LEARNING PLAN: Regional Coordinators

LEARNING PLAN: Regional Coordinators : 

LEARNING PLAN: Regional Coordinators Complied by: Dr. Thelma van der Merwe BA Nursing, Hons B Nursing (Crit Care), M Cur (Mngt & Ed), D Cur (Mngt & Ed) Head, Nursing Saudization Department (NSD) April 2005

CONTENTS : 

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION OVERALL LEARNING OUTCOME FOR THE LEARNING PLAN CRITICAL OUTCOMES DURATION AND PRACTICUM TIMES OF REGIONAL COORDINATOR LEARNING PLAN ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT PER PRACTICUM SESSION PRACTICUM SCHEDULE PERSONNEL OF KFSH&RC INVOLVED EXIT OUTCOMES

1. INTRODUCTION : 

1. INTRODUCTION To each of the Regional Coordinators participating in this new project, we welcome you to the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) and Health Outreach Services (HOS). We appreciate the time you offered to spend with us and hope you will enjoy your learning experience with us. You are an important link in the success of this exciting project so please do not hesitate to ask if we can help you with anything. This learning plan is structured according to the functions you are going to assist us with, in the regions.

2. OVERALL LEARNING OUTCOME FOR THE LEARNING PLAN : 

2. OVERALL LEARNING OUTCOME FOR THE LEARNING PLAN The regional coordinator for Health Outreach Office (HOO) implements the KFSHRC orientation concepts from the Learning Plan, so as to ensure optimal functioning of the HOO and patient care including referral of the patient.

3. CRITICAL OUTCOMES : 

3. CRITICAL OUTCOMES 3.1. The outcomes are designed to help in your personal and professional orientation and effective functioning so as to contribute to optimal patient care. We need you to continuously analyse and implement: Professional, personal, cultural and spiritual values and principles Effective communication skills Multi-disciplinary team work Technology

4. DURATION AND PRACTICE TIMES OF REGIONAL COORDINATOR LEARNING PLAN : 

4. DURATION AND PRACTICE TIMES OF REGIONAL COORDINATOR LEARNING PLAN You will have a three-month orientation before commencing your function as a regional coordinator. You will attend sessions from 8 am to 6pm according to the activities planned for you in the different departments.

5. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES : 

5. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 Some reading material may be supplied to you otherwise you are expected to use the library and internet or utilize relevant, valid information for the preparation of your sessions according to your learning plan. It is essential that you accept this responsibility. Please remember the above will make your practical experience easier and is a requirement in meeting your learning outcomes 5.2 You are to accept and demonstrate responsibility for your own learning. Please note teaching does not ensure learning has taken place 5.3 The regional coordinator participates in all activities so as to master skills

5. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES : 

5. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 5.4The regional coordinator critically reflects on issues as identified in the learning program. We will teach you how to critically reflect 5.5The regional coordinator verbalizes his learning needs to the practicum presenters so as to facilitate a collaborative approach to optimal teaching and learning 5.6The regional coordinator insists on feedback with regard to the practicum, assignments and general progress

5. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES : 

5. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 5.7It is essential that the regional coordinator acts as a role model in his professional as well as personal encounters with patients, visitors and all categories of staff and also includes dress code. 5.8It is your responsibility to notify the Assistant Director HOS, in case of sick leave or any other reason for absenteeism. You will be advised on the appropriate action

6. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT PER ROTATION : 

6. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT PER ROTATION

6.1 Learning Outcome One Acceptance/Referral Centre (Triage) : 

6.1 Learning Outcome One Acceptance/Referral Centre (Triage) Learning Outcome One: Evaluate the role and functions of the administrative staff in KFSHRC Acceptance/Referral Centre (Triage). Objectives Analyse the goals & objectives of Health Outreach Services

6.1 Learning Outcome One Acceptance/Referral Centre (Triage) : 

6.1 Learning Outcome One Acceptance/Referral Centre (Triage) Range: Programme rationale HOS Vision Compare Administrative staff job description with Regional Coordinator job description Administrative duties Channels of communication Learner Assessment: A written reflection on learning outcome one Discussion of the above learning outcome

6.2 Learning Outcome TwoPathology Laboratory : 

6.2 Learning Outcome TwoPathology Laboratory Learning Outcome Two: Evaluate the role and functions of the staff in the Pathology Laboratory Objectives Identify and analyse laboratory functions and responsibilities to be utilized for Regional Offices Range Administrative duties Channels of communication Types of specimens Handling of specimens Learning Assessment: A written reflection on learning outcome two Discussion of the above learning outcome

6.3 Learning Outcome ThreeAppointments/Admission Department : 

6.3 Learning Outcome ThreeAppointments/Admission Department Learning Outcome Three: Evaluate the role and functions of the staff in the Appointments/Admission Department Objectives Compare Appointments/Admission Department job description with Regional Coordinator job description Range: Administrative duties Channels of communication Interpersonal relations Learner Assessment: A written reflection on learning outcome three Discussion of the above learning outcome

