Care of Gastrostomy Community
CareofGastrostomyCommunity
Care of Gastrostomy Community
Course Information
Overview of care of gastrostomy site and tube care ( both bumper and balloon types), Medication administration via enteral feeding tube and FreeGo pump enteral feeding training.
The session will give a theory overview, including consumables , a practical demonstration, plus an opportunity to practice . A training record will be completed in the classroom per candidate and candidates are asked to print off their own before attending. There will be no facility/time to print off on the day ( see above).
Learning Outcomes
By completion of the face to face session the candidate will have knowledge and practical appreciation of the following two lists form B & C (please see useful links/resourses) – see below. Staff will need to undertake peer and final practical competency in practice and signed off by a competent practitioner.
Refresher
Course anniversary – recommend every three years or as and when there is an EBP update, staff require a refresher.
Target Audience
Band 5 and above community nursing.
All candidates MUST sign a register otherwise their attendance will not be recorded on SharePoint.
Please note there are
6 Places for Knowsley Colleagues
6 Places for Liverpool Colleagues
6 Places for Sefton Colleagues
Band (Suitability)
| Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 | Band 5 | Band 6 | Band 7 | Band 8 | Band 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
LD Prospectus Event Category
Continuous Professional Development
Trainer or Facilitator
Nicola Blackstone
nicola.blackstone@nhs.net
Form B - HCP Training Record Freego Enteral Feeding Pump.pdf