Ty Gwyn Care
Home
Orientation &
Induction Pack
For Student
Nurses
Ty Gwyn Philosophy
The philosophy of the multidisciplinary team at Ty Gwyn Care Home is
a Holistic approach to patient care, which involves physical and social
rehabilitations.
We strive:
 To attain the highest standard of performance possible for our
residents individual needs
 To treat residents with courtesy and respect
 To treat residents equally regardless of racial or ethnic origin,
religious beliefs, sec, age, disability or sexuality
 To respect the residents right to privacy and confidentiality
 To maximise residents independence within their abilities
 To provide an education resource for residents and carers
Work Objectives
 To provide high quality, professional, patient centred care based
on holistic approach, working within a multidisciplinary
framework
 To effectively deliver individualised nursing care using a named
nurse and key worker approach
 To protect and act in the best interests of the residents at all times
 To advocate for those residents unable to represent themselves
 To provide a safe environment for residents and staff
 To involve relatives/carers in the delivery of care
Learning Outcomes
This placement will assist you to develop the knowledge, skills and
attitude required to enable you to care for the older person using a
holistic approach.
Under supervision, you will deliver nursing care to residents including:
 Personal Hygiene – assisting to wash, dress, mouth care etc.
 Pressure Area Care – pressure ulcer prevention. Appropriate use
of pressure relieving equipment, turn charts and risk assessments.
 Diet & Fluid Intake – maintain/improve nutritional intake,
including the management of residents requiring enteral feeding,
special diets and nutritional risk assessment.
 Elimination – continence care, including catheter and bowel care.
 Communication – development of communication skills when
dealing with deaf/blind/dysphasic residents.
 Psychological Care – developing a rapport with residents to
promote trust and confidence between nurse and resident.
 Wound Care – wound assessment, selection of appropriate
dressings and aseptic technique.
 Infection Control – applying prevention and infection control
interventions as per policy.
 Co-Ordinating Care – liaising with other disciplines and relatives.
Learning Opportunities
To assist you in achieving your learning outcomes, there are various learning opportunities that may be available to students at
Ty Gwyn. These need to be discussed and agreed with your mentor/s. You will be able to:
 Attend CHC (Continuing Health Care) review meetings with UHB (University Health Board) and Social Workers.
 Shadow the weekly GP ward round (Dr. Butterworth)
 Spend time with other members of the multidisciplinary team i.e. Physiotherapist, Activities Co-Ordinator and Chaplain.
 Attend domiciliary assessments with the Manager and her Deputy.
 Spend time at Morel Court MHA Residential Home and Live at Home scheme located in Penarth.
You will come across many medical conditions during this placement and may include the following:
Abbreviated To
CARDIAC
Congestive Cardiac Failure
CCF
Ischaemic Heart Disease
IHD
Angina
Atrial Fibrillation
AF
Myocardial Infarction
MI
Aortic Aneurysm
AA
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Cerebrovascular Accident
CVA
Dementia e.g. Alzheimer’s or multi-infarct types
Depression
Anxiety
Parkinson’s Disease
PD
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Hypertension
Postural Hypertension
Leg Ulcers
EXCRETION
Urinary Tract Infection
UTI
Constipation
Continence Problems
Renal Disease
METABOLIC DISORDERS
Diabetes type 1 & 2
Thyroid Disease
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD
Asthma
Chest Infection
Pneumonia
Emphysema
SKELETAL
Osteoporosis
OP
Osteoarthritis
OA
Decreased Mobility
Falls/Fractures
SKIN DISORDERS
Cellulitis
Pressure Sores
Prutius
Eczema
Psoriasis
Fragile Skin leading to skin tears
GENERAL
Cancers many types, incl Leukaemia
Poor Oral Intake
Malnutrition
Clostridium Difficile
Fatigue, general malaise
Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA
Gout
Visual & Hearing Impairments/Disorders
Common Medications Used At Ty Gwyn
Name of Drug
Type of Drug
Aciclovir
Alendronate
Allopurinol
Amiloride
Amiodarone
Amoxicillin
Anastrozole
Aspirin
Atenolol
Atorvastatin
Anti-viral e.g. Shingles
Bisophosphonate (Osteoporosis)
Treatment for Gout
Diuretic
Anti-hypertensive
Antibiotic
Hormone Antagonist
Anti-platelet
Anti-hypertensive (Beta Blocker)
Lipid Regulating (Statin)
Bendrofluazide
Bisoprolol
Bumetanide
Buprenorphine (patch)
Diuretic
Anti- hypertensive (Beta Blockers)
