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Education for
Practice
OTAGO
2020
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
-1-Introduction
This booklet outlines the training opportunities that are available in 2020 for current and future Healthcare Workforce
staff via the Southern DHB Otago Practice Development Unit. The booklet is designed to assist you in making informed
education choices to meet both mandatory education requirements and your own professional development. An
electronic copy of this booklet can be found on the Otago Practice Development SharePoint site.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this booklet at the time of
printing. However scheduled sessions may change so please check the electronic version of this book on the Otago
Practice Development SharePoint site.
https://pulse.southerndhb.govt.nz/ws/PDU/SitePages/Home.aspx
Venues for education sessions are stated on each programme outline and are governed by room availability so take
careful note of the designated location. Some sessions have a maximum number of participants so it is important that
you register through the appropriate contact person as per the details on the programme outline. Each programme
outline indicates the suitable target audience.
To register, follow the required processes in your practice area i.e. discuss with or register through your manager.
If, at a later date, you are unable to attend, please contact the course facilitator and your line manager as soon as
possible so that you can withdraw from the course and allow for others to fill the space. You may be offered an
alternative date by the facilitator if sessions are oversubscribed. Additional sessions may also be scheduled according
to demand.
Each programme outline indicates if there is a cost involved. On the whole there is no charge for education in 2020.
MENTAL HEALTH ONLY
Mental Health Addictions and Intellectual Disability Services publish the 2020 District Training Calendar for both
Invercargill and Dunedin on their SharePoint site at the following link:
http://pulse.southerndhb.govt.nz/ws/mhedu/Lists/Calendar/calendar.aspx
The Excel Training Planner is located at our SharePoint site and outlines events for the entire year with details on how
to book into the relevant workshops.
You may navigate to it by selecting ‘Useful Links District’ from the Pulse main page SharePoint Services
Mental Health Education and Training Shared documents all DHB Staff Training Planner
(Excel spread sheet).
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
-2-WORKSHOP PAGE
Introduction 1
Workshop Chronological List 3-7
Advanced Care Planning Workshop 8
Advanced Cardio-Respiratory Workshop 9-10
Advanced CVAD Workshop 11
Blood SPOT (Short Programme of Transfusion) – Study Day 12
Cardio Respiratory Workshop 13-14
Combined Fisher and Paykel and ResMed Study Day – NIV hands on 15
Cultural Competencies Work Shop 2 16
CVAD Workshop 17
Deteriorating Patient Workshop 18
Evac Chair 19
Health of the Older Person Study Day 20
Immediate Life Support Practical 21
Immediate Life Support Instructor Workshop 22
Kā Huruhuru Kea- Person-Centred Care and Understanding Behaviour 23
Male Catheterisation Course 24
Mandatory Training Programme 25
Midwifery Emergency Skills Day 26
Newborn Life Support Course 27
NZRC CORE Advanced Rescuer Course 28-29
PDRP Dates for 2020 30
PDRP Assessor Education Workshop (District) 31
PDRP Portfolio Workshop – “Getting it right the first time” 32
Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training (PROMPT) 33
Queen Mary Mandatory Training Day 34
Stroke Study Day 35
Telemetry Training 36
Tikaka and Kawa, Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop 1 37
Wound Care Competency Day (NPWT and Compression Competency) 38-39
Wound Care Implications and Treatments Study Day 40
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-3-WORKSHOP TOPIC DATE WORKSHOP TOPIC DATE
JANUARY
Male Catheterisation Course Thurs 23rd NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Course Thurs 16th +
Thurs 30th *
New Born Life Support (NZRC) Weds 29th
FEBRUARY
Cardio-Respiratory Workshop Tues 25th PDRP Drop In Session Tue 25th
