Cragside Court Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead NE9 6SX Review date: October 2012
Cragside Court Unit Profile Where are we? Cragside court is situated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and is part of the Older Persons Directorate. What do we do? Cragside Court is comprised of 2 units allowing male and female patients to be nursed in single sex environments, each unit is able to take up to 12 patients. Cragside Court is an assessment and challenging behaviour unit for people suffering from organic illnesses such as; Alzheimer s Disease, Vascular dementia, or Lewy Body type dementia. A Multi-disciplinary approach is taken when planning care to ensure effective care delivery and organised discharge to an appropriate level of care. Effective communication channels are in place to ensure that when planning care nurses can refer patients to colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team to assist and advise with all aspects of care delivery. You will be able to work with all these team members who are part of the learning zone to help you achieve a wider perspective about all elements of the multi-disciplinary approach to caring for people with an organic disorder. This will help achieve all clinical competencies set for the unit.
Shift system We operate a flexible shift system to obtain a balance between staff needs and requirements of the ward. We are aware and are working within the guidelines set out in the Improving Working Lives document. Morning shift 7:00am start 15:00 finish with 30min break Afternoon shift 12:15 start 20:15 finish with 30min break Long day 07:00 start 20:15 finish with two 25min breaks Night shift 19:45 start 07:28 finish with 60min break As a student nurse on the Saltwell unit you are required to work at least 3 shifts per week with your mentor. The team The nursing team comprises of :- Ward Manager Two Deputy Ward Managers Fifteen Staff Nurses One Enrolled Nurse Fourteen Nursing Assistants One Activities Co-ordinator What to wear? Cragside Court staff wear standard Queen Elizabeth Hospital uniforms
Our role in education Student nurses are allocated placement from all levels of training to Cragside; from first year students who aim to learn basic nursing and interpersonal skills, up to third year students who are more involved in the case and unit management. You will be allocated an experienced mentor and co-mentor on your first day, who will support you through the placement and act as a catalyst for you to gain a full educational experience from the Saltwell unit. Mentors role Responsibility All the staff on the unit take their responsibility as educators to junior members of staff and students very seriously. We have a responsibility to develop an individualised plan of action for each student to achieve all learning outcomes in a comprehensive and enjoyable way. Commitment Each member of staff regardless of grade or role have a commitment to impart their individual and specialised knowledge and skills onto others. Time Time will be allocated in your educational action plan for you to discuss any aspects of care delivery or your educational needs. This will be carried away from the clinical area, in a setting free from distractions. Feedback This is a continuous process where feedback will be given in a constructive manner on the progress and development of your skills and knowledge s and how best to apply them to achieve your educational requirements. What we expect from you For all the above to be reciprocated. The more involvement you have then the greater the experience you will have of Cragside Court.
Other Mental Health Services Old age psychiatry Functional assessment Long term care Community mental health teams Day hospital services Community dementia team
Adult psychiatric services. Forensic psychiatry Assessment / admission units Eating disorders Drug and alcohol Addictions Long term care Rehabilitation Secure / intensive care Neuropsychiatry Crisis intervention Day hospital services Social interventions
Child psychiatric services Child and adolescent psychiatry Forensic psychiatry Community support teams Social services teams
Communication Telephone Electronic Interpersonal :- Patients Relative/Carer Medical staff Handovers Ward team Other Wards Other members of the MDT Clinical Organic Illnesses Lewy Body Vascular Alzheimers Acute confusional states Delirium Functional mental health issues General physical health problems Resources Stock control Drugs Non-stock items Stationary Budget control Establishment Skill mix Team Management Organisational skills Delegation Prioritising Time management Managing caseload Quality assurance Standards of care Implementing change Cragside Court Learning Opportunities Risk Management Risk assessments Falls Health and safety Suicide risk Policies and procedures Infection control Moving and handling Equipment checks Emergency Situations Psychiatric emergencies Challenging behaviour/violent incidents Medical emergencies Falls & accidents Fire & fire alarms Staff & Service Developments Clinical Supervision Reflective practice Clinical governance Essence of care National service framework Contact Objective setting Competencies Nursing Process Assessment Planning Implementation Evaluation
STUDENT INDUCTION CHECKLIST Name.. Mentor. Start Date The following issues should be discussed with your mentor or co-mentor within the first week of your placement. Department Orientation around Cragside Introduction to mentor/co mentor and ward staff Ward profile and philosophy Telephone / Bleep system Tour of ward Introduction to ward staff Shift patterns Duty request system Off duty organised Notifying sickness/certification procedures Provision of Ward POLO Date Completed Signature of Student Signature of Mentor/ Co- Mentor Domenstic Arrangements Discussion regarding dress code Location of toilets Location of staffroom Location of staff restaurant Coffee break/meal breaks No smoking policy Health and Safety arrangements/security Moving and handling training/ procedure Copy of Fire Policy Location of fire extinguishers/blankets etc Resuscitation Policy/location of equipment Complaints policy Incident/Accident reporting procedure Department security; use of nurse call system and emergency call system Car parking arrangements Once signed, a copy is to be filed within the Educational Resource Box
Dietetic Services Community Psychiatric Teams Occupational Therapy Infection control Activities Co-ordinator Audiology Physiotherapy Advocacy services Social work Teams Health Promotion Cragside Court Learning zones Mental Health Act Administration Chiropody Domiciliary Care Parkinsons disease Specialists Dental services Tissue Viability Nurse Challenging Behaviour Outreach Service Clinical Pathology Pharmacy Clinical Ergonomics Falls Team Voluntary Organisations Consultant Psychiatrists