6.4 Learning Outcome Four Radiology Department : 

6.4 Learning Outcome Four Radiology Department Learning Outcome Four: Evaluate the role and functions of the staff in the Radiology Department Objectives Compare Radiology Department job descriptions with Regional Coordinator job description Range: Administrative duties Channels of communication Interpersonal relations Learner Assessment: A written reflection on learning outcome four Discussion of the above learning outcome

6.5 Learning Outcome Five Pharmacy Department : 

6.5 Learning Outcome Five Pharmacy Department Learning Outcome Five: Evaluate the role and functions of the staff in the Pharmacy Department Objectives Compare Pharmacy Department job descriptions with Regional Coordinator job description Range: Administrative duties Channels of communication Interpersonal relations Learner Assessment: A written reflection on learning outcome five Discussion of the above learning outcome

6.6 Learning Outcome Sixthe staff in the e-Health Centre and Hospital Outreach Service HOS : 

6.6 Learning Outcome Sixthe staff in the e-Health Centre and Hospital Outreach Service HOS Learning Outcome Six: Evaluate the role and functions of the staff in the e-Health Centre and Hospital Outreach Service HOS Objectives Compare e-Health and HOS staff functions with Regional Coordinator job description

6.6 Learning Outcome Sixthe staff in the e-Health Centre and Hospital Outreach Service HOS : 

6.6 Learning Outcome Sixthe staff in the e-Health Centre and Hospital Outreach Service HOS Range: Administrative duties Technical and operational skills Organizing skills Problem solving Patient privacy and confidentiality Documentation Evaluation Channels of communication Interpersonal relations Learner Assessment: A written reflection on learning outcome six Discussion of the above learning outcome

6.7 Learning Outcome Seven(ITA) : 

6.7 Learning Outcome Seven(ITA) Learning Outcome Seven: Evaluate the role and functions of the staff in Information Technology Affairs (ITA) Objectives Compare ITA staff functions with Regional Coordinator job description

6.7 Learning Outcome Seven(ITA) : 

6.7 Learning Outcome Seven(ITA) Range: Administrative duties Technical and operational skills Organizing skills Problem solving Patient privacy and confidentiality Documentation Evaluation Channels of communication Interpersonal relations Learner Assessment: A written reflection on learning outcome seven Discussion of the above learning outcome

6.8 Learning Outcome Eight Nursing : 

6.8 Learning Outcome Eight Nursing Learning Outcome Eight: Evaluate the role and functions of the Nursing Staff in the selected Departments Objectives Compare and analyse the functions of the different categories of nurses and health care workers with the Regional Coordinator job description

6.8 Learning Outcome Eight Nursing : 

6.8 Learning Outcome Eight Nursing Range: Nursing and administrative duties of: Head Nurse, Staff Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, Ward Clerks Channels of communication Interpersonal relations Technology: ICIS, PYXIS, ORACLE Learner Assessment: A written reflection on learning outcome eight Discussion of the above learning outcome

6.9 Learning Outcome Nine The Regional Coordinator : 

6.9 Learning Outcome Nine The Regional Coordinator Learning Outcome Nine: Evaluate the management role and functions of the Regional Coordinator Objectives Analyse the planning function in relation to your job description Range: Mission/vision & philosophy Problem solving Policies & procedures Operational/strategic/disaster planning Analyse the organizing function in relation to your job description Range: Lines of communication Delegation Job description Coordination of functions Analyse the directing/leadership function in relation to your job description Range: Motivation Leadership styles

6.9 Learning Outcome Nine The Regional Coordinator : 

6.9 Learning Outcome Nine The Regional Coordinator Team work Education Analyse the control function in relation to your job description Range: Quality Improvement process/ accreditation Standards Infection control Learner Assessment: A written reflection on learning outcome nine Discussion of the above learning outcome

6.10 Learning Outcome TenImplement effective communication in the health care environment : 

6.10 Learning Outcome TenImplement effective communication in the health care environment Learning Outcome Ten: Implement effective communication in the health care environment Objectives Assess and implement remedial actions for the following Ranges: English Medical terminology Learner Assessment: A written reflection on learning outcome ten Discussion of the above learning outcome

7. ROTATION PRACTICUM SCHEDULE : 

7. ROTATION PRACTICUM SCHEDULE

Training Schedule : 

Training Schedule

9. PERSONNEL OF KFSH&RC INVOLVED : 

9. PERSONNEL OF KFSH&RC INVOLVED Asaad Al-Rayes: tel no (44)24778, pager 4005 Dr. Thelma van der Merwe: telephone number is (44)23037, pager 5879

10. EXIT OUTCOMES : 

10. EXIT OUTCOMES The regional coordinator: Demonstrates the role and functions as per the job description Demonstrates competency in selected technology Implements leadership and management in health care practice Identifies and analyzes strategies in health care practice in the region to effectively deal with human and material resources

11. EVALUATION : 

11. EVALUATION Please evaluate: Your experience at KFSHRC Learning Programme