Print Name Print Name RECORD OF MID-POINT MEETING AND COMMENTS: Student’s self-assessment of progress: Students’ signature: ………………………………… Date: Sign-off mentor’s comments: Sign-off mentor’s signature: ………………………….. Date: Use this section only if necessary. Sign-off mentor’s action plan for areas of concern if required. ACTION PLAN: REVIEW OF OUTCOMES: Print Name Sign and Date Sign and Date Student
Initiates and justifies the care and referral, as necessary, for babies with specific health needs such a low birth weight. Under supervision, evaluates the care required for babies with pathological conditions, such as babies affected by maternal substance misuse. Prepares a baby for discharge home including appropriate documentation, follow-up and discharge medication. POSTNATAL PLACEMENT P or Fail If there is no opportunity for the student to demonstrate a competency, enter “EV” to denote that she/he has the underpinning theoretical knowledge P or Fail Sign-off mentors signature Date Student Mentor Infant nutrition Domain: Effective midwifery practice Professional and ethical practice Developing the individual midwife and others Achieving quality care through evaluation and research ESC: Communication Initial consultation between the woman and the midwife Initiation and continuance of breastfeeding Supports and advises women as they start to feed and care for their baby, recognising the woman’s existing attitude, knowledge and skills. Applies knowledge and skills when advising women over the telephone, when contacted for advice on breast feeding issues. Encourages and supports mothers to keep their baby close so that they can tune into each other and learn early feeding cues (skin to skin and baby holding). Facilitates and encourages the development of the parent(s)/baby relationship. Critically discusses the principles underpinning responsive feeding, bed sharing and the use of dummies with an awareness of your own thoughts and feelings about infant feeding. Ensures that information shared is ethical and non-judgemental. Applies in-depth knowledge of the physiology of lactation with women on effective positioning, attachment using the ‘see’ ‘hear’ ‘feel’ principles. Supports women to hand express breastmilk and feed their baby using a cup or syringe as appropriate.
Demonstrates an awareness of the role and function of bodies that regulate and ensure the safety and effectiveness of medicinal products; for example: the Standards for Medicines Management (NMC, 2007) & the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (UK Government). Record keeping Domain: Effective midwifery practice Professional and ethical practice Developing the individual midwife and others Achieving quality care through evaluation and research ESC: Communication Medicines management Completes accurate, legible and continuous records which include the rationale behind actions taken. Utilises the appropriate information technology systems available to facilitate data analysis and evaluation. Adheres to the data protection laws around women’s records. POSTNATAL PLACEMENT P or Fail If there is no opportunity for the student to demonstrate a competency, enter “EV” to denote that she/he has the underpinning theoretical knowledge P or Fail Sign-off mentors signature Date Student Mentor Public health Domain: Effective midwifery practice Professional and ethical practice Developing the individual midwife and others Achieving quality care through evaluation and research ESC: Communication Critically discusses public health policies which influence maternity care provision; for example: infant hearing screening and Anti-D programmes. Discusses and justifies health promotion strategies which target specific groups with particular health needs; for example: smoking cessation, obesity and infant nutrition. Demonstrates the application of evidence based practice in relation to the reduction of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Student’s signature:…………………………………….. Date: Print Name Sign-off mentor’s signature: Date: Print Name RECORD OF MID-POINT MEETING AND COMMENTS: Student’s self-assessment of progress: Sign-off mentor’s comments:
Students’ signature: ………………………………… Date: Sign-off mentor’s signature: ………………………….. Date: USE THIS SECTION ONLY IF NECESSARY. Sign-off mentor’s action plan for areas of concern if required. ACTION PLAN: REVIEW OF OUTCOMES: Print Name Sign and Date Sign and Date Student Sign-off mentor Link lecturer/PEF RECORD OF FINAL MEETING AND COMMENTS: Student’s evaluation of achievement: Sign-off mentor’s rationale for mark awarded:
If there is no opportunity for the student to demonstrate a competency, enter “EV” to denote that she/he has the underpinning theoretical knowledge Sign-off mentors signature Date Student Mentor Care planning Domain: Effective midwifery practice Professional and ethical practice Developing the individual midwife and others ESC: Communication Initial consultation between the woman and the midwife Initiation and continuance of breastfeeding Initiates appropriate care planning made in partnership with women and other health care professionals which is evidence based and respects culture, choice and individual context. Demonstrates a critical understanding of plans for birth, infant nutrition, preparation for parenthood and postnatal support. Actively facilitates women’s choice for place of birth, supporting health, safety and wellbeing outwith the acute hospital environment. Offers and/or delivers parent education or group sessions to share information in a variety of forums/multimedia activities, which empower women to recognise normal pregnancy and when to seek advice. Evaluates care plans: making and documenting amendments to improve outcomes. Care provision Domain: Effective midwifery practice Professional and ethical practice Achieving quality care through evaluation and research ESC: Communication Initial consultation between the woman and the midwife Initiation and continuance of breastfeeding Medicines management Critically discusses the variety of models and environments where midwifery care is delivered, consider non-traditional NHS care settings. Creates and maintains an environment which promotes health, safety and security where care is provided. Provides women centred, evidence based care in partnership with women and other care providers to promote continuing health and wellbeing. Takes an accurate social, medical, surgical and obstetric history in order to determine the woman’s pathway of care. Supports choice and gives the woman an opportunity to ask questions. COMMUNITY PLACEMENT P or Fail If there is no opportunity for the student to demonstrate a competency, enter “EV” to denote that she/he has the underpinning theoretical knowledge P or Fail Sign-off mentors signature Date Student Mentor Care provision (cont.…) Discusses and critically reflects upon the role of the midwife in normal pregnancy.
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