Immediate Life Support Practical Tues 18th PDRP Portfolio Assessment Day Otago Weds 5th, Mon
10th + Thurs 13th
Mandatory Training Programme Weds 5th + Weds Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Fri 28th
12th Training (PROMPT)
Midwifery Emergency Skills Day Fri 14th Wound Care Implications and Mon 10th
(2019 Catch-up day) Treatments
New Born Life Support (NZRC) Weds 26th
NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Thurs 13th + 27th *
Course
MARCH
Blood SPOT Weds 17th NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Course Thurs 12th
Deteriorating Patient Workshop Thurs 19th PDRP Portfolio Workshop – ‘Making it Weds 11th
easy’
Immediate Life Support Practical Tues 10th PDRP Drop In Session Weds 25th
Kā Huruhuru Kea: Patient-centred Thurs 12th PDRP Portfolio Assessment Day Otago Thurs 5th
care and understanding behaviour
Mandatory Training Programme Weds 4th + Weds Telemetry Training Tues 31st
18th
Male Catheterisation Course Thurs 26th Wound Care Competency Day (NPWT Mon 9th
and Compression Competency)
New Born Life Support (NZRC) Weds 25th
APRIL
Advanced Cardio-Respiratory Tues 7th PDRP Assessor Workshop (DISTRICT) Mon 2nd
Workshops
Mandatory Training Programme Weds 1st + Weds PDRP Drop In Session Weds 30th
29th
Male Catheterisation Course Thurs 23rd + Thurs Queen Mary Mandatory Training Fri 3rd
30th Workshop
Midwifery Emergency Skills Day Fri 24th Wound Care Implications and Mon 13th
Treatments
NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Thurs 2nd + Thurs
Course 30th *
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-4-MAY
Cardio-Respiratory Workshop Tues 5th NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Course Thurs 21st
Immediate Life Support Practical Tues 5th PDRP Drop In Session Wed
27th
Kā Huruhuru Kea: Patient-centred Thurs 28th PDRP Portfolio Assessment Day Otago Tue 5th,
care and understanding behaviour Thu 7th +
Tue 12th
Mandatory Training Programme Weds 13th + Weds Queen Mary Mandatory Training Fri 15th
27th Workshop
Male Catheterisation Course Thurs 28th Queen Mary Mandatory Training Tues 19th
Workshop (Alexandra)
Midwifery Emergency Skills Day Fri 1st Wound Care Competency Day (NPWT Mon 11th
and Compression Competency)
New Born Life Support (NZRC) Weds 27th
JUNE
Deteriorating Patient Workshop Thurs 11th PDRP Drop In Session Tue 30th
Immediate Life Support Practical Tues 9th PDRP Portfolio Assessment Day Otago Mon 8th
Mandatory Training Programme Weds 10th + Weds Queen Mary Mandatory Training
Fri 12th
24th Workshop
Male Catheterisation Course Thurs 18th Stroke Day Fri 5th
Midwifery Emergency Skills Day Fri 5th Telemetry Training Tues 9th
NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Thurs 4th + 18th Wound Care Competency Day (NPWT
Mon 8th
Course and Compression Competency)
JULY
Immediate Life Support Practical Tues 7th NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Course Thurs 16th + 30th
Mandatory Training Programme Weds 8th + Weds PDRP Drop In Session
Thurs 30th
22nd
Male Catheterisation Course Thurs 9th + 23rd Queen Mary Mandatory Training
Fri 17th
Workshop
Midwifery Emergency Skills Day Wound Care Implications and
Fri 3rd + Fri 31st Mon 13th
Treatments
New Born Life Support (NZRC) Weds 22nd
AUGUST
Cardio-Respiratory Workshop Tues 4th New Born Life Support (NZRC) Thurs 27th
(Alexandra)
Deteriorating Patient Workshop Thurs 20th NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Course Thurs 13th * +
Thurs 27th
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-5-Immediate Life Support Practical Tues 4th PDRP Drop In Session Tue 25th
Mandatory Training Programme Weds 5th + 19th PDRP Portfolio Assessment Day Otago Weds 5th + Mon
10th
Male Catheterisation Course Thurs 6th Queen Mary Mandatory Training Fri 7th
Workshop
SEPTEMBER
Combined Fisher and Paykel and Tues 22nd Midwifery Emergency Skills Day Thurs Sept 3rd
ResMed Study Day – NIV hands on
Immediate Life Support Practical Tues 8th NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Course Thurs Sep 10th +
Sep 24th
Mandatory Training Programme Weds 2nd + Weds PDRP Drop In Session Tue 29th
30th
Male Catheterisation Course Thurs 10th + Thurs Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Fri 25th
24th Training (PROMPT)
