Ionad Oideachais Altrachta agus Cnàimhseachais na Gailimhe. Galway University Hospitals incorporating Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe

Centre of Nursing and Midwifery Education Ionad Oideachais Altrachta agus Cnàimhseachais na Gailimhe University Hospitals incorporating, Diary of Learning Events February 2018 to July 2018

Foreword I am delighted to present the February 2018 to July 2018 prospectus which outlines the educational programmes offered by the Centre of Nursing and Midwifery Education (),. This Diary of Learning Events has been developed based on service needs which you identified through the training needs analysis which was completed in November and December last year. We were delighted to welcome some of you to our Networking Seminar on November 20th 2017 in UHG. The development of the Mission Statement which is on page 3 was a collaborative piece of work between service and the team. The feedback on the statement has been very positive. The educational programmes offered within this diary of learning events are designed to equip nurses and midwives with the skills, competence, knowledge and attributes to enable them to deliver care that is evidence based, person centred and of the highest quality. This is in accordance with the requirements of Part 11 of the Nurse and Midwives Act (2011).All educational programmes facilitated by the have Category 1 approval or approval pending with Continuing Education Credits (CEU's) allocated by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Programmes are available to all HSE staff and are delivered in the in (UHG), (PUH), St. Brigids Education Centre in and other locations as necessary. A number of programmes identified within this diary of learning events are also video linked from and to the in Castlebar and Donegal. There may be additional programmes scheduled within the duration of this current diary. In such cases these educational programmes are advertised via flyer to relevant stakeholders four to six weeks prior to programme delivery. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Board of Management, Directors of Nursing/Midwifery, the Clinical Experts and the team for their continuing support and contribution in the development and delivery of the educational programmes. I look forward to a New Year of working with you all. Marissa Butler Director Centre of Nursing and Midwifery Education Staff Members of the Team Ms. Marissa Butler Director 091 544351 UHG 0909648311 PUH Ms. Maura Loftus 0871332778 Specialist Co-ordinator 091 893346 UHG 0909648311 PUH 087 6318568 Ms. Angie Barry Nurse Tutor 091 544969 086 0138953 Ms. Mary Connor Nurse Tutor 091 544308 086 7833892 Ms. Marie Delaney Nurse Tutor 091 544521 087 2999142 marissa.butler@hse.ie maura.loftus@hse.ie angie.barry@hse.ie mary.connor@hse.ie marie.delaney@hse.ie Ms. Kathleen Leahy QQI Co Ordinator 091 892399 Kathleen.leahy@hse.ie 087 3595391 Clerical Officer 091 544362 Assistant Staff Officer 090 9624588 1

Application Process for Educational Learning Events in the 2017 Identify a programme you wish to attend and discuss it with your line manager. Line management approval required for attendance at all programmes. Line management approval does not guarantee a programme place. The does not grant or pay for study leave or travel expenses. Please discuss leave and expenses with your line manager at local level. Priority for all education programmes will be given to employees of the Health Service Executive (HSE) and Voluntary Services. Submit a completed Learning Event Application Form (see Appendix 1) to Ms. Carmel Brannigan, Clerical Officer,, UHG, for all applications and to Ms. Caroline Rocke, Assistant Staff Officer, Education Centre, PUH for all Portiuncula applications, at least 10 days prior to the date of the learning event. Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) PIN and HSE Personnel numbers are mandatory on all application forms. Incomplete application forms will be returned to the applicant. It is essential that you provide your contact email address and mobile phone number on all application forms All applicants for learning events have a place on programmes unless informed otherwise by. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary to cancel programmes. All applicants will be notified by phone or email. Please check your messages prior to the course date. A waiting list is not maintained for programmes. All educational programmes facilitated by the have Category 1 approval or approval pending with Continuing Education Credits (CEU's) allocated by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Please ensure you are available to attend identified programme in its totality, a certificate of attendance will only be issued on completion of programme. There is no fee attached to attending education events outlined in this schedule. Some programmes maybe video linked with other s. Parking is not available at the. Participants are requested to park in UHG public car park, parking cost is 2 per hour to a maximum of 9 per day OR participants can park at MPUH and get the shuttle bus over to UHG free of charge. Participants are requested to park in PUH public car park. Parking cost is 2 per hour to a maximum of 8 per day. Parking pay stations are located at the car park and the main hospital foyer. 2

Mission Statement The Centre of Nursing and Midwifery Education provides leadership and support to empower Nurses and Midwives to provide evidence based person centred care. We are committed to achieving this through the provision of education, professional development and by engaging with our stakeholders. 3

Programme Month by Month January Programme Title Venue 16.01.2018 Haemovigilance Portiuncula 18.01.2018 Venepuncture & Cannulation Training 24.01.2018 Staff Engagement Programme 25.01.2018 Frailty Education Programme Portiuncula 29.01.2018 Peg Tube Management 25.01.2018 Breastfeeding Refresher Course 30.01.2018 Anaphylaxis Training 31.01.2018 Heart Failure Programme Portiuncula 31.01.2018 Community Nursing Oncology Module (Day 1) February Programme Title Venue 01.02.2018 Frailty Education Programme St. Brendan s CNU 01.02.2018 Increasing Awareness of Suicide and Self Harm among Emergency Healthcare Staff 06.02.2018 Haemovigilance Portiuncula 06.02.2018 Core Infection Prevention & Control Knowledge and Skills Portiuncula 08.02.2018 Frailty Education Programme Aras Mhuire CNU 08.02.2018 Non Invasive Ventilation Programme 08.02.2018 Breastfeeding Refresher Course Portiuncula 08.02.2018 What Matters to Me 09.02.2018 Ear Irrigation Programme and Workshop 14.02.2018 Community Nursing Oncology Module (Day2) 14.02.2018 Anaphylaxis Training 14.02.2018 Neonatal Study Day Neonatal Jaundice Portiuncula 15.02.2018 Intravenous Drug Administration Study Day 15.02.2018 Anaphylaxis Training Portiuncula 20.02.2018 Tracheostomy Care Study Day 21.02.2018 Anaphylaxis Training Portiuncula 21.02.2018 Community Nursing Oncology Module (Day 3) 22.02.2018 Complex Child Care and Management of the Child with Complex Health Care Needs. A Neurological Condition 22.02.2018 Breastfeeding Refresher Course 23.02.2018 Practical Obstetric Multi Professional Training (PROMPT) Portiuncula 27.02.2018 Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Course Portiuncula 27.02.2018 HeartMath Resilience Advantage - Skills for Personal and Portiuncula Professional Effectiveness 27.02.2018 Delivering Bad News National Irish Hospice Foundation Prog. 28.02.2018 Mental Health & Intellectual Disability Training Portiuncula 28.02.2018 Community Nursing Oncology Module (Day 4) 28.02.2018 Venepuncture & Cannulation Training March Programme Title Venue 01.03.2018 Frailty Education Programme Portiuncula 01.03.2018 Teaching and Assessing Preceptorship (Full Day) 02.03.2018 Electrocardiography/Rhythm Recognition Study Day Portiuncula 02.03.2018 Fundamentals of Fetal Monitoring Workshop Portiuncula 05.03.2018 Maternity Diabetic Study Day Portiuncula 06.03.2018 Increasing Awareness of Suicide and Self Harm among Emergency Healthcare Staff 06.03.2018 Haemovigilance Portiuncula 06.03.2018 Core Infection Prevention & Control Knowledge and Skills Portiuncula 07.03.2018 Community Nursing Oncology Module (Day 5) 08.03.2018 Nutrition Reference Pack for Infants & Growth Monitoring in Children Training 08.03.2018 Anaphylaxis Training Portiuncula 09.03.2018 Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 13.03.2018 Delivering Bad News National Irish Hospice Foundation Prog. 4

March Programme Title Venue 13.03.2018 Dementia Care Enhancing and Enabling Wellbeing for the Portiuncula Person with Dementia 2 Day Programme 13.03.2018 Practical Obstetric Multi Professional Training (PROMPT) 14.03.2018 STABLE Portiuncula 15.03.2018 Anaphylaxis Training Portiuncula 20.03.2018 Venepuncture and Cannulation Portiuncula 21.03.2018 Anaphylaxis Training 21.03.2018 Venepuncture & Cannulation Training 22.03.2018 Catheterisation Study Day 22.03.2018 Intravenous Drug Administration Study Day 22.03.2018 Breast Feeding & Lactation Management 2 Day programme Portiuncula (Day 1) 23.03.2018 Breast Feeding & Lactation Management 2 Day programme Portiuncula (Day 2) 27.03.2018 Epilepsy Awareness & the Administration of Buccal Midazolam Portiuncula 28.03.2018 Dementia Care Enhancing and Enabling Wellbeing for the Portiuncula Person with Dementia 2 Day Programme 28.03.2018 Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 28.03.2018 Frailty Education Programme 29.03.2018 Frailty Education Programme Portiuncula 29.03.2018 Breastfeeding Refresher Course April Programme Title Venue 03.04.2018 Increasing Awareness of Suicide and Self Harm among Portiuncula Emergency Healthcare Staff 05.04.2018 Anaphylaxis Training Portiuncula 10.04.2018 Haemovigilance Portiuncula 10.04.2018 Core Infection Prevention & Control Knowledge and Skills Portiuncula 10.04.2018 Delivering Bad News National Irish Hospice Foundation Prog. 11.04.2018 Sepsis: Care and Management of the Patient with Sepsis Portiuncula 11.04.2017 Community Nursing Oncology Module (Day 6) 12.04.2017 Intravenous Drug Administration Study Day 12.04.2018 Effective Interviewer Skills Workshop For Interviewer 12.04.2018 Effective Interviewee Skills Workshop For Interviewee 12.04.2018 What Matters to Me 13.04.2018 Anaphylaxis Training Portiuncula 17.04.2018 Final Journeys Programme Portiuncula 17.04.2018 Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Course Portiuncula 18.04.2018 Anaphylaxis Training 18.04.2018 Introduction to Clinical Audit 19.04.2018 First Aid Responder 3 Day Programme (Day 1) Portiuncula 24.04.2018 HeartMath Resilience Advantage - Skills for Personal and Portiuncula Professional Effectiveness 25.04.2018 Back to Basics Infection Prevention and Control 25.04.2018 SAOR : Screening & Brief Interventions for Alcohol Use 25.04.2018 Venepuncture & Cannulation Training 26.04.2018 Frailty Education Programme Portiuncula 26.04.2018 Breastfeeding Refresher Course May Programme Title Venue 01.05.2018 Increasing Awareness of Suicide and Self Harm among Portiuncula Emergency Healthcare Staff 02.05.2018 HeartMath Resilience Advantage - Skills for Personal and Professional Effectiveness 02.05.2018 Complex Child Care and Management of the Child with Complex Health Care Needs Continence and Enuresis Management of the Child 02.05.2018 Dementia Care Enhancing and Enabling Wellbeing for the Person with Dementia (Day 1) 5

