completing return to work documentation as required. Notifies appropriate individuals, and arranges cover where applicable, for planned or unexpected absences. Verifying consultant’s signature confirming details above: Applicants name: Date of completion: Personally witnessed Initials of witnessing colleague Unable to confirm Seeks support appropriately (e.g. GP, occupational health, support services) regarding health or emotional concerns that might impact personal performance Describes the role of factors in medical errors and takes steps to minimise these Describes ways of identifying poor performance in colleagues and how to support them Patient identification Ensures patient safety by positive identification of the patient: • At each encounter • In case notes • When prescribing/administering drugs • On collecting specimens and when requesting and reviewing investigations • Before consent for surgery/procedures Uses appropriate 2 or 3 point checks (e.g.name, date of birth, hospital number, address) in accordance with local protocols and national guidance Crosschecks identification immediately before procedures/ administration of blood products/IV drugs of medical devices and information technology (IT) Demonstrates ability to operate common medical devices and interpret non-invasive monitoring correctly and safely after appropriate training Accesses and uses IT systems including local computing systems appropriately