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Assessment of Skill Acquisition - Pre-Hospital Chest Drain Insertion

CS MEN Assessment of Skill Acquisition - Pre-Hospital Chest Drain Insertion

Assessor:

 Status:

Practitioner:

 Status:

Clinical Skill:

Date:

Number of Supervised Evaluations:


Practitioners should be assessed until competence is achieved in all domains or if competence is achieved on first attempt they must undergo a minimum of 3 observations. Competence is achievement when all criteria are met in all domains. Assessors should indicate if competence has been achieved in each domain by circling 'YES' or 'NOT YET.' Feedback should be entered in each remarks box, identifying criteria to be achieved or demonstrated.

1. Professionalism Criteria

  • applies ethical principles to inform decision making
  • involves patient in decision making process
  • practices in accordance with professional code
  • demonstrates autonomy and initiative
  • maintains accurate record keeping

Competence Achieved YES/NOT YET

Remarks:

2. Patient Assessment Criteria

  • assesses patient suitability for the procedure
  • 'selects equipment (providing rationale for choice)
  • discusses the potential psychological impact with the patient
  • critically analyses potential risks

Competence Achieved YES/NOT YET

Remarks:

3. Knowledge and Application Criteria

  • demonstrates knowledge of relevant A&P
  • provides appropriate patient information
  • discusses indication and contraindications with patient
  • seeks information from appropriate sources when necessary

Competence Achieved YES/NOT YET

Remarks:

4. Communication Criteria

  • skill explained to patient/significant others to obtain informed consent
  • practitioner demonstrates accurate and legible documentation of skill

Competence Achieved YES/NOT YET

Remarks:

5. Organisational Criteria

  • correct equipment is prepared and checked
  • skill is carried out in a timely, logical sequence
  • responds appropriately to any complications

Competence Achieved YES/NOT YET

Remarks:

6. Technical Ability Criteria

  • skill is performed accurately and efficiently
  • recognises limitations of technical ability and seeks assistance as required
  • takes appropriate action to reduce risk of complications i.e. aseptic technique as required

Competence Achieved YES/NOT YET

Remarks:

7. Overall Competence Criteria

  • achievement of all of the above qualities
  • practitioner's ability to practice skill in accordance with standardised procedure
  • demonstrates aptitude to reflect on learning and

identifies areas for further learning

Competence Achieved YES/NOT YET

Remarks:


Assessor's Feedback (indicating areas for improvement as necessary):

Agreed Action Plan (Between assessor and practitioner):



Time to achieve action plan: 1 week 2 weeks Other (please specify)


Practitioner Signature: Assessor Signature: