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Public and Allied Health

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6144PCCOMM-JAN-CTY

Aims

The aim of this module is to enable the district nurse student to critically review knowledge relating to the development of specialist district nursing practice. This will enable them to develop the knowledge and skills to become an effective leader who can manage the care of individuals and groups within the community setting. Students who already hold a V150/300 qualification will register on this Specialist Practice 2 - Contemporary Issues in District Nursing module which does not include V100 as part of the syllabus.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate critical awareness of how the District Nurse can contribute to strategies designed to promote health and prevent disease in individuals and groups with a critical understanding of the leadership and management skills required to lead and manage a team
2.
Critically analyse the management of programmes of care for patients with a variety of complex health needs and/or long term conditions, and the role of the patient and carer as a partner
3.
Articulate confidently the analysis and development of the role of the District Nurse in providing high quality, cost effective and equitable evidence based care management as appropriate
4.
Critically analyse the impact on patient care of effective collaboration and partnership working within multi-disciplinary contexts
5.
Demonstrate competence in relation to the professional standards of practice for the role

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Professional values and behaviours - 6Cs. Professional responsibility, accountability confidentiality, legislation and record keeping. Effective caseload management and referral - Complex care co-ordination, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation of planned care, evaluation of care plans. Partnership working and integrated care using evidence based approaches. Assessing the needs of older people and carers. Mental Health and social isolation. End of life Care. Long-term conditions management. Valuing diversity. Individualised innovative care planning - supporting patients to self care, promoting independence, empowerment and partnership approaches with the Expert Patient. Technology assisted approaches to support the health and care of patients, admission avoidance, integrated care methods, clinical nursing care processes and protocols. Exploring health needs and health promotion. DH, PHE and NHS policy. Health & Safety. Risk Management. Audit Principles of learning & facilitation of learning for the development of staff and learners.
Module Overview:
This module helps district nurse students review specialist district nursing practice knowledge, enhancing their leadership and care management skills in the community. This module is designed for students that possess  a V150/300 qualification.
Additional Information:
The aim of this module is to enable the district nurse student to critically review knowledge relating to the development of specialist district nursing practice. This will enable them to develop the knowledge and skills to become an effective leader who can manage the care of individuals and groups within the community setting. The Practice Evidence Tool must be completed and passed by the end of this module.

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