Evaluation Station PART 1

IMPORTANT: The content of this lecture is based on the Learning Disabilities Nursing Marking Criteria ToC 2021_V1.8_(Updated 19.01.23). Please access the latest marking criteria when studying for this station.

EvaluationStation Marking Criteriarn5-learning-disability-nursing-marking-criteria-2021.pdf (nmc.org.uk)

Situation

1.a Introduces self and the clinical setting.

1.b States the patient’s name, hospital number and/or date of birth, and location.

1.c States the reason for the handover (where relevant).

Background

2.a States date of admission/visit/reason for initial admission/referral to specialist team and diagnosis.

2.b Notes previous medical history and relevant medication/social history.

2.c Gives details of current events and detailing findings from assessment.

Assessment

3.a States most recent observations, any results from assessments undertaken and what changes have occurred.

3.b Identifies main nursing needs.

3.c States nursing and medical interventions completed.

3.d States areas of concerns.

Recommendation

4. States what is required of the person taking the handover and proposes a realistic plan of action.

Overall

5. Verbal communication is clear and appropriate.

6. Systematic and structured approach taken to handover.

7. Acts professionally throughout the procedure in accordance with NMC (2018) ‘The Code: Professional standards of practiceand behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates’.