Diuretic
Opioid Analgesic
Captopril
Carbamazepine
Carvedilol
Cefalexin
Chlorphenamine
Ciprofloxacin
Citalopram
Clopidogrel
Co-amoxiclav
Co-beneldopa
Co-codamol 8/500
Co-codamol 30/500
Cyclizine
Anti-hypertensive (ACE Inhibitor)
Anti-Convulsive
Anti-Hypertensive (Beta Blocker)
Antibiotic
Anti-Pruritic
Antibiotic
Anti-Depressant
Anti-Platelet
Antibiotic
Dopaminergic Drug (PD)
Analgesic
Analgesic
Anti-Emetic
Dexamethason
Diazepam
Diclofenac
Digoxin
Domperidone
Dipridamole
Cortico-Steroid
Sedative, Anxiolytic
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
Amti-arrhythmic
Anti-emetic
Anti-platelet
Enoxaparin
Erythromycin
Anti-coagulant
Antibiotic
Fentanyl (patch)
Flucloxacillin
Fludrocortisone
Fluoxetine
Furosemide
Opioid analgesic
Antibiotic
Cortico-steriod
Anti-depressant
Diuretic
Gliclazide
Oral anti-diabetic
Glyceryl Trinitrate
Teatment for Angina
Haloperidol
Hydrocortisone
Hyoscine
Anti-emetic & treatment for agitation
Cortico-steroid
Treatment for excessive secretions
Ibuprofen
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
Treatment for Angina
Lorazepam
Sedative
Matformin
Metoclopramide
Metronidazole
Midazolam
Mirtazepine
Morphine (inj or tablets)
MST continues (susp or tabs)
Oral Anti-Diabetic
Anti-emetic
Anti-microbial drug
Sedative
Anti-depressant
Opioid analgesic
Controlled release morphine
Nitrofurantoin
Antiobiotic
Oromorph
Oxycodone
Morphine suspension, opioid analgesic
Opioid analgesic
Paracetemol
Paroxetine
Perindopril
Prednisolone
Procholorperazine
Propranolol
Non-opioid analgesic
Anti-depressant
Anti-hypertensive (Ace inhibitor)
Cortico-steroid
Anti-emetic
Anti-hypertensive (Beta Blocker)
Quetiapine
Sedative
Ramipril
Anti-hypertensive (Ace inhibitor)
Simvastatin
Sinemet
Sodium Valporate
Spironolactone
Lipid regulator (Statin)
Dopaminergic drug (PD)
Anti-convulsant
Diuretic
Temazepam
Tramadol
Trimethoprim
Hypnotic
Opioid analgesic
Antibiotic
Valsartan
Verapamil
Anti-hypertensive
Anti-hypertensive
Warfarin
Anti-coagulant
Please note that analgesics are more effective in preventing pain than in the relief or established pain. It is
important to give them regularly.
Emollient Creams (Soothe, Smooth & Hydrate)
Aqueous
Aveeno
Diprobase
E45
Epaderm
Oilatum
Barrier Creams
Cavilon cream (recommended for use with incontinence pads)
Cavilon spray (for use on broken skin)
Conotrane
Drapolene
Metanium
Sudocrem
Topical Corticosteroids
Betnovate
Hydroocortisone 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%
Daktocort (also contains anti-microbial agent)
Timodine (also contains anti-microbial and anti-fungal agents)
Trimovate (also contains anti-microbial and anti-fungal agents)
Anti-Bacterial
Bactroban nasal (for eradication of nasal carriage of MRSA)
Bactroban ointment (for skin infections – not to be used on mucous membranes)
Flamazine (contains 1% silver)
Anti-Fungal
Clotrimazole
Nystatin
Treatment of Dry Mouth
Glandosane spray (artificial saliva)
Saliva orthana – contains fluoride (artificial saliva)
Misc
Corsodyl gel (contains chlorhexidine gluconate) used to aid oral hygiene and plaque inhibition
Nystatin liquid – for treatment of candida (Thrush)
Various nebulized medications and inhalers
We hope this ‘Student’ pack is useful and informative. We would welcome any feedback
you may have, therefore, we would be grateful if you could take a few minutes at the end
of your placement to complete this attached evaluations (honestly!!!)
Were there any negative aspects to your placement at Ty Gwyn? (Please continue on a
separate sheet if necessary)
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What do you feel staff could do to improve your placement? (Please continue on a
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Did you find this placement relevant to this stage of your training?
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If ‘No’, please give your resources below. (Please continue on a separate sheet if required)
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Please feel free to add any additional comments below (we would welcome your honest
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Evaluation
In order for us to facilitate student needs, we would be pleased
if you could take a few minutes to complete this form.
Were you made to feel welcome by all members of staff?
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No
Did you feel you had enough support from your mentor?
Yes
No
Did you find this information pack useful?
Yes
No
If you answer to the above question was ‘No’, what could be
done to improve it? (Please continue on a separate sheet if
required).
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