May Programme Title Venue 02.05.2018 First Aid Responder 3 Day Programme (Day 2) Portiuncula 03.05.2018 First Aid Responder 3 Day Programme (Day 3) Portiuncula 03.05.2018 Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 08.05.2018 Catheterisation Study Day 08.05.2018 Delivering Bad News National Irish Hospice Foundation Prog. 08.05.2018 Practical Obstetric Multi Professional Training (PROMPT) 10.05.2018 Breastfeeding Refresher Course Portiuncula 15.05.2018 Haemovigilance Portiuncula 15.05.2018 Core Infection Prevention & Control Knowledge and Skills Portiuncula 16.05.2018 Anaphylaxis Training 16.05.2018 Electrocardiography/Rhythm Recognition Study Day Portiuncula 16.05.2018 Midwifery Making Every Count in Pregnancy & Beyond 17.05.2018 Anaphylaxis Training Portiuncula 17.05.2018 Type 2 Diabetes: Educational Overview and Workshop Venue tbc 17.05.2018 Intravenous Drug Administration Study Day 18.05.2018 Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Course Portiuncula 22.05.2018 Final Journeys Programme 22.05.2018 Pain Management (Acute and Chronic) in Adults 23.05.2018 Dementia Care- Enhancing and Enabling Wellbeing for the Person with Dementia (Day 2) 23.05.2018 Complex Child Care and Management of the Child with Complex Care Needs Non Invasive Ventilation, AIRVO and Cough Assist 24.05.2018 Teaching and Assessing (Preceptorship) Refresher Course 24.05.2018 Best Practice in Recording and Report Writing for Midwives Portiuncula 25.05.2018 Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Course Portiuncula 29.05.2018 Venepuncture and Cannulation Portiuncula 30.05.2018 Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Portiuncula 30.05.2018 Venepuncture & Cannulation Training 31.05.2018 Frailty Education Programme Portiuncula 31.05.2018 Breastfeeding Refresher Course June Programme Title Venue 05.06.2018 Tracheostomy Care Study Day 05.06.2018 Haemovigilance Portiuncula 05.06.2018 Core Infection Prevention & Control Knowledge and Skills Portiuncula 06.06.2018 What Matters to Me Portiuncula 06.06.2018 Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Training 06.06.2018 Fundamentals of Fetal Monitoring Workshop Portiuncula 07.06.2018 Non Invasive Ventilation Programme 12.06.2018 Nutrition Reference Pack for Infants & Growth Monitoring in Children Training 12.06.2018 Code of Professional Conduct & Ethics for Nurses & Midwives Portiuncula 12.06.2018 Scope of Nursing Practice for Nurses & Midwives Portiuncula 12.06.2018 Delivering Bad News National Irish Hospice Foundation Prog. 14.06.2018 Introduction to Clinical Audit Portiuncula 14.06.2018 Frailty Education Programme 14.06.2018 Intravenous Drug Administration Study Day 20.06.2018 Anaphylaxis Training 21.06.2018 Anaphylaxis Training Portiuncula 26.07.2018 Frailty Education Programme 26.06.2018 HeartMath Resilience Advantage - Skills for Personal and Portiuncula Professional Effectiveness 27.06.2018 Venepuncture & Cannulation Training 28.06.2018 Education Programme Portiuncula 28.06.2018 Breastfeeding Refresher Course 6

July Programme Title Venue 03.07.2018 Haemovigilance Portiuncula 03.07.2018 Core Infection Prevention & Control Knowledge and Skills Portiuncula 06.07.2018 Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Course Portiuncula July Programme Title Venue 10.07.2018 Practical Obstetric Multi Professional Training (PROMPT) 10.07.2018 Electrocardiography/Rhythm Recognition Study Day Portiuncula 19.07.2018 Anaphylaxis Training Portiuncula 25.07.2018 Anaphylaxis Training 25.07.2018 Venepuncture & Cannulation Training 26.07.2018 Frailty Education Programme Conferences, Modules & Other Programmes Date Programme Title Venue 7 th March 2018 Bariatric Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Multifaceted Condition The Clayton Hotel, January-April Community Nursing Oncology Module NCCP, NUIG and 2018 Date T.B.C. National Transport Medicine Programme: Outreach Paediatric Portiuncula Transport Study Day February Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Course Portiuncula July 2018 Date T.B.C. Paediatric Immediate Life Support (pils) Resuscitation Council Portiuncula (UK) Approved March-April 2018 Empowering Self and Others Foundation Programme For Staff Nurses and Staff Midwives Unlocking Leadership Potential 7

Learning Events Anaphylaxis Training for Healthcare Providers - GUH 11 Anaphylaxis Training for Healthcare Providers - PUH 12 Back to Basics Infection Prevention and Control 13 Best Practice in Recording and Report Writing for Midwives 14 Breastfeeding and Lactation Management 2 Day Programme 15 Breastfeeding Refresher Course for Midwives UHG 16 Breastfeeding Refresher Course for Midwives PUH 17 Catheterisation Study Day 18 Code of Professional Conduct & Ethics for Nurses & Midwives 19 Complex Child: Care and Management of the Child with Complex Health Care Needs Neurological Condition 20 Complex Child: Care and Management of the Child with Complex Health Care Needs Continence and Enuresis Management of the Child 21 Complex Child: Care and Management of the Child with Complex Health Care Needs Non Invasive, AIRVO and Cough Assist 22 Core Infection Prevention & Control Knowledge and Skills 23 Delivering Bad News Irish Hospice Foundation 24 Dementia Care Enhancing and Enabling Wellbeing for the Person with Dementia 25 Ear Irrigation Programme and Workshop 26 Effective Interviewer Skills Workshop For Interviewer 27 Effective Interviewee Skills Workshop For Interviewee 28 Electrocardiography/Rhythm Recognition Study Day 29 Epilepsy Awareness and the administration of Buccal Midazolam 30 Final Journeys Programme 31 First Aid Responder 3 Day Programme 32 Fundamentals of Fetal Monitoring Workshop 33 Frailty Education Programme St. Brendan s CNU, Aras Mhuire and UHG 34 Frailty Education Programme PUHB 35 Haemovigilance Programme 36 Heart Failure Programme 37 HeartMath Resilience Advantage Skills for Personal and Professional Effectiveness 38 8

Learning Events Increasing Awareness of Suicide and Self Harm among Emergency Healthcare Staff 39 Intravenous Drug Administration Study Day 40 Introduction to Clinical Audit 41 Maternity Diabetic Study Day 42 Mental Health & Intellectual Disability Training 43 Midwife: Making Every Count in Pregnancy and Beyond 44 Neonatal Study Day Neonatal Jaundice 45 Non-Invasive Ventilation Study Day 46 Nutrition Reference Pack for Infants (0-12 months) 6th Edition & Growth Monitoring in Children Training 47 Pain Management (Acute and Chronic) in Adults 48 PEG Tube Management in Primary Care Setting 49 Practical Obstetric Multi Professional Training (PROMPT) 50 Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 51 SAOR : Screening & Brief Interventions for Alcohol Use 52 Scope of Nursing Practice for Nurses and Midwives 53 Sepsis: Care and Management of the Patient 54 Staff Engagement 55 S.T.A.B.L.E. 56 Teaching and Assessing (Preceptorship) Course 57 Teaching and Assessing (Preceptorship) Refresher Course 58 Tracheostomy Care Study Day 59 Type 2 Diabetes: Educational Overview & Workshop 60 Venepuncture and Cannulation: An Extended Role of the Registered Nurse/Midwife 61 What Matters to Me End of Life Care 62 9

Conferences, Modules & Other Programmes Bariatric Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Multifaceted Condition 64 Community Nursing Oncology Module NCCP, NUIG AND 65 National Transport Medicine Programme: Outreach Paediatric Transport Study Day 66 Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Course 67 Paediatric Immediate Life Support (pils) Resuscitation Council (UK) Approved 68 Empowering Self and Others Foundation Programme for Staff Nurses and Staff Midwives 69 Unlocking Leadership Potential Disclaimers Disclaimer for the Provision of Education/Training by the Centre of Nurse and Midwifery Education 70 Disclaimer for the Provision of Education/Training by the Centre of Nurse and Midwifery Education 71 Additional Information Library Services HSE West 72 Useful Websites 73 HseLand e-learning programmes 76 Appendix Learning Event Application Form 79 Learning Event Application Form Portiuncula 80 10

Anaphylaxis Training for Healthcare Providers GUH Aim: To provide information on the safe and effective management of an anaphylactic reaction and to ensure these patients are promptly treated and managed after the onset of symptoms of anaphylaxis. Pre requisite: Participants must present evidence of having completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) Programme for health care providers within the past two years. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Be able to differentiate between severe allergic reaction and anaphylaxis Be familiar with different drug doses for infant, children & adults Be proficient in preparing & drawing up the appropriate drugs Be familiar with current RCPI National Immunisation Guidelines for the management of Anaphylaxis Be aware of the existence of Pre- Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) guidelines for the management of Anaphylaxis Demonstrate skills in the management of Baby/child/Adult Allergic/Anaphylactic reactions Target Audience: All registered nurses/midwives in clinical practice in primary care settings/acute hospital setting who require this training. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 4 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Mary Connor, Nurse Tutor,. Note: Candidates who have previously completed the 4 hour face to face Anaphylaxis programme can refresh their knowledge on this subject by completing the Anaphylaxis E-Learning 1 hour Programme on https://www.hseland.ie Classroom 2 30 th January, 09.30-12.30 hrs 14 th February 09.30-12.30 hrs 21 st March 14.00-17.00 hrs 18 th April 09.30-12.30 hrs 16 th May 14.00-17.00 hrs 20 th June 09.30-12.30 hrs 25 th July 14.00-17.00 hrs Classroom 2, Classroom 2, Classroom 2, Classroom 2, Classroom 2, Classroom 2, 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 11

Anaphylaxis Training for Healthcare Providers PUHB Aim: To provide information on the safe and effective management of an anaphylactic reaction and to ensure these patients are promptly treated and managed after the onset of symptoms of anaphylaxis. Pre requisite: Participants must present evidence of having completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) Programme for health care providers within the past two years. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Be able to differentiate between severe allergic reaction and anaphylaxis Be familiar with different drug doses for infant, children & adults Be proficient in preparing & drawing up the appropriate drugs Be familiar with current RCPI National Immunisation Guidelines for the management of Anaphylaxis Be aware of the existence of Pre- Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) guidelines for the management of Anaphylaxis Demonstrate skills in the management of Baby/child/Adult Allergic/Anaphylactic reactions Target Audience: All registered nurses/midwives in clinical practice in primary care settings/acute hospital setting who require this training. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 4 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Mary Connor, Nurse Tutor,. Note: Candidates who have previously completed the 4 hour face to face Anaphylaxis programme can refresh their knowledge on this subject by completing the Anaphylaxis E-Learning 1 hour Programme on https://www.hseland.ie 15th February 09.00-12.00 hrs 21st February 09.00-12.00 hrs 8th March 09.00-12.00 hrs 15th March 09.00-12.00 hrs 5th April 09.00-12.00 hrs 13th April 09.00-12.00 hrs 17th May 09.00-12.00 hrs 21st June 09.00-12.00 hrs 19th July 09.00-12.00 hrs 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 12

Back to Basics Infection Prevention and Control Aim: To provide registered nurses and midwives with up to date knowledge, skills and evidence based practices in relation to infection prevention and control. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Understand the concept of the chain on infection and how the transmission of infection can be broken by breaking any one element of the chain Identify why separation of clean and dirty is a key principle to prevent contamination of clean areas/surfaces/ equipment Be proficient in demonstrating safe decontamination of reusable non-invasive equipment Critically discuss scientific evidence base supporting the effectiveness of hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene and Personal Protective equipment in preventing infection Describe waste management regulations & safe disposal of sharps. Demonstrate what is aseptic technique & aseptic Technique non-touch (ANTT). Understand the benefits and consequences of effective antimicrobials for population health and patient safety. Target Audience: All registered Nurses/Midwives in clinical practice in primary care settings/acute hospital setting who require this training. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 6 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Judith Davitt, ADON Infection Prevention and Control, Ramona O Neill CNS, Grainne McHale CNS, Kay Carlos CNS, other team members TBC 25th April 08.45-16.30 hrs Classroom 1, 15 30 Castlebar Base Site: Video Link to UHG and RUH 13

