Midw335 Babies Needing Extra Care

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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

School of Nursing & Midwifery

Online

SEMESTER 2, 2011

Unit Code: MIDW335

Unit Title: Babies Needing Extra Care

UNIT OUTLINE

CREDIT POINTS: 10

PREREQUISITES / CORE REQUISITES / INCOMPATIBLES: BIOL119 & BIOL120 Foundation

Biological Sciences 1&2; MIDW113 The Childbearing Journey

LECTURER-IN-CHARGE: Lecturer Name: Colleen Rolls

Office Location: Melbourne Campus room 3-104

Email: within MIDW335 Mail

DESCRIPTION:

This theoretical unit will assist students to acquire foundational knowledge of the care of babies with special

needs. Students will have the opportunity to study the circumstances that commonly result in a baby being

admitted to a Level Two Nursery. The issues confronting the infant and family during this period will be

explored as well as the role of the midwife in facilitating health and wellbeing of the infant and family.

Students will reflect upon and debate the ethico-legal issues involved in caring for a baby with special

needs.

TEACHING TEAM:

Lecturer Name: Michelle Ferguson

Email: within MIDW335 Mail (expect reply from Michelle on Monday &

Tuesday).



MODE AND DURATION:

Mode:

Fully online unit

Duration:

10 week semester. You should anticipate undertaking 150 hours of study for this unit, including

readings, discussion board postings, portfolio development and assignment preparation.

Unit Outline Resources:

The University provides a range of information and support for your studies. The Unit Outline

Resources web page (http://www.acu.edu.au/241467) links to all relevant Policies, Resources and

Support. See the end of this document for more information.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Identify circumstances that may necessitate admission of a baby to a Level Two Nursery;

2. Analyse the Level Two Nursery environment and its potential to impact upon the baby and family;

3. Describe the role of the midwife within the context of the Level Two Nursery multidisciplinary team; (ACU

Graduate Attribute: 5);

4. Utilise clinical decision-making strategies to plan evidence based care for the baby in a Level 2 Nursery

and their family; (ACU Graduate Attribute: 6, 8);

5. Explain the family’s right to privacy, dignity, respect, and to be informed and make decisions regarding

care of their baby (ACU Graduate Attribute: 1);

6. Debate the ethico-legal issues which arise in the care of babies with special needs (ACU Graduate

Attribute: 3);

7. Utilise information and communication technologies effectively to meet your learning needs. (ACU

Graduate Attribute: 10).

Each unit in your course contributes in some way to the development of the ACU Graduate

Attributes which you should demonstrate by the time you complete your course.

You can view the ACU Graduate Attributes for all courses by following the link to Graduate

Attributes (http://www.acu.edu.au/204356). All Australian universities have their expected

Graduate Attributes – ACU’s Graduate Attributes have a greater emphasis on ethical behaviour

and community responsibility than those of many other universities. All of your units will develop

some attributes.

Your course Bachelor of Midwifery is a professional program that requires development of

particular attributes for accreditation purposes. These are also included in the Learning Outcomes.

On successful completion of this unit, students will have developed their ability to:



GA1 demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual and for human diversity

GA2 recognise their responsibility to the common good, the environment and society

GA3 apply ethical perspectives in informed decision making

GA4 think critically and reflectively

GA5 demonstrate values, knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the discipline

and/or profession

GA6 solve problems in a variety of settings taking local and international perspectives

into account

GA7 work both autonomously and collaboratively

GA8 locate, organise, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information

GA9 demonstrate effective communication in oral and written English language and

visual media

GA10 utilise information and communication and other relevant technologies effectively

CONTENT:

Topics will include: • Growth and development

- assessment of the newborn - gestational assessment - comfort and stimulation - parental contact.

• Circumstances that require a baby to admitted to a Level Two Nursery - pre-term - congenital malformations - genetic disorders - metabolic disturbances - neonatal abstinence syndrome - jaundice - infection - neurological disorders - anaemia.

• Care of the sick or preterm baby - resuscitation - temperature regulation - oxygenation - immunity - pharmacology - pain management - comfort.

• Care of the family - education - support and counselling - grief and loss - transition to parenthood.



• Ethico-legal issues - informed consent - saving very premature babies - palliative care.

• Fluid and electrolyte needs of babies - nutrition - elimination - calculating fluid requirements - gavage feeding - intravenous feeding - supplemental feedings - breastfeeding.

