IMPORTANT: Vital Signs and Deteriorating Resident education is only available for City of Edinburgh Care Homes at this point in time. Participants must be working at Team Lead or senior care worker level and have completed SVQ Level 3
The Aim of the course is :
Vital Signs -to enable the learner to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills to competently and safely measure and record vital signs.
Deteriorating Resident – To support staff to recognise and respond appropriately to adverse changes in a resident’s condition
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will:
- Describe the requirements needed for patient consent
- Describe and demonstrate how to obtain accurate vital signs measurements
- Demonstrate how to effectively document, score and escalate a NEWS Chart total
- Be competent to escalate concerns using SBAR
- Awareness of when to assess residents and the importance of recognising soft signs
- Acquire knowledge of performing A-E assessment, inc. related documentation
Structure of Education Session:
- Sessions are delivered by NHS Lothian Clinical Education Team
- Face to Face Practical learning and education session
- Full Day Session 08.45 – 16.00
Availability and Booking
Email: loth.trainingandeducationcarehomes@nhs.scot to request place and booking form, or for any further queries or information.
NHS Lothian will carry out its educational functions in a way that is inclusive to all learners. We strive to minimise any barriers to learning. If a course attendee requires additional support, please contact the Course Administrator at loth.trainingandeducation.carehomes@nhs.scot
Assessment of Competency
This education requires an assessment of competence in the workplace.
Competency assessment promotes safe working practice and supports individuals to get the right care, at the right time, in the right place by appropriately trained and competent staff.
More information and guidance on how to assess competency across the health and social care partnerships can be found on the Enabling Competency Assessment Across Health and Social Care in the Lothians page
This education package is only one of many offered to those working in care homes and care at home services across the Lothians.
To discover others and find out more information please use the Education and Training Directory