Best Practice in Recording and Report Writing for Midwives Aim: The aim of this one day intensive training is to equip midwives with the necessary knowledge and skills to create clinical records, statements and reports that adhere to best practice standards and that will stand up to legal scrutiny. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Understand the importance of good record keeping Understand the function of their records Understand the components of good record keeping Understand how records are used as evidence in legal proceedings Understand how to create a report with the assistance of their records Look at appropriate layout, format and style for their reports Be able to identify the issues and the facts, and the source and weight of those facts Develop an objective and critical eye in relation to their report writing. Target Audience: All midwives in the Saolta Group NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 5 CEU s Programme Facilitator: INMO Professional Development Centre Ms. Michelle Russell Consultant 24th May 09.00 16.00 hrs 15 25 14

Breast Feeding & Lactation Management 2 Day Programme Aim: To facilitate participants to acquire evidence based knowledge and the skills necessary to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in hospital and community settings. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Use communication skills to talk with pregnant women, mothers and co-workers Practice the Ten Steps to successful breastfeeding and abide by the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk substitutes. Understand the value of breast milk Know the facts - Breastfeeding and lactation Put knowledge into action getting it right step-by-step Understand special difficulties experienced in breastfeeding for mother/baby Identify and solve breastfeeding problems counselling skills Develop practices which support breastfeeding in hospitals and community. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Speaker to be confirmed Day 1 22nd March 09.30 16.30 hrs Day 2 23rd March 09.30 16.30 hrs 10 24 To book a place contact: 15

Breastfeeding Refresher Course for Midwives- UHG Aim: To provide effective quality education on lactation management to those involved in the care of mother/infant dyads (midwives, nurses, PHN s). To refresh knowledge and skills of each staff member to provide effective breastfeeding support to mothers and babies Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Understand the importance of breastfeeding and the consequences of not breastfeeding in terms of health outcomes Be able to recognise effective positioning, attachment and suckling and to empower mothers to develop the skills necessary for them to achieve these for themselves and to be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of hand expression and have the ability to assist mothers to acquire the skills of hand expression Understand the importance of skin-to-skin contact, safe sleeping, the well-being of mother and baby and the establishment of breastfeeding in particular Be equipped to provide parents with accurate, evidence-based information as per National Infant Feeding Policy Know about the common complications of breastfeeding, how these arise, and how women may be helped to overcome them and to be able to support mothers who are separated from their babies if admitted to NICU, to initiate and/or maintain their lactation and to feed their babies optimally Target Audience: Midwives and neonatal nurses, Public Health Nurses and any staff involved in care of women and babies NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 3 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Claire Cellarius, Breast Feeding/Lactation Specialist, Midwife. 25th January 13.00-16.30 hrs 22nd February 13.00-16.30 hrs 29th March 13.00-16.30 hrs 26th April 13.00-16.30 hrs 31st May 13.00-16.30 hrs 28th June 13.00-16.30 hrs Maternity Lecture Theatre, Maternity Dept Boardroom, Maternity Dept Maternity Lecture Theatre, Maternity Dept Maternity Lecture Theatre, Maternity Dept Maternity Lecture Theatre Maternity Dept Maternity Lecture Theatre Maternity Dept 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 Ms. Claire Cellarius 091 5443470 Claire.cellarius@hse.ie Ms. Claire Cellarius 091 5443470 Claire.cellarius@hse.ie Ms. Claire Cellarius 091 5443470 Claire.cellarius@hse.ie Ms. Claire Cellarius 091-5443470 Claire.cellarius@hse.ie Ms. Claire Cellarius 091 5443470 Claire.cellarius@hse.ie Ms. Claire Cellarius 091-5443470 Claire.cellarius@hse.ie 16

Breastfeeding Refresher Course for Midwives- PUH Aim: To update health professionals with evidence based breastfeeding practices and support the skill necessary to implement practice and to enable participants to best support the breastfeeding mother in the hospital and community. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Use communication skills to talk with pregnant women, mothers and co-workers Practice the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and abide by the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk substitutes Understand the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for mother and baby Understand how to deal with common conditions and clinical concerns around breastfeeding NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Mary Mahon, Clinical Midwife Specialist Lactation, Portiuncula University Hospital. 8th February 09.00 16.30 hrs 10 20 10th May 09.00 16.30 hrs 10 20 17

Catheterisation Study Day Aim: The overall aim of the Programme is to facilitate the acquisition of skills required to perform urethral or Suprapubic catheterisation and to teach patients Clean Intermittent Self Catheterisation (CISC). Pre-requisite: Aseptic Technique and Infection Control Modules on Hseland. Learning Outcomes: The Programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Gain an overview of Anatomy and Physiology of GU Tract Gain an overview of Catheterisation Guidelines-scope of practice Understand the indications for urethral, Suprapubic and Intermittent Catheterisation. Understand urinary tract infections and catheter management-incorporating infection control Explore trouble shooting-complications experienced with catheterisation. Take part in a practical session Simulated catheterisation (Urethral, Suprapubic, CISC)- Afternoon session. Undertake an assessment of skills and competency acquisition-overview of competency documentation Target Audience: Nursing and NCHD s staff NMBI CEUs Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: CEU s Pending Programme Facilitator: Ms Therese Kelly, Candidate ANP Urology, Ms Majella Small, Clinical Placement Co-ordinator and Mr Robert McConkey, Candidate ANP Urology. 22nd March 09.00-17.00 hrs Classroom 1, 8 15 08th May 09.00 17.00 hrs Classroom 1, 8 15 18

Code of Professional Conduct & Ethics for Nurses and Midwives Aim: The overall aim of the Programme is to enable all registered nurses and midwives to be guided using the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives in determining their roles and responsibilities in relation to the provision of care for patients in a safe, effective and ethical manner. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Understand the process of Regulation and the role and responsibility of Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) in the regulation of Nursing /Midwifery professions. Understand the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives especially in relation to their ethical and clinical decision making, their ongoing reflection and professional self-development Use the Code of Professional conduct and Ethics to guide everyday practice in a safe, responsible, effective and efficient manner. Aid in empowering nurses/midwives self reliance in the area of determining their own professional obligation to recognise and respond to the needs of patients and families. Recognise when a nurse does not uphold the values of the profession and what happens when a complaint is made against the nurse/midwife. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 4 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Maura Loftus, Specialist Co-ordinator,. 12th June 08:00-12:00 hrs, 6 12 19

Complex Child Care and Management of the Child with Complex Health Care Needs A Neurological Condition Aim: This study day is to explore the role of the registered nurse in supporting the family of a child with a complex health care needs who has a neurological component to their condition. Pre-requisite: Participants must have completed HSELand Medicines Management Programme. Learning Outcomes: This programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Have an understanding of the child with complex health care needs with a neurological component to their condition. Gain an awareness of the variances with regard to seizures in children with complex health care needs with a neurological component to their condition Discuss and explore the practical application of a prescribed ketogenic diet. Appreciate the importance of the link between the hospital and the community in the management of the child with complex healthcare needs Develop an awareness of the causes and the management strategies to help overcome behaviours that challenge for children with complex health care needs Critically analyse how to promote quality of life for the child with complex health care needs Demonstrate greater understanding of how to support families living with a child with complex health care needs both in the acute setting and community setting. Target Audience: All Registered Nurses and Registered Children s Nurses caring for children with complex health care needs. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Ms. Eimear Forbes, Dietician, Temple Street University, Dr. Orla Flanagan Paediatric Consultant University Hospital & Brothers of Charity Services, Hospital, Ms. Mary Murray Paediatric Liaison CNS Donegal, Ms. Phil Noone Community Nurse Early Intervention & Schools Services Brothers of Charity, Ms. Mairead Loftus Nurse Tutor Mayo, Ms. Edel Killarney Epilepsy Ireland, Family (Mayo). 22nd February 09.00-16.30 hrs Classroom 1 University Hospital 10 25 Castlebar Base Site: Video Link to Donegal, & Sligo 20

Complex Child Care and Management of the Child with Complex Health Care Needs Continence and Enuresis Management of the Child Aim: To develop an understanding of best practice in relation to continence management in children using current research base and existing practice from a nursing perspective. Learning Outcomes: This programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Appreciate a holistic approach to continence management in children. Discuss and explore the common bowel and urinary problems in children which may hinder toilet training and their management Understand the principles of child assessment of toilet training and readiness Critically analyse the management of Encopresis and Enuresis Reflect on the importance of documentation when managing children requiring continence management Be confident in providing advice on dietary, lifestyle and skin care to children and their guardians Explore the management of continence in children with additional needs Discuss and explore the nurses role in promoting healthy bladder and bowel function and managing dysfunction on their return to practice Target Audience: Registered Nurses involved in the care of children i.e. Early Intervention Services, School Age Services, Primary Care Teams, Respite & Residential Services and Acute Services NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Ms. Fidelma Mullarkey, Ms. Patricia Devers, Ms. Margaret Tiernan Continence Adviser Roscommon, Ms. Mairéad Loftus Nurse Tutor Mayo/Roscommon and Ms Siobhan Oates CNS in Autism EIT Brothers of Charity Roscommon. 02nd May 09.00 17.00 hrs Classroom 1 10 25 Castlebar Base Site: Video Link to UHG and RUH 21

Complex Child Care and Management of the Child with Complex Care Needs Non Invasive Ventilation, AIRVO and Cough Assist Aim: To enhance the registered nurses knowledge in relation to the care and management of a child who requires non-invasive ventilation, AIRVO or Cough Assist. Pre-requisite: Participants must have completed HSELand Medicines Management Programme. Learning Outcomes: This programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Have an overview of the respiratory needs of the child with complex health care needs and recommendations for clinical management Have an overview of the typical supplemental therapies that can be encountered in this paediatric population. Reflect on evidenced based knowledge to enhance understanding of the basic principles of NIV and the application of trilogy and have knowledge of how to access support when required. Understand the principles of AIRVO (high flow heated humidification) and how to apply the device on a child and have knowledge of how to access support when required. Understand the principles of MI-E ie Cough Assist and recognise how to apply the treatment and have knowledge of how to access support when required. Appreciate the unique scenarios inherent to the child with complex health care needs and to share learning experiences to improve the quality of life of the child in the community. Target Audience: All Registered Nurses and Registered Children s Nurses caring for children with complex health care needs. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Ms. Mary Herzig Paediatrician UHG, Ms. Sara Canny Senior Physiotherapist (Respiratory Children) MUH, Ms. Aoife McCarthy Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist UHG, Ms. Aileen Shaw Senior Physiotherapist Mayo, Ms. Helen Maeso Community Paediatric Link Nurse Mayo, Ms. Claire Lynott Homecare Paediatric Nurse Mayo, Ms. Mairead Loftus Nurse Tutor Mayo/Roscommon. 23rd May 08.45-17.15 hrs Classroom 1 10 25 Castlebar Base Site: Video Link to Donegal & 22

Core Infection Prevention & Control Knowledge and Skills Aim: To provide knowledge, skills and understanding of infection prevention and control. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Understand the Principles of Infection, Prevention and Control and be able to apply the standards in practice Understand the Chain of Infection, Basic Microbiology Gain knowledge on the spread of Infection To recognise healthcare Associated Infections and Resistance Organisms eg. MRSA, VRE, CRE, ESBL, Clostridium Difficile Understand outbreak Management To practice Hand Hygiene Target Audience: Nurses, Midwives, Doctors, Allied Health Professionals, all staff who have face-toface contact with patients NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: CEU s Pending Programme Facilitator: Ms. Helen Lemass and Ms. Berna Walshe, CNS s Infection, Prevention & Control,,. 06th February 13.30-17.00 hrs 06th March 13.30-17.00 hrs 10th April 13.30-17.00 hrs 15th May 13.30-17.00 hrs 05th June 13.30-17.00 hrs 03rd July 13.30-17.00 hrs 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 23

