Reflective Account On Communication! Whilst on shift one day I needed to ask my key resident Mr H what clothes he wanted to wear for that day. Mr H is very hard of hearing but refuses to wear a hearing aid as he states they make his ears sore. Mr H has no speech difficulties. Before I proceed with Mr H’s care I check his care plan where it is documented how he likes to be communicated with. Any changes to Mr H’s communication ability should be reported and documented straight onto a daily diary
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Impact of Pressure Ulcers on Nursing Care Theory Project May 15‚ 2013 ADN 151 The issue that I identified as a healthcare safety topic currently impacting nursing is pressure ulcers. A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence‚ as a result of pressure‚ or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction. I chose this topic for my paper because as a future nurse I would like to be able to prevent any new injuries
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Reflective account on communication Communication is very important in order to express needs and emotions. There are two types of communication‚ verbal and non-verbal‚ both of which are important in understanding and supporting someone. This report is based on a 40 year old lady that finds verbal communication hard‚ due to shyness. She also has bipolar and cerbal-palsey. The communication barrier I have with AB is she is finding speaking to me other then yes‚ no and don’t know very hard. She
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Reflection: More than just looking in the mirror " reflection in a mirror is an exact replica of what is in front of it. Reflection in professional practice gives back not what it is‚ but what might be‚ an improvement on the original " Biggs (1999). Reflective practice‚ in this context‚ is not about just looking at myself in a mirror and accepting what I see blindly‚ without any question or evaluation. Rather‚ it is about looking at what I have learned and how I can utilise that learning in my teaching
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Task 2 Reflective account of presentation In this essay I will be writing about my own experience in working within a team‚ linking in Belbin’s Theory. This includes the importance of teamwork‚ how different roles can be formed and managing conflict. Followed by a summary of how the group and team working techniques can be improved. The importance of team work includes working efficiently with everyone within the team by making sure individual’s needs are listened to and communication is virtuous
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F0KA 34 Health Care: Practice Experience Reflective account 4 Candidate Name: Word count- 801 Related learning Outcome: Learning Outcome 1‚ Knowledge and Skills – 1.b recognising and acknowledge limitations of own abilities 2.a committing to the principle that the primary purpose of the professional health care practitioner is to protect and serve society 2.b accepting responsibility for one’s own actions 3.a demonstrating respect for patient/client confidentiality 4.b demonstrating
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Reflective Account On an occasion at work I was aware of a staff member communicating very negatively‚ for example sighing and tutting and general negativity. Supervision was due so it was brought into meeting that last had concerned had noticed a change in the person’s general attitude‚ I asked if there was a specific reason and was told there was not. Although they agreed that they were being negative. We discussed the workload and it was decided it was not that. It was mentioned by the staff
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A. TITLE CHARCOAL POULTICE AND CHARCOAL DRINK AS TREATMENT TO LEG ULCERS B. VARIABLES Independent - charcoal poultice and drink Dependent - leg ulcer healing C. REVIEW OF LITERATURE The use of charcoal as a simple remedy for different health problems is an ancient way of treating many common diseases that afflict humankind dates back in the time of Hippocrates who lived from 460 to 370 B.C. In the late 1800‚ Ellen G‚ White spearheaded the use of charcoal in the treatment of different
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Description of event Today in placement I was asked if I would be able to assist Mrs X with personal care and dressing. Mrs X has advanced dementia and takes a lot of prompting to do simple tasks on her own‚ such as washing her face. Mrs X is fully mobile and needs a lot of support to hold her concentration on particular tasks or she is more likely to be distracted and wander off. Being aware of Mrs X’s needs I agreed that I am more than confident to assist her. I knocked on Mrs X’s door before
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BRADLEY UNIVERSITY Introduction Pressure ulcer is simply a compromise to skin integrity. It is caused by immobility‚ poor nutrition‚ poor circulation and even little things like creases from the bed sheet. The issue of pressure ulcer in the elderly especially in long term facility is a growing concern because it could lead to infection‚ discomfort and even depression. This leads me to my research question: In patients admitted in a skilled Nursing facility who are over 65 years (P)‚ how does
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