Professional Development Framework Self Assessment
DOMAIN: Clinical Skills and Knowledge (continued)A / C / D / E
Technology
Utilizes standard unit technology and with assistance uses advanced technology as appropriate.
Utilizes computer correctly for basic functions, including:
· Groupwise
· CareWeb – labs and radiology results reporting
· Omnicell
· Mandatory Programs/
Competencies
· Policies and procedures. / Utilizes standard unit technology and uses advanced technology as appropriate.
Utilizes computer for basic functions as well as reference on patient conditions and treatment. / Becomes expert and resource for use of standard unit technology and advanced technology as appropriate.
Becomes resource for use of computer. / Takes a leadership role in evaluating technology and its potential for use.
Able to conduct literature search through library functions – CINAHL, Cochrane, Medline, PubMed. / C
Competent in the use of computer charting and unit based technology IE: telemetry, IV pumps, PCA’s, tube feedings, etc. I do not feel I am a unit resource yet. I am taking a class in telemetry and will bring back the information to share with the staff.
Patient/Family Education
With assistance, identifies basic patient/family learning needs.
Initiates teaching using patient teaching protocols, patient care standards and critical paths.
Utilizes patient education resources on the unit. / Accurately assesses patient/
family’s readiness to learn, organizes and executes individualized teaching plan, evaluates patient’s understanding and modifies approach as necessary.
Seeks out additional patient education resources beyond unit. / Identifies learning needs of designated populations.
Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet these learning needs.
Seeks out challenging patient/family education opportunities.
Revises and develops patient education materials. / Anticipates patient/family learning needs and utilizes a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s needs.
Serves as expert resource and facilitates other staff in improving patient education.
Collaborates with other disciplines to develop and/or implement patient/family teaching programs. / D
Patient education is my passion. I use different strategies so patients can learn the best. Hands on, handouts, verbal, etc. I am the Asthma expert on my unit. I am on the Asthma committee and bring back the most up-to date information to share with the staff. I had our unit order the Asthma booklets so there would be standardization throughout the health system. I helped to develop the asthma kit, which we have on our unit to assist patients for teaching. I re-enforce the use of peak flows and the use of spaces /inhalers since resp. therapy cannot always teach are patients. I always volunteer to take challenging patient education opportunities IE: Non-compliant diabetic who had been admitted multiple times. I gave him a “Diabetic Book” and then went in and talked with him. Found out he wasn’t able to read, but the book was helpful since it had lots of pictures which showed him the correct foods to eat.
Assisted with the revision of the asthma discharge navigator.
Bolded entries relate to contribution ***Relate to contribution outside of one’s home unit Reformatted 9/10/2010
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