Delivering Bad News National Irish Hospice Foundation Programme Aim: Delivering Bad News is a four-hour workshop aiming to improve communication skills, confidence and competence in breaking bad news to patients and families or supporting them after bad news. Break bad news well and you ll never be forgotten. Break it badly and you ll always be remembered Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Have an enhanced ability to communicate around bad news and/or difficult circumstances in the best interests of patients and families Apply best practice guidelines in dealing with bad news (breaking bad news and supporting those who receive it) Be better prepared for dealing with difficult questions and difficult reactions to bad news Identify the skills required that will assist you to deliver bad news along with strategies to improve these skills (role play etc) Target Audience: All Healthcare Staff NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 5 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Joanne Higgins, CNS Oncology, UHG and Ms. Sinead Carr, CNS Radiotherapy. 27th February 09.00-13.00 hrs Classroom 11, 6 10 13th March 09.00-13.00 hrs Classroom 11, 6 10 10th April 09.00-13.00 hrs Classroom 11, 6 10 08th May 09.00 13.00 hrs Classroom 11,, 6 10 12th June 09.00 13.00 hrs Classroom 11, 6 10 24

Dementia Care - Enhancing and Enabling Wellbeing for the Person with Dementia 2 Day Programme Aim: To enable healthcare staff to support people to live well with dementia by adopting a person centred approach to care. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Describe dementia and its impact on the person and their family. Discuss the impact the environment and social interactions has on the person with dementia. Enhance quality of life for the person with dementia by adopting a person centred approach to supporting the person, including approaches that support the person presenting with responsive behaviour. Explore and support partnerships between the person with dementia, family and care givers. Discuss the need for palliative care for people with dementia. Target Audience: Registered nurses, healthcare assistants (HCA s) / Multi-task attendants (MTA s) and home help staff in acute & community healthcare services directly involved in caring for people with dementia. Ideally, a staff nurse and HCA/MTA from the same clinical area should attend the 2 day programme together. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 14 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Marie Delaney, Nurse Tutor,. Day 1 13th March 09.30-16.30 hrs Day 2 28th March 09.30-16.30 hrs 6 10 To book a place contact: Day 1 2nd May 09.30-16.30 hrs Day 2 23rd May 09.30-16.30 hrs Classroom 11 6 10 To book a place contact: carmel.brannigan@hse. ie 25

Ear Irrigation Programme and Workshop Aim: To support and promote the safe delivery of high quality, client-centred ear care services. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Identify common ear problems Gain knowledge and skills to perform safe & effective ear examination. Gain knowledge and skills to perform ear irrigation procedure. Be able to provide consistent advice on ear hygiene. Target Audience: All Practice Nurses, registered nurses working in Emergency Departments, Older Peoples Services and Intellectual Disability Services. NMBI CEU S Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 6 CEU s Facilitators: Ms Kathy McSharry, Professional Development Co-ordinator Practice Nurses, Ms Caroline Noone, Practice Nurse. 09th February 09.30-16.00 hrs Classroom 11 8 16 Before applying for the above programme, please discuss with your line manager/employer the requirements for ear care service delivery in your clinical area. 26

Effective Interviewer Skills Workshop For Interviewer Aim: This highly interactive session is designed to improve the confidence and competence of managers who are involved as panel members in the HSE interview process. Through discussion and role play the group will draw on their own experiences of being both sides of the interview table and reflect on good practice in order to enhance their own existing skills. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Re-fresh core interview skills to build confidence around being involved in effective interview panels. Review & practice probing competency based interviewing methods. Understand relevant elements of employment law, specifically the right & wrong questions to use in interviews. Clarify the importance of line managers involvement in recruitment processes. Target Audience: Managers and Supervisors involved in panel interviews NMBI CEUs Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: CEU s Pending Programme Facilitator: Jo Irwin, Director of i4 Training Ltd. 12th April 9.00 12.30 hrs Classroom 1 15 18 27

Effective Interviewee Skills Workshop (for Interviewee) Aim: This highly interactive session introduces practical tips and techniques to build confidence and improve performance when involved in interviews. Through discussion and role play the group will draw on their own experiences and reflect on good practice in order to enhance existing skills. Tips on handling nerves and answering competency based questions will be provided. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Re-fresh core interview skills to build confidence and handle nerves. Understand the importance of using a clear structure when answering questions. Practice, in a mock panel interview, the ability to sell oneself in order to stand out from the competition. Target Audience: Anyone who wants to brush up on interview skills. NMBI CEUs Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: CEU s Pending Programme Facilitator: Jo Irwin, Director of i4 Training Ltd. 12th April 01.30 4.30 hrs Classroom 1 8 10 28

Electrocardiography/Rhythm Recognition Study Day Aim: To facilitate an understanding and management of Cardiac Arrhythmias. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Demonstrate the interpretation and management of the following Cardiac Rhythms Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Flutter Ventricular Tachycardia Heart Blocks Ventricular Fibrillation AV Junctional Rhythms and many more. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 6 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Mary Lyons, CNS Resuscitation, Portiuncula Hospital, 02nd March 09.30 16.30 hrs Resuscitation Training Room 5 10 16th May 09.30 16.30 hrs 5 10 10th July 09.30 16.30 hrs 5 10 29

Epilepsy Awareness & the Administration of Buccal Midazolam Aim: The overall aim of the programme is that participants develop a greater understanding of epilepsy and are instructed in the administration of Buccal Midazolam Medication. Learning Outcomes: Morning Session: 9.00am 1.00pm Module 1 Epilepsy Awareness What is Epilepsy? Causes of Epilepsy Diagnosis of Epilepsy What is a Seizure? Types of Seizures Stages and Management of Complex Partial Seizures Stages and Management of Tonic Clonic Seizures When to Call an Ambulance WRITTEN ASSESSMENT Seizure Triggers Treatment Options Medication Side Effects Lifestyle Implications Recording Seizures Epilepsy Care Plan Afternoon Session: 2.00pm 4.30pm Module 2 Administration of Buccal Midazolam What is Midazolam? How Midazolam works Advantages of Midazolam Potential Side Effects Protocols Indications for Use Convulsive and Non Convulsive Status How to Prepare Midazolam Practical Demonstration WRITTEN ASSESSMENT Evaluation and Close Target Audience: Staff nurses who work with people living with epilepsy NMBI CEUs Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 6 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Epilepsy Ireland (This course has been developed in conjunction with the Joint Epilepsy Council of the UK and Ireland (JEC) guidelines). 27th March 09.00 16.30 hrs 10 16 Please note: Participants will take a written assessment at the end of each module. On successfully passing these assessments (to pass participants must achieve 75%) participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance (valid for 2 years). Delegates are then deemed competent to administer Buccal Midazolam in an emergency situation. It is the responsibility of the Organisation to ensure that the necessary support procedures are in place for the safe administration of Buccal Midazolam in accordance with JEC Guidelines. 30

Final Journeys Programme Aim: The aim of this programme is to enhance the quality of the interactions between patients at end of life, their families and hospital staff. This programme aims to develop a culture of awareness among all health care workers regarding end of life care issues. Lastly, the programme aims to support the development of communication skills for staff in direct contact with patients and their families at end of life. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Identify ways to improve end-of-life care in clinical practice / work areas Apply the principles of a hospice approach throughout work locations Understand the importance of ongoing care of patients and families after death Enhance personal skills to provide support to families Identify ways to improve communication during end-of-life care with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team Enhance personal communication skills for open and sensitive communication to end of life care. Target Audience: Multidisciplinary team members who are involved in supporting a person and their family through the health service particularly at end-of-life (e.g. Porters, Healthcare Assistants, Registered Nurses, Medical Staff, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists). NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Ms. Helen Ely, CNS, Palliative Care, PUH, Ms Caroline Smith, CNS Community Palliative Care Roscommon. Angie Barry, Nurse Tutor,. 17 th of April 09.00-16.30 hrs 6 12 22nd May 09.30-16.30 hrs Classroom 11 6 12 31

First Aid Responder 3 Day Programme Aim: To educate and train participants in the provision of first aid prior to the arrival of medical personnel. Learning Outcomes: The Programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Provide treatment for any sudden illness or injury by the First Aid Responder Demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge and skills to perform C.P.R. on adult/infant/child Recognise the signs of chocking and demonstrate the knowledge and skills to respond appropriately Recognise the importance of safety and the importance of the emergency number 999/112. Target Audience: NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 23 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Helen Harney, Occupational First Aid Trainer 19th April (Day 1) 08.30-17.00 hrs 02nd May (Day 2) 08.30-17.00 hrs Ballinalsoe 6 6 03rd May (Day 3) 08.30-17.00 hrs 32

Fundamentals of Fetal Monitoring Workshop Aim: The aim of the course is to provide evidence based information for midwives and doctors on the fundamental concepts related to fetal monitoring in labour. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Discuss the evidence and current guidelines related to intrapartum fetal monitoring including legal issues relating to intrapartum assessment of fetal well-being. Discuss the benefits and limitations of methods of monitoring the fetus during labour (intermittent auscultation and electronic fetal monitoring) Describe the technique of intermittent auscultation and electronic fetal monitoring Identify the definitions, characteristics, aetiology, physiology/pathophysiology and classification of all aspects related to interpretation of the cardiotocograph tracing Describe appropriate clinical management for prevention of and/or correction of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns Target Audience: Maternity Care Multidisciplinary team in Saolta Group NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 4 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Deirdre Naughton, Midwifery Practice Development Coordinator, PUH. 02 nd March 09.30-13.30 hrs Maternity Classroom Ballinalsoe 10 20 06 th June 09.30-13.30 hrs Maternity Classroom Ballinalsoe 10 20 33

Frailty Education Programme St. Brendan s CNU, Aras Mhuire and UHG Aim: The aim of the programme is to provide healthcare professionals with an enhanced understanding of frailty and frailty assessments, thereby ensuring earlier recognition of frailty, improved healthcare management, and better health outcomes for older adults living with frailty. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Describe the spectrum of frailty as a long term condition. Identify validated screening tools as they relate to frailty (e.g. frailty assessment, falls assessment, delirium assessment tools). Explain the benefit of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in planning appropriate health promotion and care pathways to enhance outcomes for older person living with frailty. Discuss the significance of frailty and the impact of a Gerontological approach to care. Recognise the importance of a Frailty Pathway and the implication of long Patient Experience Times (PET) for the frail older adult. Target Audience: This one-day programme has been developed by the NCPOP. The programme has been developed for all healthcare professionals working with older people, presented via PowerPoint presentations, group discussions, video clips and reference material. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 6 CEU s and CPD: 4 Facilitators Aras Mhuire and Sr. Brendans: Ms. Teresa Greaney, Senior SN, St Brendans CNU and Ms. Siobhan McHugh, Senior SN, Aras Mhuire CNU, Facilitators UHG: Ms. Edel Mannion, CNS Frailty and Frailty Team UHG Education Room 01st February St. Brendan s CNU 09.00-16.00 hrs Loughrea Co. 08th February 08.00 14.15 hrs 09th May 08.30-14.30 hrs 28th March 08.30-14.30 hrs 14th June 08.30 14.30 hrs 26th July 08.30 14.30 hrs Aras Mhuire CNU Tuam Co. Classroom 1 Classroom 11 Classroom 1 Classroom 1 12 25 12 25 12 25 12 25 12 25 12 25 34

