1. Student Nurse Information Pack
Diagnosis
Assessment and
Access to
Rehabilitation and
Treatment
DAART Manager: Philippa Saunders
DAART Sister: Kara Ayres
Mentors: Philippa Saunders, Kara Ayres, Josephine Murillo.
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2. Orientation to D.A.A.R.T: When you arrive at DAART we aim to:
Show you the DAART layout
Take you to all the emergency equipment
Identify fire points
Allocate mentor/assessor if not already known
Allocate induction Pack
Think about developing an action plan
Discuss questions and concerns
Obtain emergency next of kin contact detail
Student signature………………………….
Staff signature………………………………
Date………………
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3. Introduction to DAART:
Welcome to DAART:
DAART has a staff area/kitchen that you are very welcome to use, with a toaster,fridge and microwave
If you prefer you can purchase lunch from The Mytton Restaurant. The league of friends or The Coffee shop-are all a short distance from DAART
There are lockers to secure personal belongings
If you are sick as well as informing the University please telephone DAART: and inform a member of staff.
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4. What is DAART ?
DAART is a small Community run assessment unit based in Shrewsbury Hospital, aiming to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and support early discharge from hospital.
DAART is a service run by Primary care within a Secondary care setting
DAART offers an Intravenous therapy services and Blood transfusions
DAART also manages the community Deep Vein Thrombosis service
We offer rapid access to diagnostics and assessment these include:
Blood Tests, weight
ECG, BP, Pulse,Temperature
X-Ray, CT Scan, Holistic assessment
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5. DAART Team:
DAART is open Monday –Friday 08:030am-19:00 pm, and at the weekend and Bank Holiday DAART is open 09:00am-17:00pm offering a nurse led service for IV therapy and blood transfusions
DAART is staffed by a team including GPs with a special interest in the older person known as Gp with a Special Interest’s,(GpwSI) Nurses and Administration Support.
It is the aim of DAART to assess, support and involve patients and relatives in all aspect of their journey through DAART. Ensuring we explain and gain consent for all procedures and investigations.
The DAART team endeavour to offer patients privacy and dignity during there time in DAART however so students are aware due to the compact nature of the unit ensuring privacy and dignity is a constant challenge and not always possible.
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6. How are patient’s referred to DAART?
Patient’s are referred in a variety of ways:
GP,s are our main referral source, often telephoning on the day to make a referral.
Care Coordination Centre
Referrals are accepted by other health professionals both within Community and Hospital settings.
Patients are able to self refer for falls if their GP is aware.
Many referrals come from the falls prevention service.
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7. Learning Opportunities:
During your time at DAART you will have the opportunity to be involved with patient assessment
Be involved in diagnostics and assessment
Follow the patient treatment and rehabilitation journey both within the hospital and community settings
Arrange to go on home visits with Occupational Therapist, and Physiotherapist.
Visit department within SaTH e.g. Clinic 8 ,Scanning and Warfarin Clinic,
Develop core skills: Blood pressure, ECG’s,
Communication skills, Preparation of antibiotic injections/infusion and subcutaneous injections.
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8. DAART Philosophy:
To provide seamless, efficient and timely assessment, investigation and treatment for our patients, as close to home as possible.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care in a friendly, comfortable and safe environment, and make every effort to maintain our patients privacy and dignity.
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9. Common conditions you may encounter at DAART:
History of falls
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Anaemia
Osteoporosis
Poor and decreased mobility
Infections e.g. Chest infections, UTI’s and Cellulitis
Cerebral vascular disease
Conditions requiring blood transfusions.
Memory problems
Access to specialist area while on placement in DAART is available for example falls prevention, scanning department for DVT
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10. Link Nurses in DAART Resuscitation-Sr Pip Saunders Falls-Sr Kara Ayres
Infection prevention and control-SN Dawn Meredith
Diabetes -Sr Kara Ayres
Tissue Viability-Sr Kara Ayres
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11. Comments, questions and suggestions:
We hope your time at DAART will be helpful in your progression through your course.
If at anytime during your placement you have any concerns about any aspects of DAART please let us know as we aim to make DAART a valuable learning and development experience.
We are collecting reflections of the student experience during their placement at DAART and would value your thoughts and reflections once your placement has finished
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