Foundation and carers programme
FOLLOWING THE TRAINING SESSION ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO:
HYDRATION
- Have an awareness of the implications/adverse effects of dehydration
- Recognise the risk factors of developing dehydration and explore the use of screening tools to identify risk
- Have an awareness of the health and Quality of Life benefits of promoting and ensuring adequate hydration in the older person
- Understand different approaches and activities that can be implemented to improve hydration amongst residents in Care Homes
URINE PRODUCTION / URINALYSIS / UTI’S
- Have a basic understanding of the Urinary System
- Have an understanding of how bladder dysfunction can negatively impact continence and the management options
- Recognise the signs and symptoms and risk factors of developing Urinary tract infections
- Undertake Urinalysis and interpret the results
CONSTIPATION AND BOWEL MANAGEMENT
- Have a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the Digestive system
- Promote a healthy bowel habit
- Recognise bowel changes using the Bristol Stool Chart
- Recognise the signs, symptoms and risk factors of developing constipation
- Have an understanding of Laxatives and when and how to treat an episode of constipation
- Recognise the possible causes of Faecal incontinence and the management options
DAY TO DAY CATHETER MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION OF CAUTI’S
- Have an awareness of best practice concerning catheter care
- Have a working knowledge of undertaking catheter care and how to utilise catheter-related equipment.
- Have a basic understanding of Infection Control interventions needed to minimise the risk of developing a Catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
- Have a basic urinary catheter problem-solving skill base