Frailty Education Programme PUHB Aim: The aim of the programme is to provide healthcare professionals with an enhanced understanding of frailty and frailty assessments, thereby ensuring earlier recognition of frailty, improved healthcare management, and better health outcomes for older adults living with frailty. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Describe the spectrum of frailty as a long term condition. Identify validated screening tools as they relate to frailty (e.g. frailty assessment, falls assessment, delirium assessment tools). Explain the benefit of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in planning appropriate health promotion and care pathways to enhance outcomes for older person living with frailty. Discuss the significance of frailty and the impact of a Gerontological approach to care. Recognise the importance of a Frailty Pathway and the implication of long Patient Experience Times (PET) for the frail older adult. Target Audience: This one-day programme has been developed by the NCPOP. The programme has been developed for all healthcare professionals working with older people, presented via PowerPoint presentations, group discussions, video clips and reference material. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 6 CEU s and CPD: 4 Facilitators: Geraldine Devine CNM 2, Antoinette Larkin ANPc, Clare Kinahan Senior Pharmacist and Lisa O Looney Senior Physiotherapist. 25th January 09.30-16.30 hrs 01st March 09.30-16.30 hrs 29th March 09.30-16.30 hrs 26th April 09.30-16.30 hrs 12 25 12 25 12 25 12 25 31st May 09.30-16.30 hrs 12 25 28th June 09.30-16.30 hrs 12 25 35

Haemovigilance Programme Aim: To provide competent care to the patient receiving blood and /or blood products, and also the patient with a suspected blood component/product transfusion which would improve patient safety and reduce transfusion errors. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Demonstrate an understanding of Blood Groups and their importance, Rhesus System, Direct Anti -Globulin Test,Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Antibody Screening, Group and Screen Freeze, Cross Matching and Blood Products Recognise the importance of patient identification and the application of these principles to clinical practice Consolidate and apply the principles of Haemovigilance outlined in Patient Information Leaflets Review and implement the principles relating to haemovigilance documentation Demonstrate an awareness of safe transfusion practice Recognise and treat a suspected transfusion reaction. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 3.5 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Helena Roddy, Haemovigilance Officer, PUH. 16th January 08.30 13.00 hrs 06th February 08.30 13.00 hrs 06th March 08.30 13.00 hrs 10th April 08.30 13.00 hrs 15th May 08.30 13.00 hrs 05th June 08.30 13.00 hrs 03rd July 08.30 13.00 hrs 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 36

Heart Failure Programme Aim: To update nurses and healthcare professionals with relevant knowledge and skills to effectively care for a patient with heart failure. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Describe and understand cardiac anatomy and physiology Understand the pathophysiology of heart failure Acquire knowledge and skills relating to the effective management of a patient with heart failure Acquire knowledge in relation to pharmacological and other developments in the management/treatment of heart failure. Target Audience: Nurses, Doctors and Multidisciplinary Practitioners involved in the care of patients with heart failure. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 3 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Ms. Catherine Nolan, CNS Heart Failure, PUH, Dr. Aidan Flynn, Consultant Cardiologist, Pharmacist, PUH, Ms. Helen Taylor Physiotherapist Cardiac Rehab and Heart Failure, PUH and Ms. Liz Killeen, CNS Community Heart Failure. 31st January 9.00 12.00 hrs 12 25 37

HeartMath Resilience Advantage - Skills for Personal and Professional Effectiveness Aim: The overall aim of the programme is to provide healthcare workers with research based tools to help strengthen their resilience and energy levels for personal and professional effectiveness. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Enhance ability to use the tools and techniques of Resilience Advantage Enhance ability to maintain composure during challenges Reduce symptoms of personal stress and work-related stress such as overwhelm, frustration, fatigue, and sleep disturbance Improve reaction times and coordination Enhance the ability to think clearly and find better solutions Target Audience: All health care workers NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: CEU s Pending Programme Facilitators: Annette Connolly, Project Officer, NMPD HSEWest/MidWest, Aoife Petrie, Clinical Placement Coordinator MUH, Mary O Connor, Project Officer NMPD Midlands and Jerry Nally, ADON, PHUB 27th February 09.00-13.00 hrs 24th April 09.00-13.00 hrs 02nd May 09.00-13.00 hrs,, Classroom 2 8 15 8 15 8 15 26th June 09.00-13.00 hrs, 8 15 28th August 09.00-13.00 hrs, 8 15 38

Increasing Awareness of Suicide and Self Harm Among Emergency Healthcare Staff Aim: This skill based training aims to increase knowledge about self-harm and suicide while fostering positive attitudes and confidence in assessment and management of this client group for all Emergency Department staff. Learning Outcomes: The Programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: 1. Have awareness of suicide and self harm trends, high risk groups and risk factors 2. Will have more confidence and positive attitudes to self-harm and suicidal behaviour 3. Can practice identifying, responding and supporting service users 4. Understand the effects of alcohol or drug abuse/misuse and interventions Target Audience: The training targets all frontline responders and Emergency Department staff (doctors, nurses, clerical, ambulance, porters and any ancillary staff) and hospital wide staff. Groups of up to 15 staff members can be accommodated and will be delivered on site or nearby. All disciplines are encouraged to attend. 3 categories 1 CEUs are awarded at completion. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 3 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Kathleen Gaffey & Alan Costello /Roscommon Mental Health Services 01st February 09.00-17.00 hrs Classroom 11 8 25 06th March 09.00-17.00 hrs 03rd April 9.00 17.00 hrs Classroom 11 Portiuncula Hospital 8 25 8 25 01st May 9.00 17.00 hrs Portiuncula Hospital 8 25 39

Intravenous Drug Administration Study Day Aim: This programme introduces registered nurses / midwives to the intravenous drug administration regional and local polices. It will prepare relevant staff for practical assessment to achieve competency in the clinical setting. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Demonstrate knowledge and best practice in relation to the guidelines, policy, calculations and procedure in intravenous drug administration Understand the guidelines and policy in relation to intravenous drug administration Understand haemovigilance and infection control procedures in relation to intravenous drug administration. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 4 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Ms. Mary McLoughlin, Clinical Facilitator GUH and other clinical facilitators; CPC s, Infection Control GUH, Pharmacist, Haemovigilance. 15th February 07.50 13.30 hrs Classroom 2 7 15 22nd March 07.50 13.30 hrs Classroom 2 7 15 12th April 07.50 13.30 hrs Classroom 2 7 15 17th May 07.50 13.30 hrs 14th June 07.50 13.30 hrs Classroom 2 Classroom 2 7 15 7 15 40

Introduction to Clinical Audit Aim: The overall aim of the Programme is to introduce the learner to the theory and practical application of clinical audit in the healthcare setting. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Define quality Define quality and safety improvement methodologies in health care Define clinical audit Review clinical audit cycles Review and explore further each stage of clinical audit cycle i.e. topic for audit, standards development, data collection and analysis, reporting, implementation stage and re evaluation/re-audit Obtain an overview of quality improvement in line with clinical audit NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s Facilitator Ms Maura Loftus, Specialist Co-ordinator, 18th April 08:30 17:15 hrs Classroom 1 6 12 14th June 08:30 17:15 hrs 6 12 41

Maternity Diabetic Study Day Aim: The aim of this programme is to provide registered midwives with the knowledge and skills to provide optimal care for women with Pre-gestational diabetes mellitus (type 1 & 2) and gestational diabetes and during pre-conceptional, pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Demonstrate greater knowledge and understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach in managing pre gestational and gestational Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Critically discuss the preconception counselling needs for women with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus Demonstrate a greater understanding of the endocrine and obstetric management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in pregnancy Explore how diet and nutrition affects diabetes in pregnancy Critically discuss the labour ward management of a mother with diabetes Mellitus Reflect on evidenced based practice using a multidisciplinary approach on the diagnosis and management of pre-gestational and gestational diabetes mellitus from the pre-conception to the post-natal period Educate women regarding insulin administration regimes and blood glucose monitoring equipment Have a clear understanding of the Hospital policy according to managing gestation diabetes. Target Audience: This study day aims to support Nurses and Midwives and members of the multidisciplinary team to address their education and training needs in relation to Maternity, Gynaecology & Women s Health NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 6 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Marie Todd RANP MUH, Prof Dunne Endocrinologist GUH, Eibhlin O Malley Dietician MUH, Ms Zoe Keaveny CNM 2 PUH, Ms Jean James ANP GUH, Ms Pauline Ferry S/M LUH, Ms Emma Cullen Gill Post/grad tissue viability & wound management, MS Marie Scahill S/M MUH, Workshop facilitators; Ms Marie Scahill MUH/ Ms Marie Todd MUH/ Ms Hilda Clarke PUH / Ms Breda Kirwan GUH/ Ms Susan McGinley LUH / Ms Anne Griffin LUH 05th March 08.45 17.00 hrs Maternity Lecture Theatre 12 20 05th March 08.45 17.00 hrs St. Brigid s Training Centre 12 20 Castlebar Base Site: Video Linked to, Portiuncula & Letterkenny University Hospital 42

Mental Health & Intellectual Disability Training Aim: To extend Knowledge base regarding Intellectual Disability particularly non RNID trained Nurses and provide exploration on key topic areas. For the promotion and facilitation of interagency links and caring for the Individual with an intellectual Disability across wider community settings. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Consider what is Intellectual Disability Differentiate types of Intellectual Disabilities and how they affect care provision Understand the main co-morbidities and life expectancy Consider the Implications of dual diagnosis Critically discuss the affect of behaviour and restrictive practice Target Audience: Primarily Registered Psychiatric Nurses and those working with Individuals with an Intellectual Disability NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 6 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Barbara Cunningham Tierney, CNM1, Brothers of Charity Services. 06th June 09:30-17:00 hrs Classroom 1 8 15 28th February 09:30-17:00 hrs 8 15 43

Midwifery: Making Every Count in Pregnancy and Beyond Aim: To support midwives build on their existing knowledge and skills in providing care to mothers and infants, who access maternity services across the healthcare settings. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Consider the National Maternity Strategy and planning for Maternity services in the future Demonstrate greater knowledge and understanding of the key messages of every contact counts for women of childbearing years Demonstrate greater knowledge on how to teach women pelvic floor exercises Be updated on the required recommended assessments at the different antenatal visits and discuss the antenatal education options. Increased awareness of perinatal mental health issues and the supports available/referral pathways Demonstrate greater knowledge and understands techniques to promote normal physiological processes in labouring women Midwifes in the community setting will have an opportunity to practice in the classroom setting midwifery skills in respect of; abdominal palpation & examination in pregnancy, post-natal examination, infant examination, breastfeeding attachment and challenges, promoting normality of labour Midwifes in the acute setting will have an opportunity to partake in a workshop promoting normality in Labour Target Audience: For all registered midwives whose caseloads include mothers and babies NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: Pending Programme Facilitator: Marcella Gavin A/CNM 1 Labour ward, Marie O Connor- Adult Mental Health Allocations officer MUH, Ann Doherty- Social worker MUH, Eithne Garrick PHN Lactation Consultant 16th May 08.45 17.00 hrs Maternity Lecture Theatre 12 30 Video Linked in collaboration between and Castlebar 44

Neonatal Study Day Neonatal Jaundice Aim: To provide participants with an overview of Neonatal Jaundice and the knowledge, skills and attitudes to deliver high quality care to the neonate with Jaundice Learning Outcomes: The Programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Increase awareness of the causative factors of jaundice and the associated signs and symptoms Provide an overview of the side effects of jaundice Highlight a pertinent assessment needs for neonates with jaundice Demonstrate the use of Bilimeter for recording levels of jaundice and associated graphing of same. Highlight the importance of the family centered care approach of the care of neonate with jaundice Target Audience: To provide an equally accessible education day for all nurses/midwives working in caring for the newborn/neonate both in the acute sector and in community care. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 2 CEU s. Programme Facilitator: Dr. D. O Donovan, Consultant Paediatrician, UHG, Ms. Jean James, ANP Neonatology, UHG and Ms. Deirdre Naughton, Maternity Practice Development Co-ordinator PUH. 14 th February 09.00 11.00 hrs 15 30 45

