patient safety
Describe which health professionals were involved in the incident? And what were their roles/part played?
How did you assess the situation/incident/event, what evidence-based approach did you use/was used?
Describe and explain the critical exploration of the incident with assessment tools, supported with evidence.
Identify the patient’s health status, where relevant the physical, behavioural, emotional and spiritual dimensions of health outcomes.
Discuss the importance of communication in the whole process.
Critically analyse and reflect on the role of the nursing associate as working in partnership with service users, families and the wider healthcare team to support the diversity in individual needs.
Critically analyse safe, effective nursing practice in a relevant clinical scenario whilst developing problem-solving skills in maintaining safe patient care.
Critically analyse and evaluate an incident/event/situation that you observed and experienced that placed the patient’s safety at risk and compromised the quality of health outcomes.
Describe and discuss the assessment strategies and significant interventions that showed the reduction or elimination of harm.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions and related actions with consideration to the legal, ethical and professional frameworks. Reflect on your role as a nursing associate in patient safety and quality improvement.