• Neonatal emergency transport service - referral, stabilisation and retrieval of the sick or pre-term baby

SCHEDULE:

Week/Date Modules Discussion Board/Due Date

Week 1

July 25th

Module 1

The Perinatal Environment and

Assessment of the Neonate

Discussion Board 1

Sunday July 31st

Week 2

August 1st

Module 2

Resuscitation, Stabilisation and

Admission to Special Care

Nursery

Discussion Board 2

Sunday August 7th

Week 3

August 8th

Module 3

Cardio-Respiratory Diseases

Discussion Board 3

Sunday August 14th

Week 4

August 15th

Module 4

Fluids, Electrolytes and Feeding

Discussion Board 4

Sunday August 21st

Week 5

August 22nd

Module 5

Neonatal conditions 1- Jaundice,

Infections and Neonatal

Abstinence Syndrome(NAS)

Discussion Board 5

Sunday August 28th

Week 6

August 29th

Module 6

Neonatal Conditions 2.Congential

and Genetic Disorders

Discussion Board 6

Sunday September 4th

Week 7

September 5th

Module 7

Conditions of Prematurity

Discussion Board 7




Portfolio1 Monday September5th

Week 8

September

12th

Module 8

Neurological Conditions and

Neurodevelopmental Care

Discussion Board 8


Week 9

September

19th

Module 9

Ethical Issues and Stabilisation for

transfer

Discussion Board 9


Vacation week

Week 10

October 3rd

Module 10

Discharge planning and Family

Care

Discussion Board 10

Sunday October 9th

Portfolio2 Monday October 17th

Monday

October 31st,

12 midday

Assignment Monday

October 31st,

12midday

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES:

OVERVIEW OF ASSESSMENTS:

Brief Description of Assessment Tasks

Due Date Weighting (%)

Learning Outcome/s Assessed

Graduate Attributes Assessed

Group discussion board

participation Per study schedule

20% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10

Assignment 2- Portfolio1. 5/9/11 20% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 5, 8, 10

Assignment 3. - Portfolio2. 17/10/11 20% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 5, 8, 10

Assignment 4.- Case study 31/10/11 40% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1,3,5, 8, 10

In order to pass this unit, you are required to successfully complete all assessment tasks.

Assessment task 1: Group Discussion Board Participation

This assessment task provides the opportunity for students to develop open-mindedness and

receptiveness to new ideas by sharing ideas and evidence related to module topics. Following review of the Module material, readings and learning activities, student groups are to make submissions to each of

the 10 Discussion Boards (DB). Challenging others’ ideas respectfully is especially encouraged.

Guidelines: Students are to work in a 3-4 person group for discussion board activities. Grades for

discussion board participation will be a group grade. A group discussion board contribution is required each week. Individual discussion board contributions are also encouraged but are not graded.

Weighting 20%

Due date & time per Study Schedule Word limit maximum 250 words per DB postings

Marking criteria As per attached marking guide

Submission requirements Discussion boards 1-10



Assessment task 2: Portfolio Task1. This assessment task provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate values, knowledge, skills and

attitudes appropriate to the neonatal care of infants and families discipline, solve problems in a variety of

settings taking local and national perspectives into account as well as utilise information and communication and other relevant technologies effectively related to module topics 1-5.

Access Portfolio 1 task Elearning MIDW335 Assessments

Weighting 20% Due date & time 5/9/11

Word limit 500 words

Marking criteria as per attached Portfolio 1 & 2 marking guide

Submission requirements Portfolio 1 to be submitted via Elearning MIDW335 drop box

Assessment task 3: Portfolio Task 2 This assessment task provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate values, knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the neonatal care of infants and families discipline, solve problems in a variety of

settings taking local and national perspectives into account as well as utilise information and

communication and other relevant technologies effectivelyrelated to module topics 6-10.

Access Portfolio 2 task Elearning MIDW335 Assessments Weighting 20%

Due date & time 17/10/11

Word limit 500 words Marking criteria as per attached marking guide

Submission requirements Portfolio 2 to be submitted via Elearning MIDW335 drop box

Assessment task 4: Case Study This assessment task provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate values, knowledge, skills and

attitudes appropriate to the neonatal care of infants and families discipline, solve problems in a variety of

settings taking local and national perspectives into account as well as utilise information and communication and other relevant technologies effectively.

Access Case Study Elearning MIDW335 Assessments

Weighting 40% Due date & time Monday 31st October

Word limit 2,000 words

Marking criteria as per attached marking guide

Submission requirements Case Study to be submitted via Elearning MIDW335 drop box

OTHER UNIT INFORMATION:

It is your responsibility as a student to ensure that you have the prerequisites or co-requisites for a

particular unit. You may not enrol in this unit if you have previously passed, or are currently

enrolled in, any unit identified as incompatible with this unit. If you do not meet these

requirements, then you must see your Course Coordinator.

