Reducing variables, enhance ownership: solutions to a messy roster
GeriCare provides telemedicine services and physical visits to 8 nursing homes (NHs) so as to reduce emergency visits and length of hospital stay. It was difficult and time consuming to coordinate the monthly rosters due to different requirements from NHs and doctors' service days. The aim is to create a roster that is less time consuming to plan and easy for the NHs and doctor to follow.
Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) Online Course
This course aims to offer practical strategies and to equip healthcare workers with a structured and easy to use communication tool. SBAR provides a structure for healthcare workers to frame communications for effective, prompt, and appropriate communication in healthcare organisations. SBAR enables healthcare workers to speak a common language, resolve differences in communication styles, and enhance patient safety.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the nature and causes of communication breakdowns
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Understand the importance of effective communication
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Recognise situations where communication can be improved using SBAR
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Develop skills on the use of SBAR both verbally and in writing during daily activities
Target Learners:
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Nursing Aides, Enrolled Nurses, Staff Nurses, Allied Health Professionals
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Class size: 16 - 20 participants
Teaching Methods:
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Online learning
E- Assessments:
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Multiple-choice assessment
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Short answer questions
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Video assessment
Duration:
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2 hours (1-hour online learning, 1-hour E-Assessment)
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Learners will be given 2 weeks to complete the online course
Certification guidelines:
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In order to obtain certification of the course, a student must:
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Complete all E-learning modules
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Attain at least a minimum score of 75% for each of the assessment
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A student may repeat and re-submit the assessment/s if unable to achieve the passing score. A maximum of 3 attempts unable to achieve the passing score. A maximum of 3 attempts is allowed for each assessment.
Schedule:
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Run 1: 11 January 2021
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Run 2: May 2021