Describe the episode of care and how you assessed, delivered and evaluate care.

Effective communication and relationship management skills underpin all aspects of care (Annexe A)

Students are required to use appropriate approaches and techniques considering the person’s motivation, capacity and need for reasonable adjustment applying understanding of mental capacity and health legislation as appropriate.
Learning outcomes

Work in partnership with the person receiving care, their families and carers (where appropriate), the student is able to undertake an accurate assessment and provide evidence based, compassionate and safe nursing care.

Demonstrate understanding and can apply the relevant knowledge and skills to meet the individual’s needs relating to dignity, comfort, hygiene and mobility.

Communicate effectively utilising appropriate verbal and non-verbal skills in the delivery of person centred care decisions, taking into consideration the use of personal communication aids as appropriate.

Identify the impact of lifestyle choices on the individual’s mental and physical health and well being and demonstrates the principles of health promotion and preventing ill health.

Demonstrate that they have maintained professional values and demonstrates knowledge of safety and safeguarding for the person receiving care and the carers and/or family.