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Relates to CODP Competency 2:
Demonstrates personal and professional accountability in relation to the role of the Operating Department Practitioner
Assessment Tutorial Attendance Record – Competency 1
Comments / Student Comments
Initial Meeting / Research health and safety law & write summary of main responsibilities.
Identify and read local hospital policies.
Find and read an article regarding confidentiality.
Design a poster of health and safety in operating theatre. / Student has a good theoretical knowledge from their theory blocks they need to apply this to clinical practice and develop understanding of specific local policies.
Review in 2 weeks / I’m really looking forward to my first clinical placement and developing my understanding of health and safety.
Formative (2nd) Assessment / To complete the health and safety poster as agreed at the last meeting.
All other agreed activities completed. / I am very pleased with the progress made; student needs to continue to demonstrate the application of theory to practice.
Review in 3 weeks / I feel I have further developed my knowledge and will continue to develop the practical application in the next 2 weeks.
Final Assessment / Student has demonstrated competence in these areas and has produced appropriate evidence to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. / Well done for your hard work on this competency. / I am really pleased to have completed this competency and feel I have developed a greater understanding of the professional role of the ODP
1.1: Demonstrates an awareness of health and safety policy and practises according to health and safety policy
20/10/08 / 3/11/08 / 15/11/08
Initial
Assessment / 2nd
Assessment / Final
Assessment
1. Demonstrates awareness of local policy relevant to health and safety / B / C
2. Demonstrates awareness of national policy relevant to health and safety. / DL / C
3. Demonstrates effective practice, in accordance with local and national policy / B / DL / C
Evidence Reference:
1 – Summary of national H&S policies
2 – Q&A of local H&S policies with signature
6 – Signed testimonial
7 - Health and Safety poster
Notes on achievement/non-achievement and further action planned
Student has developed their clinical practice and underpinning knowledge and has achieved a competent level in this competency
Overall level achieved:
C / Assessor signature:
A. Mentor
Student signature:
1.2: Implements protocols to ensure the safety and well being of patients and staff
20/10/08 / 3/11/08 / 15/11/08
Initial
Assessment / 2nd
Assessment / Final
Assessment
1. Shows awareness of local protocols that contribute to patient and staff safety and well being / B / C
2. Demonstrates practice that reflects local protocol / B / DL / C
3. Discusses the rationale (underpinning theory) for the protocol / B / C
Evidence Reference:
2 – Q&A of local H&S policies with signature
6 – Signed testimonial
Notes on achievement/non-achievement and further action planned
We have discussed local protocols and the rationale for these; I am confident that Student understands these to a competent level and uses this knowledge to inform their practice.
Overall level achieved:
C / Assessor signature:
A. Mentor
Student signature:
1.3: Uses equipment appropriately and effectively to reduce risk of harm
20/10/08 / 3/11/08 / 15/11/08
Initial
Assessment / 2nd
Assessment / Final
Assessment
1. Identifies the rationale for the safe and appropriate use of equipment / B / C
2. Demonstrates effective use of equipment that maintains the safety and well being for the patient / B / DL / C
3. Identifies how to identify and report faulty equipment / B / C
4. Demonstrates appropriate cleaning, decontamination and storage of equipment / B / DL / C
Evidence Reference:
4 – Signed Testimonial of student identifying a fault on the operating lights and reporting this correctly.
6 – Signed Testimonial
7 – Health & Safety poster
8 – Table of cleaning & decontamination of equipment
Notes on achievement/non-achievement and further action planned
I have discussed the rationale for safe use of equipment and am satisfied that the student understands this to a competent level.
Overall level achieved:
C / Assessor signature:
A. Mentor
Student signature:
1.4: Understands the need to maintain confidentiality of information
20/10/08 / 3/11/08 / 15/11/08
Initial
Assessment / 2nd
Assessment / Final
Assessment
1. Identify the professional and legal requirements for the Operating Department Practitioner in relation to confidentiality of the patient and information / C / C
2. Demonstrates the strategies that promotes confidentiality of information in practice / B / C
Evidence Reference:
3 – Q&A re confidentiality signed by mentor and student
5 – Signed testimonial
Notes on achievement/non-achievement and further action planned
3/11/08 - Student and I have discussed confidentiality in detail and they understand the professional and legal requirements – see Q&A, I will observe them in practice regarding this.
15/11/08 – I have worked with Student in practice and they have been very aware of the maintenance of patient confidentiality; for example through the correct disposal of confidential waste, and the correct storage of patient notes on the Day Surgery Unit ward area.
Overall level achieved:
C / Assessor signature:
A. Mentor
Student signature:
1.5: Accepts responsibility and promotes accountability, whilst simultaneously acknowledging the limitations of their professional practice
20/10/08 / 3/11/08 / 15/11/08
Initial
Assessment / 2nd
Assessment / Final
Assessment
1. Define responsibility and autonomy in the context of Operating Department Practice / C
2. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in practice, under the supervision of a qualified practitioner / DL / DL / C
3. Discusses the importance of acknowledging limitations within practice / C
Evidence Reference:
6 – Signed testimonial
9 – Reflection regarding student development of responsibility and accountability in Operating Department Practice
Notes on achievement/non-achievement and further action planned
20/10/08 - Student has attended a lecture regarding accountability and we have discussed the responsibilities of the ODP and limitations of practice; they have demonstrated a good understanding of this.
3/11/08 - Student has worked as an HCA and has demonstrated developing responsibility and accountability, they need to develop this in the ODP role and will write a reflection on this.
15/11/08 - Student has reflected on their development as a student ODP and the responsibility and accountability issues associated with working as a professional.
Overall level achieved:
C / Assessor signature:
A.Mentor
Student signature:
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PP1 Portfolio Academic Year 2008 - 2009