title: Developing a workbook to support healthcare assistants in delivering competent care.
abstract: Ensuring that healthcare assistants are competent to perform tasks delegated to them is essential. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has developed a workbook that addresses competencies in continence (catheter care), nutrition and pressure ulcer prevention. The workbook aims to accompany clinical-based learning and help HCAs progress through the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. This article outlines issues around competence, and the three clinical areas covered in the workbook.
authors.affiliation: Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rees
authors.forename: Fania
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pagnamenta
authors.forename: Valerie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hogg
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education*; D009752:Nutritional Status; D013222:State Medicine; D014546:Urinary Catheterization