clinical support Flashcards
what is clinical supervision?
-the aim of supervision is to ensure the provision of safe, quality service, delivered by employees who are supported, engaged and participate in continuous professional development
what are the 4 components of clinical supervision?
-learning/development
-management
-support
-engagement / mediation
what are the 3 theoretical models of clinical supervision?
-proctors functional interactive model
-nicklins model
-baxters model (more health care)
what are the 3 components of proctors functional interactive model?
-formative / educational function eg skills development and knowledge acquisition
-normative function eg adherence to standards etc
-restorative / emotional support and well being eg
describe nicklins model
focuses on the roles and functions of the organisation (managerial, education and support) working together, where a change in one will impact on the others.
eg managerial (clinical standards, caseload work analysis etc)
educational (in service training, mentorship, personal development etc), supportive (welfare services, occupational health, peer support)
describe baxters model
- the bridge of caring eg communication, collaboration, application, reflection and evaluation
what are examples of benefits of clinical supervision?
-to support CPD
-support for staff
-to improve quality of care
-develop best practice
-to facilitate reflective practice
-to maintain and improve standards
what are the attributes of the supervisee for clinical supervision?
-identifies weaknesses and development opportunities
-willing to receive feedback
-willing to learn
-proactive
-enthusiastic
-self aware
-reflective
what are the attributes of the supervisor / tutor?
-excellent communicator - listening, responding
-tailors supervision style to supervisee’s needs
-genuinely interested in supervisee’s development
-knowledgeable
-trustworthy
-supportive
-open minded
-approachable
what is mentoring?
-giving support, assistance and guidance in learning new skills, adopting new behaviours and acquiring new attitudes
-often provided for those in a new role
-eg new staff grade physio, experienced staff grade aspiring to be a senior, physio setting up their own private practice
what are the main purposes of mentoring?
-learning- acquiring knowledge skills and experience
-career management- eg career planning and goal setting
-self reliance
-support - encouragement and developing confidence
what are the benefits of mentoring?
-smoother adjustment to new role etc
-help in acquiring skills and knowledge
-access to someone more senior but not manager
what is the difference between mentoring and clinical supervision?
-mentoring is outside the work setting, clinical supervision is inside the work setting
-mentoring is long term and CS is more short term
-the outcomes discussed in mentoring are more broad eg career development, personal development and CS involves improved clinical practice and competency
describe. authoritative vs facilitative supervisor
-authoritative - takes a direct and structured approach focusing on providing clear guidance and gives solutions to problems
a facilitative supervisor has a more collaborative & supportive approach emphasises the development of the supervisees autonomy, self reflection and critical thinking skills
what are the benefits of clinical supervision?
-to support CPD
-support for staff
-to improve the quality of care
-to develop best practice
-to facilitate reflective practice
