Have you ever heard of the 6 C’s of Nursing? We will be talking about the 6 C’s that care and support of those in need is time-consuming and stressful occupation.
2021 has been designated to be the year of Healthcare Workers in gratitude for your continuous efforts towards fighting this global pandemic! Nurses and other healthcare workers have been crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic. The patients have been able to receive the aerosolized, closely supervised treatment they need to recover throughout. Thanks to you, nurses.
The NHS Commissioning Board has put forth a plan to make sure that everyone receives the same standard of care during these trying times. Each of the six C’s of Nursing were created to deliver a standard of care that supports the ethos and practise of all related organizations, as well as high-quality social care delivery.
What are the 6 C’s of Nursing? Why do they matter?
The 6C’s of Nursing is a framework developed by the UK’s Department of Health in 2012 to guide nursing practice. 6C’s represent six core values and principles that are considered essential for effective nursing care. Here are the 6C’s are: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.
The 6Cs are significant because they lay the groundwork for delivering safe and effective therapy. By embracing the 6Cs, healthcare professionals can enhance patient outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and advance the nursing field.
Here are the 6 C’s of Nursing according to the NHS ‘Compassion in Passion’ Strategy
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1. Care:
The strategy defines ‘Care’ as follows:
‘Care is our core business and that of our organisations. The care we deliver helps the person and improves the health of the whole community. Caring defines us and our work. People receiving care expect it to be right for them, consistently throughout every stage of their life.’
In other words, it emphasises the significance of tailoring assistance to each individual’s specific needs. It also emphasises the significance of focusing on each person in need of care and promoting their health and well-being.
2. Compassion
Compassion means delivering care with empathy, respect, and dignity. It is based on recognising people’s emotions and forming relationships with patients based on empathy. Compassion should be embedded in the culture of an organisation. It is important to recognise your patients as humans with emotions and you as a nurse do not just provide a service to your patients. It is about treating your patients gently, empathising with what they are going through, and supporting them emotionally, and medically.
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3. Competence
Competence means that nurses must have the ability to understand the medical as well as social needs of their patients. Expertise and clinical knowledge are essential, but understanding each individual’s emotions and fears is also very important.
All patients have different needs and requirements, and they demand different medical as well as social treatments. These include their medical history, age, reaction to certain compounds, and many more. What might work well for one patient might not be suitable for other patients with the same condition. Hence, competence is imperative for all nurses to only choose the best options for their patients.
4. Communication
Being as transparent as you can be and having a free flow of communication with your patients is necessary. Communication is key to avoiding any miscommunications and keeping everyone on the same page. Communication is also not a one-way street and listening is as important as talking to the patient. It’s about keeping patients informed, as well as ensuring patients’ needs are recognized, heard, and acted upon. The strategy emphasises the importance of effective communication and the principle ‘no decision about me without me’.
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5. Courage
Nurses need to have the courage to face difficult conversations and challenging situations. Courage in nursing means prioritising the patient while also having the bravery to advocate for their needs. Make suggestions and have the vision to innovate and work in new, different ways. Be courageous by speaking up for what is right and advocating for necessary changes.
6. Commitment
Last but not the least, the 6th C refers to having a commitment to patients and the community. Putting the patients at the center of your work and making them your priority should always be maintained.
Commitment also means being committed to the job role. COVID-19 has demonstrated the healthcare industry’s unwavering commitment to their roles and responsibilities. The commitment to saving people and the world through this crisis has been displayed during these times. The 6Cs made a difference during the pandemic and offer hope for a better future.
It is because of you nurses and your care, compassion, competence, courage, and commitment that the battle against this as well as many other deadly diseases is fought.
Now that restrictions are being lifted in the UK, how do you think it will impact you as a nurse? Do you reckon there might be a rise in cases in the UK? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section down below!
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