OCTOBER
Advanced Cardio-Respiratory Tues 6th NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Course Thurs 8th * +
Workshops Thurs 22nd
Blood SPOT Weds 7th PDRP Portfolio Workshop – ‘Making it Thurs 15th
easy’
Immediate Life Support Practical Tues 13th PDRP Drop In Session Tue 27th
Mandatory Training Programme Weds 14th PDRP Portfolio Assessment Day Otago Tues 13th
Male Catheterisation Course Thurs 15th Queen Mary Mandatory Training Fri 23rd
Workshop
Midwifery Emergency Skills Day Fri 9th Telemetry Training Tues 27th
New Born Life Support (NZRC) Weds 28th Wound Care Competency Day (NPWT Mon 5th
and Compression Competency)
NOVEMBER
Cardio-Respiratory Workshop Tues 3rd Midwifery Emergency Skills Day Fri Nov 27th
(Alexandra)
Deteriorating Patient Workshop Thurs 19th New Born Life Support (NZRC) Weds 11th
Immediate Life Support Practical Tues 3rd NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Course Thurs 12th * +
26th
Kā Huruhuru Kea: Patient-centred Thurs 12th PDRP Portfolio Assessment Day Otago Weds 4th, Mon
care and understanding behaviour 9th, Thu 12th +
Tue 17th
Mandatory Training Programme Weds 11th + Weds Queen Mary Mandatory Training Fri 13th
25th Workshop
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
-6-Male Catheterisation Course Thurs 5th Wound Care Competency Day (NPWT Mon 9th
and Compression Competency)
Midwifery Emergency Skills Day Fri Nov 6th
DECEMBER
Immediate Life Support Practical Tues 8th New Born Life Support (NZRC) Weds 9th
Mandatory Training Programme Weds 9th NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Course Thurs 10th
Male Catheterisation Course Thurs 10th Queen Mary Mandatory Training Fri 11th
Workshop
Midwifery Emergency Skills Day Fri Dec 4th Wound Care Implications and Mon 14th
Treatments
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
-7-Advance Care Planning (ACP): Level 1A One Day Workshops
Desired Learning Outcomes:
an in depth understanding of ACP and the legal framework, and how to use it
the ability to take part in uncomplicated ACP conversations
the ability to capture a patient’s voice through conversations and documentation
Workshop Content:
sharing experiences of ACP
clarifying legal framework
case discussions
practicing and documenting ACP conversations
ACP in practice
Dates 18th February 2020
4th November 2020
WellSouth Cargill House
Venue 333 Princes Street
Dunedin
Start Time &
Duration 08:30 – 15:30
Additional Course pre-requisite: ACP e-learning needs to be completed before
Information attending the workshop. https://acp.elearning.ac.nz
Target Audience This course is available to all Registered Health Care Professionals
Facilitator Helen Sawyer (CNS, Palliative Care, SDHB)
Viv Williams (Care Plan Coordinator, WellSouth)
Bookings Please complete the application process by registering at
http://training.wellsouth.org.nz/upcoming-events/
Information regarding venues/times on this link
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
-8-Advanced Cardio-Respiratory Workshop
Aims / Purpose:
The aim of this workshop is to provide Nurses’ with advanced knowledge in Cardiology and Respiratory Nursing.
The workshop is divided into two 3 and a half hour sessions.
The Cardiology workshop is in the morning and a Respiratory workshop in the afternoon.
Desired Learning Outcomes:
The Cardiology workshop will provide more advanced skills and builds on top of the Cardio-Respiratory Workshops.
Cardiogenic shock, temporary and permanent pacing, cardiac catheterisation and intra-aortic balloon pumps will be
discussed along with more advanced cardiac anatomy and physiology.
The Respiratory afternoon session will discuss spirometry, blood gas interpretation, management of breathlessness,
palliation and case studies.
Content:
ECG Workshop Respiratory Workshop
- Advanced cardiac anatomy and physiology. - Non-invasive ventilation (minimal).
- Understanding cardiogenic shock. - Spirometry.
- Temporary and permanent pace making. - Blood gas interpretation.
- Cardiac catheterisation, intra-aortic balloon - Management of breathlessness/palliation
pumps. - Case Studies
Day Dates Venue
Tuesday 7th April 2020 Fraser Room A
Tuesday 6th October 2020 Fraser Room A
Nurses and Allied Health.
