Practice Education Workshop

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 1 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Aims of this Session

 To provide you with a comprehensive overview of current practice education issues

 To facilitate a forum for discussion

 To highlight good practice and disseminate to colleagues

 To identify and promote quality learning environments and experiences for students

 To explore inter-professional learning opportunities

 To signpost you to any relevant support you may need

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 2 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018.

Practice Education Roles

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 3 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018.

Requirements for Practice Education

 Have a recognised professional qualification.

 Have access to a network of support and supervision to enable them to fulfil their practice education responsibilities.

 Assess student competency in collaboration with the evidence / feedback provided by other colleagues.

 Provide regular verbal and written feedback to the student on their progress and development.

 Complete the assessment documentation when required, verifying the level of student achievement.

For Nurses and Midwives:

 Meet arrangements for annual update and criteria for Triennial review.

 40% of the student’s time on placement must be supported directly or indirectly by a named mentor.

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 4 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Inter-professional Learning

Inter-professional learning is defined ”as occasions when two or more professionals learn with, from and about each other to improve collaboration and the quality of care“(CAIPE 1997)

“…..All health professionals [should] learn together for effective collaborative practice. Inter-professional education focuses on the needs of the patient and helps professionals to develop the mutual trust and respect which promotes good communication and collaborative working, so crucial for patient safety. It can also inform joint action to improve services and instigate change” (CAIPE 2013)

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 5 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Discussion Point Inter-professional Learning

Student engages with other professionals involved in the patients/service users journey to see how they manage the care

Understanding each Learning about how others roles to ensure Patient/ professionals appropriate communicate with each involvement and Service other to facilitate quality care user effective care

Understanding the patients/ service users journey through services- where referral came from, who is, was and will become involved

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 6 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Discussion Point Placement Learning and Disability

Equality Act (2010)

Disability Student Allowance (DSA)

Disclosure

The impact of Non–Disclosure

Reasonable Adjustments

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 7 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 8 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Creating a Learning Environment

NMC (2008)

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 9 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Discussion Point Failing to Fail

 Acknowledge students will present as failing and that time should be allowed to develop them.

 Processes MUST be followed to ensure fairness of assessment (initial / mid / final interviews, alongside regular feedback and recorded actions).

 This can be an emotional time for all involved. Use your PEF and the student Academic Advisor / Personal Tutor where necessary.

 There is a professional responsibility to fail a failing student.

“Rigorous and trustworthy assessment are essential in ensuring that only those who meet the standards required to pass are allowed to become registered nurses”

Hunt L A, McGee P, Gutteridge R, Hughes M (2016) “Failing securely: The processes and support which underpin English nurse mentors' assessment decisions regarding under-performing students.” Nurse Education Today. 39 79–86

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 10 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018.

Your Portfolio / Revalidation: Discussion Hints & Tips Point  You need to collate a portfolio of evidence to evidence how you meet the requirements of your regulatory body e.g. NMC.

 The following revalidation examples can be used as evidence: . Feedback from students or other mentors or PEFs . CPD - attendance at mentor programme / annual update . CPD - discussions with other mentors regarding students and their assessment (participatory) . CPD - Minutes from meetings where students are present or discussed . Written reflective account on feedback from student . Written reflective account on your experience as a mentor . Written reflective account on your CPD activity

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 11 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Discussion NMC Standards: Point Further Evidence  Anonymised student records – initial meeting / formative and summative reviews – Copies of e mails / accounts of phone calls you might have made to arrange specific learning opportunities.

 Reflective or narrative accounts - Remember to ask a colleague or manager to confirm authenticity of events unless they are personal reflections or copies of mails.

 Checklists e.g. induction and orientation.

 Evidence of participation in educational audits to improve the quality of the learning environment.

 Update notice boards – take a pic! / develop or update teaching packs.

NB: You must explain  Take lead on identifying named mentors on off duty. how the evidence you

provide meets the standard  List is not exhaustive! Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 12 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. A new system of online practice assessment and evaluation is coming to pre-registration nursing and midwifery programmes

The online system includes the following functionality:

• Online timesheets • PDF download option • Mobile friendly • Automated Notifications to students / mentors / PEFs/AA (Personal Tutor) • Secure Login for students and mentors • Used across all HEI’s in Greater Manchester https://onlinepare.net • Full training and online support available

13 Other Discussion Points to Consider

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 14 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Useful Documents and Websites

NMC http://www.nmc-uk.org Standards to Support Learning and Assessment in Practice (2008) FAQs for Standards to Support Learning and Assessment in Practice (2011) Standards for pre-registration midwifery education (2009) Standards for pre-registration nursing education (2010)

Health and Care Professions Council http://www.hcpc-uk.org The Standards of Education and Training

UCEA http://www.ucea.ac.uk Health and Safety Guidance for the placement of Higher Education students

HEI Practice Placement Policies & Guides Can be accessed via the relevant HEI practice learning web pages:

. http://sites.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/nursing-mentors . http://www.bolton.ac.uk/WBLP/Health/BScNursing/BSc-Nursing-(Adult).aspx . http://www.hpsc.mmu.ac.uk/placements/nursing/ . vle.salford.ac.uk 15 Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. University Programme Information and Contact Information

Can be accessed via the relevant HEI practice learning web pages:

http://sites.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/nursing-mentors

http://www.hpsc.mmu.ac.uk/placements/nursing/

vle.salford.ac.uk

http://www.bolton.ac.uk/WBLP/Health/BScNursing/BSc-Nursing-(Adult).aspx

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 16 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. OPTIONAL SLIDES

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 17 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Group Activity: The Student Journey

Completion of this activity can contribute towards your triennial review.

Allocation notification up to Mid Point end of week 1

Final Assessment Post Placement

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 18 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Group Activity: Allocation up to end of week 1

Establishing Effective Working Relationships

Creating an Environment for Learning

How would the other elements affect this period of time? What else would you need to consider?

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Assessment and Accountability

Facilitation of Learning

How would the other elements affect this period of time? What else would you need to consider?

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Context of Practice

Evidence-based Practice

How would the other elements affect this period of time? What else would you need to consider?

Practice Education Workshop / Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Health Education England North 21 West / April 2017. Review Date: July 2018. Group Activity: Post Placement

Evaluation of Learning

Leadership

How would the other elements affect this period of time? What else would you need to consider?

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