W3 Pre placement session

Question 1

PROFESSIONALISM – What does it look like in practice?

Answer 1

Trustworthy – Act honestly, Integrity
Being respectful to others, treat with dignity
Maintain personal and professional boundaries
Show empathy, compassion
Being polite & considerate to others
Knowledge – maintain & develop
Role model

Question 2

Infection control & prevention – PPE requirements

Answer 2

Face masks (surgical)- all clinical areas
Visors- within 2m of patient e.g. conversations
Apron & Gloves- Physical contact

Question 3

What are the two legal requirements that govern patient confidentiality?

Answer 3

1. Data protection act= protects the patients personal information being misused
2. Caldicott Principles= 8 principles that ensure that patient information remains confidential and is used appropriately

Question 4

What are the caldicott principles about? (info)

Answer 4

Confidentiality

1. Justify the purpose(s) for using confidential information
2. Use confidential information only when it is necessary.
3. Use the minimum necessary confidential information
4. Access to confidential information should be on a strict need-to-know
5. Everyone with access to confidential information should be aware of their
   responsibilities
6. Comply with the law
7. The duty to share information for individual care is as important as the duty to protect
   patient confidentiality
8. Inform patients and service users about how their confidential information is used

Question 5

What is the Duty of candour?

Answer 5

• Speaking up and being honest when things go wrong
• Being honest with the patient - apologising
• Reflecting upon WHY things have gone wrong, HOW we can prevent them happening in the future

Question 6

What is the process for reporting concerns whilst on placement? (3)

Answer 6

• Discuss with your placement supervisor
• Discuss with a member of the University
  placement team
• Complete “student referral form”