Target Audience
Hospital and community based health professionals.
Start time & Duration 08:45 hours – 8 hours
Facilitator Jo Robertson-Smith – Cardiology Workshop
Debbie Hannah – Respiratory Workshop
Additional Information Participants are welcome to attend the full workshop or just the morning or
afternoon session.
Please make this clear when enrolling.
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
-9-Bookings Employee Connect
Jo Robertson-Smith – internal 58436 or
Name & Phone
0275910959
Debbie Hannah
Joanne.robertson@southerndhb.govt.nz
Email
Debbie.hannah@southerndhb.govt.nz
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 10 -Advanced CVAD Workshop
Desired Learning Outcomes: Registered nurses will develop skills in problem solving CVAD complications in order to
restore functionality of the device. Registered nurses to become competent in accessing and de-accessing ports.
Evidence of Level Two CVAD competency is a pre-requisite for this workshop.
Content Description: Revision of vein anatomy & physiology
Indications for CVAD
Complications & troubleshooting
Restoring patency of CVAD by using Alteplase
Port accessing and de-accessing
Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)
Day Date Venue
TBC
Target Audience Registered Nurses
Start Time and 09:00 – 1630hrs
Duration
Attendee Limit 12
Facilitator Ellen Jones & Derek Smith
Additional Reading material handed out on the day
Information
Cost No charge
Ellen Jones (IV CNS) 0272255032
Otago
Ellen.jones@southerndhb.govt.nz
Set up on Employee Connect as ‘Advanced CVAD workshop’
Employee
Connect
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 11 -Blood SPOT (Short Programme of Transfusion) – Study Days
Desired Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the study day participants will:
• Have gained an appreciation of the vein to vein nature of blood transfusion
• Understand the appropriate and safe use of blood products
• Have gained ‘blood’ translation skills to improve the transfusion experience for recipients
Content Description:
This study day aims to provide participants with an opportunity to learn and question the application and significance
of blood transfusion in current practice. Topics covered include pathophysiology of blood, anaemia, blood safety,
haemovigilance, serology testing, haemostasis, warfarin and NOAC reversal, massive transfusion and fractionated
blood products.
Day Date Venue
Wednesday 17th March 2020 Octagonal Room, First Floor, Dunedin Hospital
Wednesday 7th October 2020 Octagonal Room, First Floor, Dunedin Hospital
Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives, Registered Anaesthetic Technicians
Target Audience
and Enrolled Nurses
Start Time and
0830 – 16:30 (7.5 hrs)
Duration
Attendee Limit 20 maximum
Facilitator Suzi Rishworth, NZ Blood Service (Dunedin Hospital)
Cost No charge
Suzi Rishworth
Register via Ext 59368 or DDI 03 470 9368 or 0275 577 534 e-mail:
Contact
email only suzi.rishworth@nzblood.co.nz
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 12 -Cardio-Respiratory Workshop
Aims / Purpose:
The aim of this workshop is to improve Nurses’ fundamental Cardiology and Respiratory knowledge.
The workshop is divided into two 3 and a half hour sessions.
The Cardiology workshop is in the morning and a Respiratory workshop in the afternoon.
Desired Learning Outcomes:
The ECG workshop will provide an introduction to a number of areas: achieving a good quality 12 lead ECG recording,
understanding the conduction cycle (a basic understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology is assumed), and the difference in
ischaemia and infarction with basic ECG recognition.
By the end of the respiratory afternoon session nurses will appreciate the importance of thorough respiratory assessment and
underrated the difference between asthmas and COPD and have gained an awareness of the fundamentals of disease
management and the role of inhaled therapies.
Content:
ECG Workshop Respiratory Workshop
- Taking a 12 lead ECG and trouble shooting. - Respiratory assessment.
- Understanding the electrical cardiac cycle and ECG - Basic asthma and COPD pathophysiology.
- Rhythm recognition (e.g. sinus rhythm, ectopic heart - Fundamentals of disease management.
beats, basic heart block and AF). - Practice in inhaler use.
- Infarction and ischaemia on ECG.
Day Dates Venue
Tuesday 25th Feb 2020 Fraser Room A
Tuesday 5th May 2020 Fraser Room A
Tuesday 4th Aug 2020 Fraser Room A
Tuesday 3rd Nov 2020 Fraser Room A
Target Audience
Registered and Enrolled Nurses.