Non-Invasive Ventilation Study Day Aim: To provide theoretical education and practical training in respiratory failure and non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Gain knowledge of the assessment, interventions and management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure Gain theoretical education which will include types of respiratory and ventilatory failure lung (gas exchange) failure as manifested by hypoxaemia (Type 1) or pump (ventilatory) failure as manifested by hypercapnia (Type 2) including interpretation of arterial blood gases, and treatment with non-invasive ventilation. Discuss scenarios which will involve reflective practice, and a practical workshop which will provide familiarity with NIV machines, circuits and masks. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Ms. Donna Langan, Respiratory Staff Nurse GUH, Ms. Tara Hannon, Physiotherapist GUH, Ms. Christine Sheehan, CNM2 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), GUH, Ms. Ann Sheehan, Supervisor, ICU, GUH and other facilitators GUH. 08th February 07.45 16.30 hrs Classroom 1 10 20 07th June 07.45 16.30 hrs Classroom 1 10 20 46

Nutrition Reference Pack for Infants (0-12 months) 6 th Edition & Growth Monitoring in Children Training Aim: To update knowledge on infant feeding based on evidence base practice and to standardise infant feeding advice from health care professionals to ensure reliable and consistent messages. To build awareness, confidence and competence among Healthcare workers in monitoring the growth of infants and children. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Acknowledge breastfeeding as best choice for infants and how to best encourage and support breastfeeding. Be aware of alternative suitable feeds where mother has opted for such and have knowledge of their safe and appropriate use. Be familiar with normal growth and development of infants and public health nutrition recommendations. Understand the common infant feeding problems and their recommended management. Be familiar with the current weaning recommendations. Select and use the appropriate WHO Growth monitoring chart for a child Measure and record each of the components of growth monitoring length/height, head circumference and weight. Plot the length/height, head circumference, weight and the BMI centile. Interpret what the child s centile reading on the growth chart indicates about growth. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 3 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Ms. Lisa Corbett, Senior Community Nutritionist, CHO Area 2 and Ms. Valerie O Connor, Senior Community Dietician, CHO Area 2. 08th March 09.30 to 16.15 hrs Classroom 11 15 30 12th June 09.30 to 16.15 hrs Classroom 1 15 30 47

Pain Management (Acute and Chronic) in Adults Aim: To provide evidence based education to registered nurses/midwives in the assessment and management of acute, persistent and chronic pain in adults. Pre-Requisites: In preparation for this pain management programme, the registered nurse/midwife must complete the online elearning programme Encountering, Assessing and Managing Pain accessed through www.hseland. Please submit certificate of successful completion of elearning programme with Learning Events application form. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Discuss the professional, legal and ethical issues associated with pain assessment and pain management in the acute clinical setting. Understand the pathophysiology of pain mechanisms and the principles of pain management, in relation to safe clinical practice. Critically explore the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of analgesic drugs emphasising the rationale underpinning patient controlled analgesia Understand the principles of pain assessment and management in the context of evidenced based practice Have enhanced knowledge and understand the principles of managing acute and chronic pain and the incorporation of bio-psychosocial principles Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: o Assessing pain in adults o Safe and effective use of pain assessment tools o Documentation in pain assessment and management o Identification and management of problems, and potential complications associated with pain assessment Have enhanced knowledge and understanding of PCA therapy and patient monitoring Have enhanced knowledge of Local Anaesthetic Block and patient monitoring Practice independently and maintain competence in accordance with best evidence based practice. Ensure that practice is in accordance with national and local policies procedures, protocols and guidelines (PPPG s) Value that safe, effective and appropriate management of pain in adults is a fundamental component of nursing in clinical practice. Target Audience: All Registered Nurses/Midwives working in acute and primary care services. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approval: Pending Facilitators: Ms Joanna Fahy Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNSp) Pain, Mayo University Hospital (MUH), Dr Aidan O Shea, Consultant Anaesthetist (MUH), Ms Caroline Mitchell, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Chronic Pain Management, University Hospital, Ms Ger Colohan, Chief Pharmacist, MUH (TBC), Ms Meena O Neill Principal Psychologist, CHO 2 (TBC) and Ms Mary McNamara, Specialist Coordinator Centre of Nurse and Midwifery Education Tralee (TBC). 22nd May 08.45-16.30 hrs Classroom 1 12 25 Castlebar Base Site: Video Linked to University Hospital 48

PEG Tube Management in Primary Care Setting Aim: To support and expand the knowledge, skills and attitudes of registered nurses engaged in the delivery of care to adult patients/clients with gastrostomy tubes insitu. Learning Outcomes: The Programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Understand the rationale for the use of enteral nutrition via gastrostomy tube Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various gastrostomy tube types Demonstrate accuracy in the skill of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube care and management following instruction and supervision Be confident in identifying any complications if they arise with the PEG tube Understand the guiding principles of gastrostomy tube manufactures together with local Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Guidelines (PPPG s) Target Audience: All registered nurses/midwives with responsibility for managing the adult patient/client PEG tubes and feeding devices across care groups in acute and primary care settings. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 3 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Caroline Conmy, Gastroenterology CNS, Sligo University Hospitals, Dietetics Department. 29th January 09.00 13.00 hrs Classroom 1 15 30 49

Practical Obstetric Multi Professional Training (PROMPT) Aim: This programme is designed to facilitate practitioners to acquire or update their knowledge and skills on the management of Obstetric and Newborn Emergencies. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Provide multidisciplinary training in the management of Obstetric emergencies. Discuss the evidence and current guidelines related to Obstetric Emergencies and their Management. Provide an update for practitioners and to extend their knowledge and skills on the anticipation, and management of Obstetric emergencies Demonstrate the required skills to anticipate and respond to Obstetric emergencies and utilise the appropriate clinical management when performing emergency procedures. Emphasise the importance of communication skills and team work in the multidisciplinary approach to managing emergencies. Target Audience: Maternity Care Multidisciplinary team in Saolta Group NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 4.5 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Ms. Margaret Coohill, Midwifery Practice Development Co-ordinator GUH. Ms. Deirdre Naughton, Midwifery Practice Development Co-ordinator PUH. 23 rd February 08.30 16.30 hrs 13th March 08.00-13.00 hrs 08th May 08.00-13.00 hrs Maternity Boardroom Maternity Lecture Theatre, Maternity Department, Maternity Lecture Theatre, Maternity Department, 15 20 15 20 15 20 Ms. Margaret Coohill /Ms. Geraldine McHugh 091 544532 Margaret.coohill@hse.ie Ms. Margaret Coohill /Ms. Geraldine McHugh 091 544532 Margaret.coohill@hse.ie 18 th May 08.30 16.30 hrs 10th July 08.00-13.00 hrs Maternity Boardroom Maternity Lecture Theatre, Maternity Department, 15 20 15 20 Ms. Margaret Coohill /Ms. Geraldine McHugh 091 544532 Margaret.coohill@hse.ie 50

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Aim: To increase participant s awareness and knowledge of abuse of Vulnerable Adults and ensure they are in a better position to recognise it and report concerns. Learning Outcomes: The Programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Discuss and define abuse in the context of vulnerable persons Examine the different types of abuse and indicators of each Have a better understanding of how to recognise when abuse may be taking place Explore the HSE procedure for Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse: National Policy & Procedures and discuss their responsibilities therein. Consider the underlying principles within which all abuse responses should be framed. A clear understanding of how and where to report concerns of abuse. Target Audience: All HSE staff working with vulnerable adults. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: CEU s 3.5 Programme Facilitator: Ms. Angie Barry, Nurse Tutor. 09th March 09:30-16:30 hrs Classroom 11 6 12 28th March 09:30-16:30 hrs Classroom 1 6 12 03rd May 09:30-16:30 hrs Classroom 11 6 12 30th May 09:30-16:30 hrs 6 12 51

SAOR : Screening & Brief Interventions for Alcohol Use Aim: A brief intervention for alcohol use is a short, helpful conversation that focuses on assessing, and if necessary, assists a person to consider and alter their alcohol consumption. Brief interventions have shown to be effective in initiating change in alcohol consumption for people with mild to moderate alcohol-related problems and in helping people with more significant difficulties to access specialised alcohol treatment services. The SAOR Model has been adopted by the HSE as the model-of-choice for delivering brief interventions for alcohol use. Learning Outcomes: The Programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Critically discuss problem alcohol and drug use as it impacts their current work or area of practice Demonstrate an enhanced knowledge and awareness of contemporary models of screening and brief intervention for problem alcohol and drug use Identify problem alcohol and drug users who present to health and social care settings Utilise the SAOR model of Screening & Brief Intervention (SBI) in practice based scenarios Discuss the application of the SAOR model of screening and brief intervention for problem alcohol and drug use into their practice Target Audience: Nurses and Midwives NMBI CEUs Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approval: CEU s Pending Programme Facilitators: Mr. Emmet Major and Ms. Hazel Fleming 25th April 09.00-16.30 hrs Classroom 11 10 15 52

Scope of Nursing Practice for Nurses and Midwives Aim: The overall aim of the Programme is to enable all registered nurses and midwives to be guided using the Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework in determining their roles and responsibilities in relation to the provision of safe, quality patient care. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Understand the process of Regulation and the role and responsibility of Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) in the regulation of Nursing /Midwifery professions. Understand the Scope of Nursing & Midwifery Practice Framework (2015) especially in relation to Competence, Responsibility, Accountability, Autonomy, delegation and supervision in a practice setting while working collaboratively with other Heath Care professionals. Use the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Framework to guide everyday practice in a safe, responsible, effective and efficient manner. Aid in empowering nurses/midwives self reliance in the area of determining their own Scope of Nursing/Midwifery Practice. Recognise when care is provided outside the Scope of Practice of the Nurse or Midwife and seek the support of relevant healthcare professionals in meeting the health/care needs of the patient. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 4 CEU s Facilitator: Ms Maura Loftus, Specialist Co-ordinator,. 12th June 13.00 17.00 hrs 6 12 53

SEPSIS: Care and Management of the Patient Aim: To provide evidenced based knowledge to aid in the early identification of sepsis, severe sepsis and/or septic shock and its timely referral to afford patients maximum survival opportunities and reduce chronic sequelae associated with sepsis survival. PRE-REQUISITES: National Sepsis e-learning programme & Early Warning Score on HSELand to be completed. LEARNING OUTCOMES: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to Recognise the acutely deteriorating patient. Assess the patient and apply the diagnostic criteria for sepsis. Manage sepsis using the Sepsis 6 bundle in line with the National Clinical Guideline. Risk- stratify the patient and identify the need for specialist and/or critical care referral. Use the Clinical Decision Support Tool/Sepsis Screening Form to guide a consistent approach to sepsis management Communicate effectively with colleagues. NMBI CEU S AWARDED: 7 TARGARET AUDIENCE: All Registered Nurses/Midwives and Medical Staff & Allied Health care professionals in Acute Hospital & Primary Care settings. FACILITATORS: Ronán O Cathasaigh, Assistant Director of Nursing/Group Sepsis Lead, Saolta University Health Care Group and Saolta Sepsis Team TBC. 11th April 08.45-16.30 hrs Maternity Lecture Theatre 15 30 11th April 08.45-16.30 hrs 15 30 Castlebar Base Site: Video Link to GUH, RUH, PUH, SUH & LUH 54

