End of Life: Key terms. Awareness of end of life strategy. Awareness of stages of death dying and bereavement. Awareness of how we support health care professionals to support others. Initiating conversations about end of life. Stages of Death Dying and Bereavement.
Safe handling of Medication: ore Principles of Medication. Legislation and Legal Requirements. Levels of Medication. Assisting, Administering from Medi-Pak/Dossett. Measuring and Dispensing Liquids. Specialist Techniques/Invasive Techniques and Legal Stipulations. Abbreviations, Use-By Dates and Precautions. Storage and Disposal. MAR Charts and Digital Recording. Brand and Generic Names. Crushing Medication. Confidentiality. Covert Medication. Cytotoxic Drugs. Controlled Drugs. Emergency Administration (Epi-Pen/Inhaler). Errors and Omissions. Anticoagulants, Sedatives, Stimulants. Routes of Administration. Hazards and Complications. The 10 R’s.
Dementia and Cognitive Issues: Definitions. Causes. Prevalence. Sex Differences. Symptoms. Diagnosis and Mis-diagnosis. Less Well-Known Forms. Treatments, Preventions and Therapies. Techniques to help. Memory Strategies.
Moving and Assisting: Using Equipment; LOLER, PUWER, MHOR, Checking Safety of Equipment. Hoisting, Slide Sheets, Returns, Stand Aid, Sara Steady, Handy Bars Using Wheelchairs and Zimmer Frames. Employer and employee Responsibilities. Anatomy of the Spine. Common Injuries. Causes of Back Injury. Reducing Risk of Injury. Practical Demonstration of Equipment. Assist to Stand. Posture. Drag Lifts and Palmer Technique.
Falls Prevention: Risk Assessment and Positive Risk Assessment. Policies and Procedures for raising from Floor. Bed Rail Safety. Emergency Procedures. Use of Equipment. Typical Injury and Subsequent Risk. Falls Management and Prevention.
Pressure Care: Stages of Ulceration. Prevention and Therapy. Using Equipment to Reduce Risk. Likely Areas of Ulceration. Pressure, Shear, Tearing, Friction. Infection Control. Recording and Reporting.