Hospital and community based health professionals.
Start time & Duration 08:30 hours
Facilitator Jo Robertson-Smith – Cardiology Workshop
Debbie Hannah – Respiratory Workshop
Additional Information Participants are welcome to attend the full workshop or just the
morning or afternoon session.
Please make this clear when enrolling.
Bookings Employee
Connect
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 13 -Jo Robertson-Smith – internal 58436 or
Name & Phone
0275910959
Debbie Hannah
Joanne.robertson@southerndhb.govt.nz
Email
Debbie.hannah@southerndhb.govt.nz
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 14 -Combined Fisher and Paykel and ResMed Study Day – NIV hands on
Aims / Purpose:
A respiratory study day for Nurses who work with ResMed Stellar 150 BiPAP and other Fisher & Paykel respiratory
products such as Airvo and CPAP humidified bases. Theory is presented and there will be hands on practical sessions
after some theory in the morning.
Desired Learning Outcomes:
- Participant will be aware of the reason for using different respiratory devices and understand its benefits and
limitations
- Become familiar with the devices and utilising different settings.
The afternoon incudes lengthy hands on with the ResMed Stellar 150 BiPAP device.
- Understand the respiratory system and assessment
- Understand humidity and its role in the respiratory tract.
- Understand the physiology of oxygen and pressure delivery in detail.
Day Dates Venue
Tuesday 22nd Sept 2020 Fraser Room A
Nurses and Allied Health.
Target Audience
Hospital based health professionals.
Start time & Duration 08:45 hours – 8 hours
Facilitator Jo Robertson-Smith
Additional Information
Bookings Employee
Connect
Name & Jo Robertson-Smith – internal 58436 or
Phone 0275910959
Email Joanne.robertson@southerndhb.govt.nz
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 15 -Cultural Competency Workshop 2
Desired Learning Outcomes:
• Understand the difference between ‘Cultural Safety’ and ‘Cultural Competency’
- Participants are able to show their practice reflects Tikaķa best practice guidelines
- Can articulate where in their practice this frame work fits;
http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/equity-health-care-maori-framework
Content Description:
• Review of the Treaty of Waitangi and Māori cultural values and beliefs from works shop 1
- Increase knowledge of cultural safety (competences 1.2 &1.5) and cultural competency within the
heath workforce including principals of the treaty of Waitangi- partnership, protection, and
participation
- To increase knowledge and understanding of Tikaķa Best Practice Guidelines, polices and the role
this has within practice through an ‘equity health care Māori health framework’
Day Date Venue
13th Māehe (March) Fraser B
8th Mei (May) Fraser B
17th Takurua (July) Fraser B
Friday
11th Hepetema (September) Fraser B
20th Noema (November) Fraser B
PDU 1st Floor Fraser Building
Target Audience All Registered and Non Registered staff. Inclusive of PHO and NGO.
Start Time and Duration 09:00 to 16:00 (7hrs)
Attendee Limit 12 person min. 20 person maximum.
Facilitator Graeme Thompson Service Manager Māori Health Directorate Otago
Placement available for non-Southern DHB staff on application to facilitator. Southern DHB
Additional Information
staff will have priority. Tea and Coffee provided.
Bookings Otago SDHB employees – please book via Employee Connect or contact your
manager or educator who will book you
Non SDHB employees please contact
Graeme Thompson, ext. 55553 or DDI 03 4769553, or
e-mail graeme.thompson@southerndhb.govt.nz
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 16 -CVAD Workshop
Desired Learning Outcomes: Registered Nurses will be introduced to evidence based theory and best practice guidelines
when caring for the patient with any type of CVAD device in-situ.
