Observations and the Deteriorating Patient for HCAs

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Observations and the Deteriorating Patient for HCAs

Event Summary

This course is designed for HCAs who are recording observations, for awareness of the deteriorating patient. 

Tuesday, 6 July 2027
09:30 - 12:30
Zoom Online Event

Main Contact

Lead Team
02380 253874
This training course is accessible for wheelchair users.
If you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them in advance of the course to let them know.

Event Speakers & Trainers

Mrs Julia Judd
Mrs Julia Judd
Speaker/Trainer
This training will be run over Zoom. To participate you will need to install Zoom on your device, and ensure it is has a microphone, speaker, and camera. Please Note: Some trainers will no longer allow you to stay on the call if you do not have your camera operating, without good reason. If this is the case you will not be reimbursed for the course.

Log into Zoom 09:15 session runs 09:30 to 12:30

Introduction

This course is designed for HCAs who are recording observations, for awareness of the deteriorating patient. 

Acute infection and Sepsis are often presented to Primary Care and early recognition and referral to hospital are critical in improving outcomes for the patient. Exploring ‘route, cause, analysis’ in the chain of infection and how this can influence the potential for deterioration. 

The session will consider the value of capturing clinical observations, incorporating assessment tools to help to guide the consultation and identify ‘red flags’ for urgent referral and intervention. 

Objectives

  • To refresh ICP principles 
  • To accurately measure clinical observations including BP / pulse / Respirations / Temperature
  • The value of Oxygen saturation monitoring
  • What is NEWS2 – how to complete the assessment
  • Red flags and referrals

Content

  • Infection prevention and control – why is it relevant?
  • The cascade of infection
  • General observations
  • Additional observations
  • Clinical Tools to support assessment
  • Referral pathways

Previous Delegate Feedback

"It was a good training session and I learned a lot about News2, the deteriorating patient, and sepsis"

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Event Speakers & Trainers

Mrs Julia Judd
Mrs Julia Judd
Trainer

Julia qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1989 (RGN (Bsc), NMP, PGCE) and has enjoyed a diverse career working in the emergency department and acute surgical wards before settling on a career in primary care. Since 1994 Julia has worked in General Practice, building her portfolio of skills to include practice nursing and management of long-term conditions. As her career developed, she later extended her role to become a nurse practitioner and independent prescriber, working in both leadership and acute care. Her work in a large inner-city practice in Portsmouth continued until spring of 2023 whereby Julia took the decision to retire from clinical practice and focus on  her educational role exclusively.

Julia remains passionate about nurse training and education, enjoying both the challenges and rewards that this brings. Her vision is to make education and learning fun, interactive, easy to understand and practical with realistic expectations for Primary Care.

Price List 

Name

Description

Price (Inc VAT)

All GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in Wessex LMCs’ catchment area

This option is for everyone working in a GP practice in Wessex LMC's catchment area, that does not fit into one of the other options on offer.

£105.00

Non Members

This is the cost if you are not working in a practice in the Wessex LMCs' catchment area. £210.00

Waiting List

Please be advised there are spaces available on this course unless it states otherwise. If a course is full you will be given the option to book on the waiting list. If you are on the waiting list and a place becomes available, you will be notified automatically via email, you do NOT need to contact Wessex LMCs. 

Cancellations

Please note cancellations two weeks prior to the event will not be refundable, however you are very welcome to substitute another delegate to attend the course to prevent your practice missing out on the training. Any admissible cancellations will incur an administration fee of £15 if the event fee is £100 or over and £10 if the event fee is £99 or under.

Attendance Details

In certain circumstances, we will share details of attendance or non-attendance with the person who booked and/or funded this course for the delegate. If you have any objection to your attendance status being shared, please can you contact Louise Greenwood (Wessex LMCs Director of Education & Training) at least 48 hours before the start of the training at louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk

Sponsorship

This event may be sponsored so companies have the opportunity to promote their product(s) at the start of the meeting. No sponsors have been involved in the selection of speakers, agenda items, or any other matters relating to this training. Your name and practice will be shared with the sponsor representative, but not your email address.

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