OSCE Interest group 3rd April 2009 Barry Ricketts School of Health and Social Care OSCE Interest group 3rd April 2009 Barry Ricketts Medicine management, physiological observations and hand washing- undergraduate pre-registration nursing Oxford Brookes University School of Health and Social Care

Medicine Management Students are given a scenario for ONE station and are expected to demonstrate skills, knowledge and attitude relating to the safe administration of ORAL medication Tests: interpersonal skills technical skills observational skills Interpretation of data Ability to ‘think on their feet Allows for self evaluation through video recording and constructive feedback Promotes confidence during clinical practice Students are only be tested on the administration of oral medicines covered within their clinical competencies. Students will be able to: Explain the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, identifying factors that may influence this process, e.g. Ageing, disease processes Discuss the rationale for decision-making in drug administration in relation to drug dosages, side effects, interactions and hypersensitivity. Demonstrate an awareness of the professional accountability of the nurse and legal and ethical implications Reflect upon practice experiences and demonstrate application of theory to practice Demonstrate effective decision-making in medicines administration School of Health and Social Care

What is examined? - Professional behaviour Testing of 4 strands- - Professional behaviour -Communication:therapeutic Interventions - Procedure: practical Skills and documentation -knowledge base Good practice using the NMC GUIDELINES as the key framwork School of Health and Social Care

The OSCE 35 (Thirty five) minutes in total – -10 minutes for preparation and reading -15 minutes for skill ( includes documentation) then STOP for -5 minutes for questions -5 minutes for reflection Skills School of Health and Social Care

Marking Criteria Bold criteria is mandatory- failure of one mandatory aspect will result in a mark no greater than 38% ( pass mark 40%) Reflection Time Opportunity to reflect on practice to gain marks in the non-bold criteria School of Health and Social Care

Student assessment feedback sheet This mirrors the 4 strands that are outlined on the marking criteria The validity of the assessment model is set against the NMC standards to ensure that what is tested is the standard accepted by the relevant professional body The reliability of the tool was confirmed after 5 versions were developed and trailed with staff members The sensitivity of the assessment tool has been scrutinised and has been amended to reflect the student feedback criteria i.e. the feedback of a 70% pass mark offers the relevant feedback to justify the missing 30% of the mark Internal, external moderation and use of video playback offer the rigour of the assessment strategy. School of Health and Social Care