Staff Engagement Aim: The aim of this highly interactive session is to build on existing leadership skills and share best practice. Delegates will experience increased confidence levels as a result of several role plays and leave with top tips to become more effective at motivating staff. Learning Outcomes: The Programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Know how to engage and truly motivate staff: Setting goals that mean something, tapping into Motivational Traits, using effective language patterns. Build on existing coaching skills in order to assist staff with their personal development within their job role. Utilise practical ways to improve team communication: Making team decisions, increasing contribution, effective feedback methods and challenging conversations. Understand the importance of individual and team values - they drive everything we do! Target Audience: All Clinical Nurse Managers NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 6.5 CEU s Facilitator: Mrs Jo Irwin, Director of i4 Training Ltd. www.i4training.ie 24th January 09.00-16.30 hrs Classroom 1 10 20 55

S.T.A.B.L.E. Background: The S.T.A.B.L.E. program is a tool that has been developed in the USA for the education of all levels of hospital staff in the post resuscitation care of sick infants prior to the arrival of the transport team. Participants complete both a pre and post-test in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the course Pre-requisite: A copy of the pre-test and answer sheet and a learner manual for each of the participants are forwarded when the names of those wishing to attend are confirmed. Learning Outcomes: The Programme will provide an opportunity for participants to address the following: S Stands for Sugar and Safe care This section covers IV therapy including fluid rates, glucose monitoring, and emergency treatment of hypoglycaemia T Stands for Temperature This section covers special temperature needs of infants and the detrimental effects of cold stress on infants A Stands for Airway This section covers evaluating respiratory distress, indications for intubation, assisting with intubation and interpreting blood gases. B Stands for Blood Pressure This section covers evaluation, recognition and treatment of shock L Stands for Lab Work This section covers pre-transport lab evaluation, including CBC interpretation and treatment of suspected shock E Stands for Emotional Support Target Audience: The course is designed for any health professional involved in the post-resuscitation and /or pre-transport care of sick newborns. On successful completion of the course participants receive a course completion card (forwarded after the course) and become a registered S.T.A.B.L.E. provider NMBI CEUs Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approval: CEU s Pending Programme Facilitator: Ann Bowden National Neonatal Transport Programme Coordinator, C/O Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Square, Dublin 1. 14th March 08.00 17.00 hrs 10 30 56

Teaching and Assessing (Preceptorship) Course Aim: To prepare registered nurses and midwives to support students in the four year degree programme. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Demonstrate knowledge of the changes in nurse education and the role of the preceptor. Explore and develop an environment for learning and assessment in clinical practice. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Ms. Frances Farrell and Ms. Laura Dempsey, School of Nursing and Midwifery National University Ireland, Clinical Placement Co-ordinators University Hospital and. 01st March 09.00 16.30 hrs Classroom 11 15 25 57

Teaching and Assessing (Preceptorship) Refresher Course Aim: To prepare registered nurses and midwives to support students in the four year degree programme. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Demonstrate knowledge of the changes in nurse education and the role of the preceptor. Explore and develop an environment for learning and assessment in clinical practice NMBI CEUs Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approval: CEU s Pending Programme Facilitators: Ms. Frances Farrelly, Ms. Catherine Dempsey, Lecturer School of Nursing & Midwifery National University Ireland, Clinical Placement Co-ordinators University Hospital and. 24th May 09.00 13.00 hrs Classroom 11 15 25 Carmel.brannigan@hse.ie 58

Tracheostomy Care Study Day Aim: To provide participants with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the management of a patient with a tracheostomy. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Demonstrate knowledge and best practice in relation to the management of the patient with a tracheostomy Understand Anatomy and Physiology of the Types of tubes, care and cleaning upper respiratory tract Be aware of the indications for a tracheostomy Understand the types of tracheostomies Be aware of complications of tracheostomies Be aware of communication issues Deal with emergencies Be involved in workshops dressing tracheostomies Understand humidification of tracheostomies Suctioning of tracheostomies. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s. Programme Facilitators: Ms. Christine Sheehan, RANP Critical Care Outreach, GUH, Ms. Patricia Gohery, Clinical Skills Facilitator, GUH, Yvonne Fehilly, Staff Nurse, Critical Care Outreach Team and Physiotherapist GUH. 20th February 07.45 16.30 hrs Classroom 1 15 25 05th June 07.45 16.30 hrs Classroom 1 15 25 59

Type 2 Diabetes: Educational Overview & Workshop Aim: To support nurses working in general practice and community settings to update their knowledge and skills in provision of care to individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Appreciation for public Diabetes awareness and prevention activities. Be familiar with the national clinical programme for Diabetes and the Model of Care as detailed in A Practical Guide to Type 2 Diabetes http://www.icgp.ie/go/library/catalogue/item/b5c683da-ece8-2264-dd43f57101fda2a6 Understand the role and function of the various members of the Diabetes multidisciplinary team Be aware of how individuals with Type 2 DM can access structured education programmes locally. Receive overview of current treatments used in managing Type 2 Diabetes Be updated on the technique and skills required to perform DM foot exam. Be able to identify further educational requirements to support them in caring for individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Target Audience: Practice Nurses, Public Health Nurses and Nurses working in Older Persons Services and Community settings. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s Facilitators: Ms. Elaine Newell, Integrated Care Diabetes CNS will be joined by members of the multidisciplinary Diabetes team and will include medical, podiatry and dietary representation. 17th May 08.45 17:00 hrs Venue To be confirmed 15 25 60

Venepuncture and Cannulation: An Extended Role of the Registered Nurse/Midwife Aim: This programme introduces registered nurses and midwives to the venepuncture and cannulation policy. It will prepare relevant staff members who have protocol in place at local level to ensure adequate supervision, assessment and competence to carry out this extended role. Pre-requisite: Participants must complete venepunture and Cannulation module on HSELand E- Learning Programme prior to attending this study day. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Demonstrate knowledge and best practice in relation to this guidelines, policy and procedure for venepuncture and Cannulation Understand the anatomy of the arm Be aware of haemovigilance Practice venepuncture and cannulation Understand the procedure demonstration and practice Be aware of Infection, Prevention and control. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 4 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Ms. Mary McLoughlin, Clinical Facilitator Oncology and Practice Development and Specialist Colleagues GUH, Ms. Judith Davitt, ADON, Infection Control, GUH, Ms. Martina O Connor, Haemovigilance Surveillance Officer, GUH.Ms. Catriona Raynor, CNM II, Ms. Fiona Hamrock, SN Roscommon Hospital Ms. Helen Lemass, CNS, Ms. Berna Walsh, CNS PUH and Ms. Helena Roddy, Haemovigilance Officer, PUH. Classroom 2 18th January 07.50-13.30 hrs 28th February 07.50 13.30 hrs 20th March 08.30 12.30 hrs 13.30 17.30 hrs 21st March 07.50 13.30 hrs 25th April 07.50 13.30 hrs 29th May 08.30 12.30 hrs 13.30 17.30 hrs 30th May 07.50 13.30 hrs 27th June 07.50 13.30 hrs 25th July 07.50 13.30 hrs Classroom 2 Classroom 2 Classroom 2 Classroom 2 Classroom 2 Classroom 2 10 15 10 15 10 15 10 15 10 15 10 15 10 15 10 15 10 15 61

What Matters to Me End of Life Care Aim: Improve end-of-life care in nursing homes, long-stay hospitals and older people s residential care settings by enhancing communication skills so staff at all levels are better able to engage in discussions with residents about what is really important to them This course addresses the theme of the HIQA 2014 inspection, End-of-Life-Care. Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Demonstrate knowledge and best practice in relation to communication in end of life care. Understand Culture and End-of-life-care Understand the impact of communication Demonstrate knowledge in advance Discussions Understand looking after yourself. Target Audience: This course is suitable for all staff providing care to residents in nursing homes and long term residential care homes. It is suitable for all staff and for interdisciplinary groups. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 6 CEU s Programme Facilitators: Ms. Angie Barry, Nurse Tutor,. 08th February 09.30 16.30 hrs Classroom 11 6 12 12th April 09.30 16.30 hrs Classroom 11 6 12 06th June 09.30 16.30 hrs 6 12 62

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Save The Date The Nursing & Midwifery Planning Development Unit HSE West/Mid- West invite you to save the date for a conference titled; Bariatric Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Multifaceted Condition Wednesday 7th March, 2018 The Clayton Hotel, The conference programme will have a multidisciplinary team focus which will include a range of speakers on the topic of bariatric care. Registration details & Programme of the event will follow in the New Year For further information, please contact Maura Loftus Maura.loftus@hse.ie 64

Community Nursing Oncology Module NCCP, NUIG and Aim: Aim of this module is to provide community nurses with evidence based knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely care for patients in the community within an expanded scope of practice. Pre-requisite: It is recommended that participants will have 100% attendance Learning Outcomes: Unit 1 - Structure and Organisation of Cancer Services Unit 2 Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, Screening and Treatment Modalities Unit 3 Site Specific Cancers Unit 4 Significant Cancer Events and Oncological Emergencies Unit 5 Supportive Interventions Psycho-Oncology Unit 6 Clinical Skills Workshops Unit 7 Clinical Placements Assessment: 1. Presentation of a Case Study 2. Reflective Essay on the Case Presentation Target Audience: Public Health Nurses Programme Facilitators: Maura Loftus, Specialist co-ordinator, Ms. Mary McLoughlin, Clinical Skills Facilitator, UHG and specialist colleagues from Oncology and other services at UGH, Dr. Maura Dowling, Lecturer NUIG 31 st January 14 th February 21 st February 28 th February 7 th March 11 th April 8 16 Carmel Brannigan Participants from, Roscommon, Limerick and Mayo Community Nursing Services 65

National Transport Medicine Programme: Outreach Paediatric Transport Study Day Aim: To enhance health professional s knowledge in the stabilisation, preparation and safe transportation of critically ill children. Pre - Requisites: Participants must have basic life support skills, or APL, PALS, PILS, APLS, or equivalent course Learning Outcomes: The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Have a better understanding of the importance of adequate stabilisation of babies and children prior to transport Gain a better understanding of the importance of preparation and packaging of the patient Understand what is meant by time critical transfer Understand the importance of good communication and documentation in the transport environment Have a greater knowledge of the ambulance environment and resources available Target Audience: For nursing and medical personnel involved in the transfer of critically ill patients i.e ICU, Emergency Department (E.D.), Children s Unit. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 6.5 CEU s Programme Facilitators: National Medicine Transport Programme Team T.B.C. 08.30 17.00 hrs 10 20 66

American Heart Association Accredited Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Course Aim: The aim of this Provider Course is designed for health care providers whose responsibilities may require them to participate in neonatal resuscitations. This skills based programme teaches the psychomotor and clinical skills required to resuscitate newborns. Learning Outcomes: The Programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Review cases in Neonatal Resuscitation: Translating Knowledge and Skill into Performance Revise NRP Algorithm Understand initial Steps of Resuscitation Inserting UVC catheter Intubation Practicing Skills Work Stations The Expert team (Scene Awareness, ISBAR Communication, Decision Making, Leadership) Debrief Become competent in neonatal resuscitation. Target Audience: Midwives in Saolta Group Programme Facilitators: Ms. Deirdre Naughton, Midwifery Practice Development Coordinator, PUH and Ms. Anne Murray, CMS, Neonatal Resuscitation. 27 th of February 09.30-13.30 hrs Maternity Classroom Ballinalsoe 4 8 17 th of April 09.30-13.30 hrs Maternity Classroom Ballinalsoe 4 8 25 th of May 09.30-13.30 hrs Maternity Classroom Ballinalsoe 4 8 06 th of July 09.30-13.30 hrs Maternity Classroom Ballinalsoe 4 8 67