You should also become very familiar with the Student Tutorials in the Learning Management

System, since almost all ACU units now utilise eLearning (http://www.acu.edu.au/150935)



STUDENT FEEDBACK AND CHANGES TO UNIT:

Online modules updated by neonatal expert in the field. Readings deleted and new readings

added. Text book changed to a current edition. Neonatal nurse sessional teacher employed to

facilitate unit online.

ALLOCATING FINAL RESULT GRADES:

Final Result Grade

Grading Code

Range Guide (%)

Numerical Equivalent

Descriptor

High Distinction HD 85-100 7 Clear attainment of all learning outcomes, with complete and comprehensive understanding of the unit content, development of relevant skills and intellectual initiative to an extremely high level.

Distinction DI 75-84 6 Substantial attainment of most learning outcomes, with a high level of understanding of the unit content and development of relevant analytical and interpretative skills to a high level.

Credit CR 65-74 5 Sound attainment of some major learning outcomes, with good understanding of unit content and development of relevant skills.

Pass PA 50-64 4 Satisfactory attainment of a range of learning outcomes, with basic understanding of unit content and development of relevant skills.

Pass Concededa PC 3 Some attainment of learning outcomes with basic

understanding of some unit content and some skill development. Only the HOS can allocate this grade.

Interim Failb NF 40-49 Some attainment of learning outcomes with basic

understanding of some unit content and some skill development. Student may be eligible to apply for supplementary assessment, subject to meeting other eligibility criteria set out in the Academic Regulations.

Fail NN 0-49 1 Little or no attainment of learning outcomes, with limited understanding of course content or skill development.

Grading Descriptor extract from the ACU Assessment Policy (http://www.acu.edu.au/250330). An expanded version of grades can be accessed from the 2011 ACU Handbook

a. This grade is awarded by Heads of School only in exceptional circumstances. See Academic Regulations.

b. All Interim Fail (NF) grades which have not been converted to a Pass Supplementary (PP) or Fail Supplementary (NX)

grade by the census date of the next standard study period will be converted to a Fail (NN) grade.

Adapted from Sadler, D. R. (2005). Interpretations of criteria based assessment and grading in

higher education. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 30:2, 175-194. The percentage

range should be used in conjunction with the descriptors.

TEXTS AND REFERENCES:

REQUIRED TEXT(S)

Meeks,M., Hallsworth,M. & Yeo,H. 2nd ed(2010). Nursing the Neonate. West Sussex:Wiley Blackwell.



RECOMMENDED REFERENCES

Davies, L. & McDonald, S. (2008). Examination of the newborn and neonatal health a multidimensional

approach. Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

Fraser, D., & Cooper, M. (Eds.). (2009). Myles textbook for midwives (15th ed.). Sydney: Churchill

Livingstone Elsevier.

Fraser, D., & Cooper, M. (2008). Survival guide to midwifery. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

Meeks, M., Hallsworth, M. & Yeo, H. (Eds.). (2010). Nursing the neonate (2nd ed.). Chichester, United

Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Merenstein, G., Carter, B., Enzman-Hines, M. & Hernandez, M. (Eds.). (2011). Merenstein & Gardner’s

handbook of neonatal intensive care (7th ed.). St Louis: Mosby Elsevier.

Mifflin, P. (2003). Saving very premature babies: Key/ethical issues. Edinburgh: Books for Midwives.

Polin, R. & Yoder, M. (2007). Workbook in practical neonatology (4th ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.

Thomas, R. & Harvey, D. (1992). Neonatology colour guide. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

FURTHER REFERENCES

Pairman, S., Pincombe, J., Thorogood, C. & Tracy, S. (2006). Midwifery preparation for practice.

Sydney: Elseiver.

Thureen, P., Deacon, J., Hernandez, J. & Hall, D. (2005). Assessment and care of the well newborn (2nd

ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders.

Wright, L. & Leahey, M. (2005). Nurses and families: A guide to family assessment and intervention (4th

ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

EXTENDED REFERENCES

Australian Resuscitation Council. (2006). Guidelines: Section 13 Neonatal Guidelines. Available online

http://www.resus.org.au/

Royal Children’s Hospital. (2006-2009). Clinical Practice Guidelines. Available online

http://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/index.cfm

Royal Women’s Hospital. (2006). Neonatal Clinical Practice Guidelines. Available online

http://www.thewomens.org.au/NeonatalClinicalPracticeGuidelines

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