Recognising and Responding to Acutely Unwell Individuals

Description

Course Overview:

The "Recognising and Responding to Acutely Unwell Individuals" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to identify signs of acute illness in patients and respond effectively to ensure timely and appropriate care. This course emphasises early recognition, assessment, communication, and appropriate interventions to improve patient outcomes and prevent deterioration in various healthcare settings.

Course Duration:

1 day (6 Hours)

Course Content:

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Assessment and recognition of the acutely ill child using an ABCDE approach

2. SEPSIS 6

3. Altered physiology during the acute illness phase

4. Managing communication in difficult situations 

5. Legal and ethical challenges in acute and critical care settings

6. Decision making, professional judgement and emotional resilience

Course Objectives:

1. Recognise Early Signs of Deterioration: Identify subtle changes in vital signs and clinical indicators that may indicate an individual's deteriorating health status.

2. Assess Severity and Urgency: Develop skills to assess the severity of an individual's condition, differentiate between urgent and non-urgent cases, and prioritize care accordingly.

3. Initiate Appropriate Interventions: Learn to initiate appropriate interventions, including basic life support measures, administering emergency medications, and calling for assistance when needed.

4. Communicate Effectively: Develop effective communication skills to convey critical information to colleagues, healthcare providers, and patients during acute situations.

5. Collaborate in a Team: Understand the importance of teamwork and coordination in acutely unwell scenarios, and practice effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

6. Maintain Patient Safety: Prioritise patient safety while delivering care in rapidly changing situations, and consider infection control, patient comfort, and ethical considerations.

7. Document and Reflect: Learn the importance of accurate documentation, reflecting on responses to acutely unwell individuals, and continuous improvement in practice.

Course Assessment:

Participant proficiency will be assessed through:

Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.