Content Description: Vein anatomy & physiology
Types & indications for CVAD
CVAD insertion techniques
CVAD maintenance
Blood sampling and blood cultures
Complications and troubleshooting
CVAD removal
Practical demonstrations throughout the day
Day Date Venue
TBC TBC
Target Audience Registered Nurses
Start Time and 0830 – 1630hrs
Duration
35 (Southern DHB)
Attendee Limit
15 (Otago Trust Hospitals/External Services)
Facilitator Ellen Jones
Additional Reading material handed out on the day
Information
Cost No charge
Ellen Jones (IV CNS) 0272255032
Bookings Otago
Ellen.jones@southerndhb.govt.nz
Set up on Employee Connect as ‘CVAD workshop’
Employee
Connect
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 17 -Deteriorating Patient Workshop
Aims / Purpose:
“Learning meets experience”
This study day has been designed to increase your confidence around the core elements of early detection and
management of those who are at risk of deteriorating, or who are deteriorating. Elements such as physical
assessment, ISBAR and Early Warning Score. These tools will assist to hone your skills and explore how to apply them
in situations where your patient’s need you to aim for optimal outcomes.
Desired Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise importance of early detection of deterioration in patients
- Advancing clinical judgement using standardised clinical tools and assessment
- Understand the importance of vital signs
- Know what is normal for the individual patient and therefore what is abnormal for that patient
Content:
- Case scenario presentation
- Discussion: why patients deteriorate
- EWS/ISBAR – escalation skills
- Skill stations
- Reflection and application
Day Dates Venue
Thursdays 19th March Fraser Room A or B/ Skills lab
11th June
20th August
19th November
Target
Registered Nurses, proficient or expert in practice.
Audience
Start time 08:00hours
Facilitator and Bronwyn McGuire
Contact
bronwyn.McGuire@Southerndhb.govt.nz
DDI: 03 4709671
Bookings Via Employee Connect
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 18 -Evac Chair Training
Desired Learning Outcomes:
Participant will be aware of the reason for use and understand its benefits and limitations
Be aware of the Evac Chairs location within Dunedin Hospital
Review Dunedin Hospital’s evacuation plans, fire exits and meeting points
Become familiar with the technique to use the Evac Chair.
Complete documentation related to attendance and participation certificate
‘Train the trainer’ certified participants will be able to train people in their own areas.
Aims/Purpose: To provide structured training in the use of the Evac Chair in the evacuation of disabled and mobility
impaired persons from the Dunedin Hospital.
Sessions require 2-3 people to attend only.
Can be ‘Train the trainer’ (90 minutes) or sessions for trainees (60 minutes).
Dates Generallly Thursday 12-1pm, but in negotiation with Jo (Trainer)
Venue West Stairwell – Starting on the 7th Floor
Start Time & One Hour (trainee) 90Minutes (train the trainer)
Duration
Facilitator Jo Robertson-Smith
Bookings Jo Robertson-Smith, Clinical Nurse Educator 7th Floor
Joanne.Robertson@Southerndhb.govt.nz
phone: 58436 or 0275910959
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 19 -Health of the Older Person Study Day
Desired Learning Outcomes:
To improve knowledge and skills in caring for the older person
To discuss current issues and exchange ideas in caring for the older person
Workshop Content:
TBC- sessions will be relevant and current in regards to caring for the older person
Sessions will be delivered by a variety of health professionals who specialise in care of the older person (Gerontologists,
NPs, CNS etc).
Dates TBC
Venue TBC
Start Time & 0830-1630hrs
Duration
Additional
Information
Target Audience Health professionals working across a variety of settings who care for older
people
Facilitator Kate Frame CNE
Katherine.Frame@southerndhb.govt.nz
027 836 7136
Bookings Please book via Employee Connect or contact your manager or educator who
will book you in
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- 20 -Immediate Life Support Practical
Desired Learning Outcomes:
Yearly update to ensure our staff are prepared for cardiac arrest and choking.
Workshop Content:
Immediate life support for adult, child and infant.
Choking algorithm for adult, child and infant.
Day Date
Tuesdays 18th Feb
10th Mar
5th May
9th June
7th July
4th August
8th September
13th October
3rd November
8th December
Venue Skills Lab, Fraser Building or Fraser D (check your email)
Target Audience All staff who does not have an SDHB Approved Instructor/Assessor in their
area of work
Start Time and 10:00 – 11:30
Duration
Attendee Limit Min 5
Max 12
Facilitator Resuscitation Coordinator- Bronwyn McGuire
Additional Complete the appropriate Quiz before attending. You can access this from
Information Employee Connect.
