Book Synopsis Organ Donation Simulation Training in the Critical Care by :
Download or read book Organ Donation Simulation Training in the Critical Care written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: The Nice Organ Donation and Transplantation guidance (2011) recommend that the multi-disciplinary team involved in the initial approach should have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide to those close to the patient appropriate support and accurate information about organ donation. With the introduction of the national competency framework for registered nurses (2015), we realised there was a gap in the training we were offering both to enable staff to fulfil their competencies but also to give them the confidence in caring for patients who have devastating brain injuries (DBI) that may become organ donors.Methods: Simulation as a training method has been shown to stimulate, engage and inspire nurses and is used throughout medical and healthcare training. Collaboratively the trust specialist nurses and clinical lead for organ donation, worked alongside the senior sisters and link nurses to formulate a DBI day where we combine theory and simulation to journey through the experience of a patient with a DBI in the ITU from admission, management, coning, neuro death testing, family conversations and approaching for organ donation.Results: Over twelve months we have successfully run three days which have been fully attended and supported, we actually have a waiting list of staff who wish to attend. The feedback has shown we are offering a positive, informative day which has revitalised the passion for organ donation within the nursing team driving referrals and ensuring the best practice guidance is followed. Discussion: The day has enabled our staff to feel more confident about their role and the role the Specialist nurses for organ donation have in supporting families. This increased awareness has subsequently enhanced the care our potential donors and families receive enabling them to make decisions about donation in a supportive environment at a time that is right for them.