Importance of Patient Accompanying Training
The Ministry of Health has taken steps in the field of patient companion, which has become a major problem in the country for many years and is needed in hospitals. The Ministry has initiated a trained, controlled and accompanied patient training program under the Ministry of Health. Those who completed the training of the patient companion received their certificates at a ceremony.
Specialist Nurse Mine Bahçeci, who gave the Patient Companion Training, explained the definition of the duty of the Patient Companion, the differences with the patient carer, how they went through a training process, and the criteria that those who want to start the profession by taking the patient companion training after that.
Differences between Caregiver and Patient Attendant
Specialist Nurse Mine Bahçeci, who made explanations about the difference of companions from the patient carer, said;
“Accompanying persons do not support the patient and the disabled in medical terms. Exactly the word equivalent of the companion is 'Patient Relative'. Accompanying person is the person who protects and supports the person in need in hospitals, home environment or when needed when he / she is with the patient and helps him / her in daily routine activities such as nutrition, cleaning, dressing and toilet. For example; like when one of our relatives gets old, is not self-sufficient and has difficulty in keeping up with his individual works, his sons alternately stand by and support the old person.
The caregiver serves the general public within the clinic, just like nurses or other health group workers. They do not serve as relatives of patients. They don't always look after a single patient. They give alternate institutional care to multiple patients in one cycle. They participate in all medical tasks together with the nurse.
Nowadays, there is a real need for people who can stand as relatives of the family and the disabled, and these companions are trained.
These are the reasons for a long time in our hospitals, uneducated people, mostly people who do not speak our language, citizens who can disrupt the order of the hospital to provide financial support for high amounts of companion service.
TC Accompanying Training Program ”was initiated as a result of the consultations of TRNC Ministry of Health with the Ministry of Health.
As a result of the TRNC Ministry of Health's consultations with the Turkish Ministry of Health, the Companion Training Program implemented by the Turkish Ministry of Health was reorganized by TRNC Ministry of Health educators' nurses. Within the scope of a project established by TRNC Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labor and Social Security and Orthopedic Disability Association, Patient Accompanying Program was established. Within the scope of this project, the Ministry of Labor contributed financially to the training fields and provided training materials to the project. The Ministry of Health team conducted the training program and the Orthopedic Disability Association provided coordination support to the project. Our companions are internship for one month. However, even during the internship period, we found that our hospitals and patients had a very shortcoming.
Even if there is a companion in health, the trainings do not end. As with all other health care workers, the training of both our attendants and caregivers will continue by the Ministry of Health.
The fact that ongoing public support trainings are brought under a project and extended to hospitalized patients shows that all these efforts are not wasted and that it is a necessary initiative that can really meet the need.
The first group training was completed on 25 January. The second group trainings were held on 25 February 2019 in Nicosia. Burhan Nalbantoglu State Hospital will start at Thalassamia Conference Hall and at Famagusta State Hospital Conference Hall starting from 4 March 2019 at 9.00. The trainings will last for 3 weeks as in the first group program.
2. TITLES OF THE TRAINING RECEIVED BY COMPETITORS
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3. DUTIES, AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PATIENTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Position in terms of operation : Determined Responsible Nurse
Power of attorney and administrative commitment : Hospital Administration
Duties, Authorities and Responsibilities:
It is decided upon the request of the physician and the approval of the nurse, provided that it is a medical obligation to remain with the patient
Each companion works with the jerseys given to him. He does his job with his hair gathered, shaved for male companions and his fingernails cut to the edge of his fingertip.
Throughout his / her companion duty, he works in a patient-oriented manner without prioritizing his personal needs.
He does not leave his patient, and if he has to leave, he should get permission from his nurse. Working hours will be 08: 00-20: 00, 20: 00-08: 00. It takes 15 minutes to eat and 10-15 minutes for 2 times a day.
Accompanying persons cannot use tobacco or alcoholic substances within the hospital. Patient next to food is invincible. Also, the core does not chew gum.
He cannot take patients anywhere without the permission of the nurses.
Changes the bed linen that the patient is in under the supervision and supervision of the nurse.
Complies with infection control rules. The patient's companion must keep the hospital belongings clean and tidy, and the companion who is damaging the hospital's property must cover the damage.
The patient companion cannot use the empty beds in the ward. The patient companion does not speak loudly in the patient rooms and corridors and does not disturb the employees and other patients. He doesn't make a phone call neglecting his patient. Does not listen to music loud or uncomfortable. It does not take any action and behavior that will disrupt the service order.
It does not interfere with the treatment of the patient in any way (such as inserting, removing, adjusting the serum). The patient does not touch the monitor.
He doesn't sleep during his seizure.
Corrects if there is a situation in the patient's living area that may impair safety or create an accident risk. Keeps the bed guards closed.
The patient cannot benefit from personal interests.
The patient companion does not bring food or drink to the patient and does not give any food or drink to the patient without consulting the physician or nurse.
If the patient does not have the permission of the nurse does not give drugs next.
The patient companion (other than the physician and nurse directives) does not make any application for the patient.
With the knowledge and permission of the nurse, he gives duck and sliders to his patient. Urine and stool are either poured according to the nurse's directive or stored or stored for the nurse to see.
Performs perineal care in accordance with the training given. Helps mobilize patients with mobility under the supervision of a nurse.
Assists the nurse in preparing for the morgue if her patient is ex.
In case of a change in the patient's general condition (if he is not himself, his breathing is impaired, insomnia, dull look, awakening for a long time, excessive sweating, tremor, if he does not respond despite the call) immediately informs his nurse. Accompanying person can not take measures in his own way, can not practice.
If the patient has a catheter, if there is a change in urine color, if there is a leak, the patient will inform the nurse if the bed is getting wet.
The patient escort informs the nurse in case of any problems with the patient.
The companion helps the patient to the extent allowed. Apart from the treatment practices of the physician and nurse, the companion cannot make any application to the patient.
It is obliged to perform the duties given in line with the training.
The companion must follow hospital rules. In case of violation, the patient escort status of the person concerned is not accepted and / or legal action is initiated. The certificate is revoked.
4. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPLICANTS;
- Being a TRNC citizen (TRNC ID card photocopy)
- To be at least a primary school graduate (Approved diploma sample is the original)
- Not having any physical, physical or mental disability that prevents him / her from doing this job (Current Health Report required)
- No offense to blame (character certificate from new police)
- Being in the 20-55 age range
- Petition (a petition stating that you want to be a companion and sign it)
5. WHERE TO APPLY WHERE TO APPLY
- The documents specified in Article 4 should be submitted to the Archive of the Department of Inpatient Treatment Institutions of the Ministry.
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