1,2 Control infection for Protocols and requirements for hygiene Attend and evidence Trust diagnostic and therapeutic and infection control related to the update for YR2 placement for invasive procedures in relevant range of investigations, these competences. accordance with departmental including preparation, conduct and protocols. completion of investigation. Complete a Plymouth Protocol for hand washing and how University Risk Assessment effective hand washing contributes to Form for two control of infection and trust competences. requirements. 1,2 Minimise and hazards in The relevant health and safety compliance with health and safety regulations specific to the investigations, policies. the potential hazards and risks, and the actions to be taken to minimise these. 1, 2, 3 Use effective communication The principles of effective Witness Statement, skills within the healthcare communication, including written and preferably with patient environment, adapting electronic, verbal and non-verbal. feedback included communication style and The way effective communication can language to meet the needs of assist in identifying problems accurately, Plus assessors comments the listener when assisting during increase patient satisfaction, enhance diagnostic procedures. treatment adherence, and reduce patient distress and anxiety. The importance of some key ideas, for example signposting, listening, language, non-verbal behaviour, ideas, beliefs, concerns, expectations and summarising in communication. KEY COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE LEARNING OUTCOMES 1 Obtain a suitably completed Referral routes for cardiac diagnostic request form, greet the patient investigations. and check patient ID for patients
1,2 Control infection for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures in accordance with departmental protocols. Protocols and requirements for hygiene and infection control related to the relevant range of investigations, including preparation, conduct and completion of investigation. Protocol for hand washing and how effective hand washing contributes to control of infection and trust requirements. Attend and evidence Trust update for YR2 placement for these competences. Complete a Plymouth University Risk Assessment Form for two competences. 1,2 Minimise and hazards in compliance with health and safety policies. The relevant health and safety regulations specific to the investigations, the potential hazards and risks, and the actions to be taken to minimise these. 1, 2, 3 Use effective communication skills within the healthcare environment, adapting communication style and language to meet the needs of the listener when assisting during diagnostic procedures. The principles of effective communication, including written and electronic, verbal and non-verbal. The way effective communication can assist in identifying problems accurately, increase patient satisfaction, enhance treatment adherence, and reduce patient distress and anxiety. The importance of some key ideas, for example signposting, listening, language, non-verbal behaviour, ideas, beliefs, concerns, expectations and summarising in communication. Witness Statement, preferably with patient feedback included Plus assessors comments KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPETENCES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING SUGGESTED EVIDENCE 1 Obtain a suitably completed request form, greet the patient and check patient ID for patients Referral routes for cardiac diagnostic investigations.
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