PPS Professionalism, Reflective practice

Question 1

Outline the scope of support available from occupational health services

Answer 1

To provide medical guidance/advice to you and the University if your health impacts on your training

Question 2

Discuss the reasons and the process of immunity screening and immunisation

Answer 2

Protection of vulnerable groups: v young, elderly, pregnant- Immunosuppressed
Chronic diseases – Diabetes mellitus– Renal disease– Respiratory diseases etc…

Question 3

Describe the process and management of sharp and splash injuries

Answer 3

Rinse well w lots of water if in eyes or mouth
Rinse well w soap and warm water if anywhere else
Dont suck on the wound, apply waterproof dressing
Report to OH for risk assessment

Question 4

Identify key health problems impacting healthcare professional

Answer 4

Physical eg: Musculoskeletal, GI, CVD
Occupational Dermatitis: due to frequent hand washing, glove, soaps or chemical allergy
Mental: Depression, Anxiety, Stress (Burnout), Bipolar Disorder, ADHD etc
Seek help early!!

Question 5

Why is reflective practice important?

Answer 5

Identifies actions that will help us learn, improve our practice and develop greater insight and self-awareness

Identify opportunities to improve quality and patient safety in organisations.

Question 6

What are the 3 types of reflection?

Answer 6

• Knowing in Action – that which we do almost by reflex
• Reflection in Action – thinking on your feet
• Reflection on Action – conscious activity after the event

Question 7

Give the framework for reflective practice

Answer 7

Question 8

What is another reflective practice framework?

Answer 8

What: explores how thought processes during an action may have impacted that actions. ‘What was I thinking when I took the action I did?’

So what: considers the significance of what happened as well as the values and feelings at the time. ‘How did I feel during and after, why was it important?’

Now what: What can we learn from or do differently next time?’