Paediatric Immediate Life Support (pils) Resuscitation Council (UK) Approved Aim: The pils course teaches how to recognise the seriously ill child, as well as how to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the clinical setting. Pre requisite: This course is designed for nursing, doctors and healthcare professional staff that proved care and treatment for children in a acute medical environment. Pre-course pack is sent out 2 weeks prior the course. Learning Outcomes: The Programme will provide an opportunity for participants to: Understand the structured ABCDE approach that facilitates rapid recognition of seriously ill children. Provide appropriate initial treatment interventions to prevent cardiorespiratory arrest. Treat children in respiratory or cardiorespiratory arrest until the arrival of more experienced assistance. To become members of a paediatric resuscitation team. NMBI CEU s Awarded: NMBI Category 1 Approved: 7 CEU s Programme Facilitator: Mr. Joe Fahy, Resuscitation Officer joe.fahy@hse.ie T.B.C. 08:30hrs-16:00hrs Resuscitation Training Dept. 4 6 68

The in association with the National Leadership and Innovation Centre are facilitating the programme: Programme: EMPOWERING SELF AND OTHERS FOUNDATION PROGRAMME Empowering Self and Others: For Staff Nurses and Staff Midwives Unlocking leadership potential.. This 2.5 day programme will support you to unlock your leadership potential, identify and explore your leadership skills and knowledge as you continue your personal and professional development journey. Content: You will learn How to develop your clinical leadership competencies What clinical leadership is and why does it matter? How to lead and empower yourself and others How to identify your values and to understand their personal and professional impact How to be an effective and progressive team member How to develop optimal communication skills Benefits: You will Have time to invest time in your professional development Continue your journey of ongoing leadership competency development Explore and develop your personal and professional leadership skills and ability Experience new perspectives and tools to support you in your role Become part of a peer network to create a forum for shared learning into the future Dates, venue and application process 14th March 15th March 17th April Classroom 11 15 30 To book a place please speak with your line manager 69

Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate Dr Steevens Hospital Dublin 8. Tel:+353-1-6352381 Fax: +353-1-6352509 Mobile 087 2276399 Email: Michael.shannon@hse.ie DISCLAIMER FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING BY THE CENTRES OF NURSE AND MIDWIFERY EDUCATION Dear Director, You may be aware that my office has sought clarification around a number of issues relating to the area of education/training provision by the HSE/voluntary organisations to healthcare staff employed in the private sector. In this regard the Director of the State Claims Agency has confirmed that the Clinical Indemnity Scheme will indemnify the HSE in circumstances where it has provided education to a staff member employed in the private sector and where there is an allegation, arising in the context of a claim in negligence for personal injuries, that such educational advice contributed to or caused the occurrence of the personal injury. On the advice of the State Claims Agency separate legal advice was sought by the ONMSD in relation to limiting potential liability to the HSE. The attached disclaimer for the provision of education/training by the s applies to nurses, midwives and other healthcare staff who are engaged in a clinical environment whether public and /or private. The disclaimer should form a fundamental part of the terms and conditions upon which the HSE provides the education/training. The disclaimer has been drafted so as to make clear that the education/training programmes have an educational purpose and are designed to supplement (and not replace) the professional responsibilities of every nurse and midwife. It is not required to be signed by participants; however it is necessary to ensure that it is communicated clearly in respect of all education/training programmes. If a person disagrees with the disclaimer being a term and condition of the education/training programme, then it should be explained to the individual that the disclaimer is non negotiable. It should also be noted that the HSE does not have statutory power to charge its employees, agency nurses, practice nurses or other individuals in respect of education/training programmes provided to those individuals. Accordingly a risk exists that any charges applied by the HSE in this regard are beyond its powers and thus, may be liable to be repaid. Therefore any (HSE) which has imposed charges for education/training provision must now discontinue this practice. Thank you for your ongoing support and please do not hesitate to contact my office if you require further clarification. Yours Sincerely, Dr Michael Shannon Nursingand Midwifery Services Director Assistant National Director, Clinical Strategy and Programmes Directorate, Health Service Executive Adjunct Professor, UCD School of Nursing and Midwifery and Health Systems 70

DISCLAIMER FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING BY THE CENTRES OF NURSE AND MIDWIFERY EDUCATION Attendance and/ or participation in the above programme which is provided by, or on behalf of, Health Service Executive (the HSE ) are subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. This programme is developed solely for the purposes of HSE s requirements in the interests of protecting the health of the public in respect of the knowledge and training of nurses, midwives and other healthcare staff who are engaged in a clinical environment (whether public and/ or private). 2. In light of these purposes, this programme is intended to provide educational information to aid and augment an understanding of the theoretical subject matter presented and/ or the practical application of certain skills and competencies. 3. It is the individual responsibility of each practitioner to assess and maintain his/ her own competence in respect of any situation and to assess the limitations of his/ her competence. This programme is not intended to affect, interfere with or limit a person s individual responsibility to practice safely and effectively within his/ her scope of practice and in accordance with any local policies, guidelines and/ or protocols which may exist. 4. The HSE shall have no liability, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, for any injury, loss, damage or claim arising out of, or in connection with, any person s attendance and/ or participation in this programme including but not limited to the subject matter thereof and/ or arising out of the use of any handbooks, guidance notes, other documentation, oral presentations/ demonstrations, webbased learning tools or any other instruction or materials provided as part of this course (the Materials ), howsoever arising. 5. Any Materials provided by HSE as part of this programme are provided for information and guidance purposes only. HSE makes no representation assurance, warranty or guarantee of any kind whatsoever in relation to the Materials. The provision of the Materials is without prejudice to the obligation of persons attending and/ or participating in this programme to continually develop themselves as professionals, where applicable. These terms and conditions are without prejudice to the operation of the Clinical Indemnity Scheme and the professional responsibilities of any persons attending and/ or participating in this programme 71

Library Services HSE West Access Journals, ebooks, Databases, and other resources @ www.hselibrary.ie/west Resources include: CINAHL Complete; RCN Journals; MIDIRS; BNI; Proquest Nursing and Allied Health Source; Royal Marsden Manual Online; DynaMed Plus; UpToDate; Clinical Key; BMJ Journals; PsychINFO; BNF; SocINDEX; Wiley Journals; Lancet; NEJM Also available: Summon One Search Search all of the Library Resources from one search box @ hsewest.summon.serialssolutions.com Connect seamlessly from within the HSE West Network Login from outside with an Athens account To apply for an Athens username and password visit www.hselibrary.ie/west and register your details Access is open to all HSE West employees Your Local On-Site Library also provides: Book Collection; Hardcopy Journals; PCs; Internet Access; Photocopying and Printing; Article Access; Inter Library Loans; Database Training-Group/Individual Library Services HQ, Merlin Park Hospital, Tel: 091 775327/5346 email: library@hse.ie Library Services UHG University Hospital Tel: 091 542650/2648 email: library.uchg@hse.ie Healthcare Library Portiuncula Hospital Tel: 09096 48388 email: library.portiuncula@hse.ie 72

USEFUL WEBSITES Title Summary Access at Healthy Ireland The Healthy Ireland (HI) Framework was adopted by the Irish Government in 2013 in response to Ireland's changing health and wellbeing profile. While life expectancy has increased, and mortality from a range of diseases has fallen significantly, there are many trends that are leading us toward an unhealthy and extremely costly future. It envisions a Healthy Ireland; where everyone can enjoy physical and mental health and wellbeing to their full potential; where wellbeing is valued and supported at every level of society and is everyone's responsibility. www.hse.ie/eng/health/hl/hi/h IFramework.html HSELanD HEALTH SERVICE E-LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT TOOLBOX TALKS CLINICAL GOVERNANCE HSELanD contains over 130 online learning programmes, resources, assessment & planning tools to support you in your current job role and with your personal and professional development. Patient Safety Toolbox Talks are a resource to enable short, discussions or presentations by line managers to their staff which is generally focused on one specific topic or theme which addresses in simple terms to prompt staff to practice in a safer and more meaningful manner Each individual, as part of a team: knows the purpose and function of leadership and accountability for good clinical and social care; knows their responsibility, level of authority and who they are accountable to; understands how the principles of clinical governance can be applied in their diverse practice; consistently demonstrates a commitment to the principles of clinical governance in decision making A culture of trust, openness, respect and caring is evident among managers, clinicians, staff and patients. Clinical governance is embedded within the overall corporate governance arrangements for the statutory and voluntary health and personal social services in realising improved outcome for patients. Click on link for a comprehensive suite of resources to support clinical governance https://www.hseland.ie/dash/ help-lms.asp http://hsenet.hse.ie/intranet/ qualitypatientsafety/?importur l=http://localhost:82/eng/abo ut/who/qualityandpatientsafet y/resourcesintelligence/toolbox_talks/patientsafetytoolbo xtalks.html http://hsenet.hse.ie/intranet/ qualitypatientsafety/?importur l=http://localhost:82/eng/abo ut/who/qualityandpatientsafet y/resourcesintelligence/quality _and_patient_safety_docume nts/clingov.html 73

Title Summary Access at Quality and Safety; sharing our learning A framework for governance of quality and safety was developed in collaboration with health service providers, the framework is made up of vision, principles and matrix of structures and processes that support clinical governance development set out below. The main purpose of this report is to consolidate the learning and make core recommendations for health service providers, policy makers and commissioners to inform their own specific actions plans. Quality does not happen by accident across this initiative there was tremendous learning which is captured in the report. Some of our important insights are: - Active listening with patients and staff - understanding the experience of patients (what matters to them) and what motivates staff is central in creating a quality culture. - Real time measurement prompts wise decisions which lead to the need for good quality data and transparency - Terminology matters in avoiding confusion - the term clinical governance was seen by some as management speak - therefore, we are proposing the term quality and safety and specifically governance for quality and safety. http://hsenet.hse.ie/mk5qhhl PmjIti9clXfw4Xg%3d%3d/eng /about/who/qualityandpatient safety/clinicalgovernance/cg_ docs/sharingourlearningfinal. pdf?importedresourceid=mk5 QHhLPmjIti9clXfw4Xg%3d%3d OPEN DISCLOSURE The single most important obligation for any health system is patient safety and improving the quality of care. During the Clinical Governance development initiative practical experience was gained of the structures and processes which are a prerequisite to delivering quality and safety. The recommendations are provided to guide and support (i) health service providers and (ii) policy makers and commissioners in improving care provided across the healthcare system To access the open disclosure national documents and supporting resources, click on the links below http://hsenet.hse.ie/qualitypat ientsafety/?importurl=http://l ocalhost:82/eng/about/who/q ualityandpatientsafety/nau/op en_disclosure/ 74

Title Summary Access at Guidance for Setting up and Engaging Patients/Service Users on Patient/Service User Councils The experience of care, as perceived by the patients and service users, is a key factor in health care quality and safety. International studies show that bringing the perspectives of patients, service users and families directly into the planning, delivery and evaluation of health care and working in partnership with patients and families improves the quality and safety of health care and patient and staff experience. http://hsenet.hse.ie/mk15jvny VV9tGKm6ttuV2w%3d%3d/en g/about/who/qualityandpatien tsafety/nau/central_office,_n ational_advocacy_unit/guidan ce_for_setting_up_and_engagi ng_patients_service_users_on _patient_service_user_council s.pdf?importedresourceid=m k15jvnyvv9tgkm6ttuv2w%3d %3d Listening to older people report 2015 Listening meetings are designed to elicit issues of importance to the groups who attend such meetings. They have their own dynamics that can affect the way that the discussion flows and the extent of subsequent elaboration http://hsenet.hse.ie/fbrkrl4w 25AlxXR9eM%2fz4Q%3d%3d/ eng/about/who/qualityandpati entsafety/nau/central_office,_ National_Advocacy_Unit/Listen ing_to_older_people_report_ 2015.pdf?ImportedResou rceid=fbrkrl4w25alxxr9em% 2f z4q%3d%3d Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI): www.nursingboard.ie 75