STAFF TRAINING VIDEO: Mental Capacity Assessment - Nurse-led scenario

The Mental Capacity Act became law in 2005. It provides a statutory framework for people who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves.

The underlying philosophy of the Act it is to ensure that any decision made, or action taken, on behalf of someone who lacks the capacity to make the decision or act for themselves, is made in their best interests.

The following staff training videos, which features members of staff in fictional scenarios, have been produced to help staff practically apply the Act in differing situations.

[a]

I see many other healthcare professionals standing over people as they talk, calling them sweetheart and talking too loud. Be natural, to the point but professional. The person isn't stupid.

[mummie]

This was helpful, ... how to talk to someone, .. especially, what not to say... don't point out that someone is stressed, don't talk down to them, and especially, don't ignore them when they are pointing out pointless questions 😊

[clairekinsella]

Brilliant, very clear. This is really helpful

[joannelevene]

She told his family that Richard knock the tablets away and was getting very stressed 4:38 .. that's not what I noticed, he was concerned and voiced his feelings. Why would she exaggerate the situation to family?

[biscuitpocket]

Great video in principle yet this dosn't always happen the way it is portrayed in this video. I speak from personal experience 🍪pocket.

[gift]

This is not the way capacity assessment is done in an osce station ...overall the idea is there but there was just no structure ...and an incredibly fast speaking woman ....

[Specimenrealm]

Lady in black dress has a lot of cervical flexion, hopefully she has corrected that. It is very important to correct your posture.

[omarthearab]

Brilliant demonstration of how to treat a patient x

[RabidandHappy]

This is an unhelpful video. The assessment is not clear. The next bit is also confusing and rushed. How can you give covert medication without a formal assessment of capacity and a best interest discussion and plan around the same.

[Makethemhearragtime]

Why didn't they just get five men to hold him down and inject him, even if there is nothing wrong and they family aren't consulted. How it works in practice. By the way, do you know what the risks of the medication were in this video ? I must've missed that bit.

[clocktumor]

Many men like Male nurses, and sadly not enough of us! DoLS ensures people who cannot consent to their care arrangements in a care home or hospital are protected if those arrangements deprive them of their liberty. Arrangements are assessed to check they are necessary and in the person’s best interests. Representation and the right to challenge a deprivation are other safeguards that are part of DoLS.

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