Question:- You are required to write a comprehensive discussion on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a practical activity within the care setting. The activity can be an indoor or outdoor social activity

• Effective planning of the activity
• A comprehensive description of how the activity was carried out
• Critical evaluation of the impact of the activity

Guidelines: Introduction:

• Introduce self in the third party and area of work
• Introduce the activity / outing you the writer are going to discuss
• Provide an overview of the Nursing Process and why it is used within care
• Outline the aims of the assignment.

Planning:

In this section discuss the following:

• Overview of client / clients
• Assessment of client / clients’ needs in relation to their activities of daily living, with reference made to clients care plan
• Level of dependence / independence and its impact on client and HCW consultation with the client and respect for the client decisions, outlining the importance of autonomy and involvement
• illustrate effective communication with supervisor / team members in planning activity and gain permission from supervisor
• equipment required to allow the Client / clients to participate in the activity
• Organisation of appropriate transport and / or staff {if appropriate}
• Time of activity
• Ensure that the place you intend to visit etc. is appropriate [i.e. does it have wheelchair toilets? are there steep stairs].

Client Care:

In this section discuss the following:

• Safe practice in the use of equipment / material during activity
• Communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, with the patient and other staff as appropriate during activity
• How a safe environment was maintained during activity.
• Good observation skills with regard to the needs of the client during activity
• How client independence was promoted during activity
• How clients’ dignity was maintained during activity
• Outline how you reported on activity and how client confidentiality was maintained

Evaluation & Reflection:

In this section discuss the following:

• Seek feedback from the client on the activity
• What was positive and negative from the clients’ perspective?
• What went well and what did not go well from the writers’ perspective, how does activity impact on Activities of living and clients’ needs
• Provide recommendations on how client care could be enhanced
• Critique the nursing process relevance to client care.