Overview

Critical explanation of nursing decision–making
Safeguarding, risk management and evaluation for healthcare improvement in learning disability nursing. Communication of complex care issues to people with learning disabilities, their family and carers with regards to consent in the context of
The Mental Capacity Act Clinical management of complexity as applied to a range of learning disability health care settings Inter professional practice in relation to complex care. Clinical Management of complexity in health care across the lifespan
Creating, leading and evaluate a caring environment,
Legal and ethical issues
Enhancing the patient experience, Acknowledging language,
Spiritual & cultural needs of people with learning disabilities and their families
Embodying excellence in practice.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Grades: D- to D+ Understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed. Students will be required to achieve a minimum of D- grade in the assignment to in order to pass. -good -Grades: C- to C+ Good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed. Very Good Grades: B- to B+ A very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed -excellent -Grades: A- to A* Excellent understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and the outcomes being assessed.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically apply the evidence base relating to the psychological, sociological and complex interventions used to improve the wellbeing of people with complex problems in relation to learning disability nursing.

• Critically consider and apply a range of legal and ethical issues related to quality improvement in complex care management in relation to learning disability nursing.

• Critically examine and debate the policies, principles and risk management issues informing the delivery of complex patient care in relation to learning disability nursing.

• Demonstrate critical awareness of leadership and management in relation to learning disability nursing.