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Public and Allied Health

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7144PCCOMM-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.
Critically evaluate how the district nurse can contribute to strategies designed to promote health and prevent disease in individuals and groups, and synthesise with critique, an understanding of the leadership and management skills required to lead and manage a team
2.
Appraise 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.
Justify and evaluate with confidence 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.
Synthesise with critique effective collaboration and partnership working within multidisciplinary 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:
The aim of this module is to enable you to critically review knowledge relating to the development of specialist district nursing practice. The knowledge and skills gained will help you to become an effective leader who can manage the care of individuals and groups within the community setting.

Students who do not already hold a V150/300 qualification will register on the Contemporary Issues in District Nursing: Part 2 with V100 module.

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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