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Compentency framework


CompentencyWorkforceLearning resources
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Recommend blood pressure monitorsBlood pressure monitors – British Heart Foundation
Demonstrate use of blood pressure monitorManaging BP at home
Check patients use of blood pressure monitorAs above
Explain when and how to submit blood pressure readingsLocal primary care team
Explain when to act on blood pressure readingsSee Proactive Care Guide
Understand factors that increase cardiovascular riskCardiovascular risk
Understand lifestyle factors that can help control BPTreatment of high blood pressure- lifestyle and medication
Understand which medications can help control BPNICE Hypertension guideline
Confirm adequate medication supplyLocal primary care team
Check for medication issues and concernsLocal primary care team
Identify and share appropriate self-management resourcesSee Proactive Care Guide
Demonstrate to how to measure pulseBHF – How to check your pulse
Check patient can measure pulse correctlyAs above
Explain when to act on pulse readingsSee Proactive Care guide
Understand lifestyle factors that can help control atrial fibrillationLifestyle changes for AF
Understand which medications can help control atrial fibrillationNICE Atrial Fibrillation guideline
Know how to monitor warfarinWarfarin monitoring Anticoagulation NB: Use local guidance
Know how to monitor DOACsAnticoagulation NB: Use local guidance
Understand lifestyle factors that can help control diabetesDiabetes treatments
Understand which medications can help control diabetesDiabetes treatments NICE Diabetes guideline
Explain importance of foot and eye checksAbout the annual foot check
Explain how to use a blood sugar testing machineBlood sugar monitoring
Understand lifestyle factors that can help control cholesterolKeep your Heart Healthy
Understand which medications can help control cholesterolStatins NICE Lipid modification guideline
Understand lifestyle factors that can help control asthmaLiving with asthma
Understand which medications can help control asthmaInhalers and treatments for asthma NICE asthma guideline
Demonstrate and assess inhaler techniqueInhaler technique
Demonstrate spacer cleaning techniqueSpacers
Demonstrate how to use a peak flow meterPeak flow
Share asthma action plan resourcesAsthma action plan
Advise on asthma exacerbation managementManage your asthma
Advise on asthma attack managementAsthma attacks
Understand lifestyle factors that can help control COPDCOPD treatment
Understand what is in a COPD self-management planCOPD Self-Management Plan
Understand which medications can help control COPDMedications for COPD NICE COPD guideline
Advise on COPD exacerbation managementManaging COPD flare ups

Proactive care workforce form

Recommend blood pressure monitors

Workforce

Learning resources

Blood pressure monitors – British Heart Foundation

Demonstrate use of blood pressure monitor

Workforce

Learning resources

Managing BP at home

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