Pathway Competencies Patient Pathway Competencies - Family and Public Health Competency 1 - Screening and Health Promotion Competent Nurse - Level 5 Experienced /proficient Nurse - Level 6 Lead Nurse - Level 7 To demonstrate competence at this level the PN is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN fulfils To demonstrate competence at this level the PN points at level 5 and is able to Fulfils points at 5 & 6 and is able to 1 Conduct a health needs assessment, screening new and Manage health screening programmes for population Take a proactive approach when addressing existing patients groups within the practice existing and responding to new health Identify normal and abnormal results and take appropriate assessment initiatives for the practice action and make appropriate referrals population Works with other members of the multidisciplinary team in response to above. 2 Offer lifestyle advice including nutrition, smoking and Provide individual and group support for patients Ensure that all health promotion initiatives are exercise, for all patients with particular focus on at risk working towards lifestyle changes developed in line with Local and National Public groups eg: children, CHD and diabetic patients Health recommendations and policies Competency 2 Immunisation Competent Nurse - Level 5 Experienced /proficient Nurse - Level 6 Lead Nurse - Level 7 To demonstrate competence at this level the PN is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN fulfils To demonstrate competence at this level the PN points at level 5 and is able to Fulfils points at 5 & 6 and is able to 1 Administer immunisations to adults and children in line with Develop and work to Patient Group Directions and Manage the implementation of an adult and Patient Group Directions ensure the practice PGDs remain updated and signed childhood immunisation service within the practice, ensuring an accurate recall system is in place. Advise parents and patients appropriately regarding vaccine Develop and ensure updated patient literature is Manage and develop systems for 'catch up' 2 preventable disease available for all immunisations and vaccinations campaigns and ensure all documentation is in administered line with local and National guidelines 3 Demonstrate a clear understanding of the British National Demonstrate the ability to manage any deviation from Work in liaison with local PCT to ensure PGDs Schedule the National Schedule in line with National guidelines comply with legal requirements. Recognise when there is a deviation from the British National and advise clinicians appropriately Works to ensure regular review and update and Schedule and refers when appropriate. training needs of clinicians Competency 3 - Travel Health
Pathway Competencies Patient Pathway Competencies - Family and Public Health Competency 1 - Screening and Health Promotion Competent Nurse - Level 5 Experienced /proficient Nurse - Level 6 Lead Nurse - Level 7 To demonstrate competence at this level the PN is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN fulfils points at level 5 and is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN Fulfils points at 5 & 6 and is able to 1 Conduct a health needs assessment, screening new and existing patients Identify normal and abnormal results and take appropriate action and make appropriate referrals Manage health screening programmes for population groups within the practice Take a proactive approach when addressing existing and responding to new health assessment initiatives for the practice population Works with other members of the multidisciplinary team in response to above. 2 Offer lifestyle advice including nutrition, smoking and exercise, for all patients with particular focus on at risk groups eg: children, CHD and diabetic patients Provide individual and group support for patients working towards lifestyle changes Ensure that all health promotion initiatives are developed in line with Local and National Public Health recommendations and policies Competency 2 Immunisation Competent Nurse - Level 5 Experienced /proficient Nurse - Level 6 Lead Nurse - Level 7 To demonstrate competence at this level the PN is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN fulfils points at level 5 and is able to To demonstrate competence at this level the PN Fulfils points at 5 & 6 and is able to 1 Administer immunisations to adults and children in line with Patient Group Directions Develop and work to Patient Group Directions and ensure the practice PGDs remain updated and signed Manage the implementation of an adult and childhood immunisation service within the practice, ensuring an accurate recall system is in place. 2 Advise parents and patients appropriately regarding vaccine preventable disease Develop and ensure updated patient literature is available for all immunisations and vaccinations administered Manage and develop systems for 'catch up' campaigns and ensure all documentation is in line with local and National guidelines 3 Demonstrate a clear understanding of the British National Schedule Recognise when there is a deviation from the British National Schedule and refers when appropriate. Demonstrate the ability to manage any deviation from the National Schedule in line with National guidelines and advise clinicians appropriately Work in liaison with local PCT to ensure PGDs comply with legal requirements. Works to ensure regular review and update and training needs of clinicians Competency 3 - Travel Health
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