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Communication Skills in Healthcare: A Guide to Practice

WEB1 Remember to not stray from your scope of practice. Trust in the skills of the interdisciplinary care team, and don’t make a recommendation if you aren’t …

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A Guide to Time Management in Healthcare Ausmed

WEBTime management involves consciously planning and organising how you are going to allocate your time between activities (Mind Tools n.d.).. When used …

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Team-Building in Healthcare Ausmed

WEB1. Combining Skills. Team cohesion is vital in carrying out effective healthcare – since health professionals work in interprofessional teams, it's not always easy to tell …

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Cultivating Critical Thinking in Healthcare Ausmed

WEBCritical thinking skills have been linked to improved patient outcomes, better quality patient care and improved safety outcomes in healthcare (Jacob et al. 2017).. …

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The Impacts of Fatigue in Healthcare Ausmed

WEBFatigue can be defined as ‘ mental and/or physical exhaustion that reduces the ability to work safely and effectively ’ (Safe Work Australia, 2021). Fatigue can have …

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Policies and Procedures in Healthcare Ausmed

WEBManaging patient aggression. Policies and procedures are fundamental for consistency across an organisation, for both staff and consumers. They guide the …

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Wound Care: A Guide to Practice for Healthcare Professionals

WEBThe first thing to do before addressing any wound is to perform an overall assessment of the patient. An acronym used to guide this process step by step is …

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Showering, Bed-Bathing and Hygiene for Caregivers Ausmed

WEBA shower chair, bench or commode. 3 washcloths or bath sponges (1 for face, 1 for back and front of the body, 1 for perineal area). 2 to 3 towels (minimum), …

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Why Is Time Management Important in Healthcare

WEBProfessionals in every industry know that the more they plan, the more effectively they use their time. However, when you’re working in the healthcare industry, how can you …

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Online CPD Courses for Healthcare Professionals Ausmed

WEBCentral Venous Access Devices (CVADs) CPDTime.resource. 54m. Subscription needed. Self-Care: Connectedness. CPDTime.resource. 25m. Subscription needed. Complete …

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Spiritual Considerations in Healthcare Ausmed

WEBHealthcare staff should consider the following: Practising compassionate presence - i.e. being fully present and attentive to your patients and being supportive to …

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What Is ‘Cultural Sensitivity’ in Healthcare

WEBOver the past few years, the idea of ‘cultural sensitivity’ has emerged as a core tenet of Australia’s healthcare offering. But what does the term ‘cultural sensitivity’ actually mean?

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Record Keeping and Documentation Ausmed

WEBGood record keeping is a fundamental part of delivering safe patient care. An accurate written record detailing all aspects of patient monitoring is important, not only …

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Continence Management Ausmed

WEBCreating a management plan with the patient and their family is the first step to addressing incontinence. The following should be taken into account: A …

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Healthcare Rights and Informed Consent Ausmed

WEBIn the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights, informed consent falls under the heading of ‘information’. Informed consent is the ability for a client to voluntarily …

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Understanding Professional Boundaries Ausmed

WEBProfessional boundaries are rules and limits that prevent the lines between carer and client from becoming blurred. Professional boundaries are set by legal, ethical, …

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How To Assess a Deteriorating Patient (ABCDE Assessment)

WEBPress the top of the patient’s finger for 5 seconds to blanch the skin, and then release. The normal value for CRT is usually < 2 seconds. A prolonged CRT could …

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Fluid Balance Charts, Hypervolaemia & Hypovolaemia Ausmed

WEBA fluid balance chart is used to document a patient’s fluid input and output within a 24-hour period. This information is used to inform clinical decisions (such as …

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NDIS Information Management Ausmed

WEBInformation Management in the NDIS Practice Standards. Information management is a requirement of the NDIS Practice Standards under Core Module 2: …

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