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 21 -Immediate Life Support Instructor Workshop
Desired Learning Outcomes:
The Workshop is designed to create approved Immediate Life Support Assessor / Instructors which will enable local
practical CPR updating and revalidation for staff in individual areas – promoting high quality Immediate Life Support
and maintaining that quality to a consistent standard across the district with support from the Resuscitation
Coordinator
Workshop Content:
• Resuscitation theory and ANZCOR guidelines
• Practical skills and assessment of Immediate Life Support practices
• Critiquing and teaching and assessing strategies
• Networking and resources
Dates Tues 11th Feb, Tues 12th May, Tues 11th August
Venue Fraser Room A or D, 1st Floor Fraser Building (Check your email)
Start Time & 09:00-15:00
Duration
Additional • Email with pre-reading and resources sent to enrolled participants one
Information week prior to workshop. A resource folder is given on the day
• Maximum attendance – 8
• Resuscitation information and resources for Immediate Life Support
Assessor / Instructors can be found on the PDU SharePoint site via the SDHB
Pulse Homepage with additional and resource information available via
http://www.nzrc.org.nz/guidelines/
• Refresher for this 3 yearly.
Target Audience
This workshop is not limited to health professionals. Anyone keen to enhance
and maintain Immediate Life Support practices in their area can choose to be an
approved Assessor / Instructor; registered nurses, registered midwives, allied
health personnel, administrators, health care assistants, etc.
Facilitator Resuscitation Coordinator
Bookings Enrol via Employee Connect or contact the Resuscitation Coordinator Bronwyn
McGuire: bronwyn.mcguire@southerndhb.govt.nz
A reminder email is sent to enrolled participants three days prior to workshop.
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 22 -Kā Huruhuru Kea: Patient-centred care and understanding behaviour
Aims / Purpose:
To provide participants with the core knowledge and practical skills in protecting oneself and others when faced with
an unexpected client response, confrontation, personal threat or other crisis situation (Nursing council competency
2.5).
Desired Learning Outcomes:
Clear knowledge of Delirium (acute confusional state) vs Neurocognitive Disorder (e.g. Alzheimers’ disease or
traumatic brain injury)
Have a clear understanding of the ABC framework to identify the triggers which supersede undesirable
behaviours.
Apply the TA-DA approach
Improve communication skills by understanding the effect that body language and your communication style
plays in de-escalation
Building self-awareness and building resiliency
Content:
Person-centred care
How to de-escalate an unexpected client or family/ whanau response
How to assess for delirium
Enablers and restraint
How to document
Keeping ourselves safe
Resilience and burnout
Day Dates 2019 Venue
Thursday March 19th Helensburgh House, Ground
June 18th Floor meeting room, Wakari
November 12th Hospital
Target Audience Southern DHB staff working in all clinical areas- max 20
participants
Start time & Duration 0830-0430hrs
Facilitator Helen Paton- Clinical Psychologist
Additional Information Workbook handed out on the day
Bookings Employee
Connect
Name & Phone Kate Frame CNE
Email katherine.Frame@southerndhb.govt.nz
“Te Mahi Ngatahi O Akoranga – The Partnership of Learning”
- 23 -Male Catheterisation Course
Desired Learning Outcomes:
Standardisation of care for the safe insertion (procedure) of urinary catheters in males, incorporating Best Practice.
Safe and consistent care of those with a urinary catheter
Content Description:
Pre-reading and Workbook:
1. Catheter Care (I hour education). Also suitable for ENs.
2. Male Urethral Catheterisation. (2 hours and the 2 hour practical).
Day Date Venue
Thursday 23 January 23 July Student area next to Skills lab,
afternoons 26 March 6 August 2nd floor Fraser Building, DPH
23 April 10 September
30 April 24 September
28 May 15 October
18 June 5 November
9 July 10 December
Target Audience RNs (preferably PDRP Level 3+), Doctors and Medical Students.
Otago Area
Start Time and 13:00-15:00 for the practical session
Duration
Attendee Limit 6 max
Facilitator Allison Lang
Additional Bookings Essential. Pre-reading/workbooks will be sent out for
Information completion prior to the practical session.
Cost No charge
Bookings Essential, to book contact:
Allison Lang, Urology CNS, Dunedin Hospital. Ext 58917
allison.lang@southerndhb.govt.nz
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Desired Learning Outcomes:
Participants will fulfil annual and triannual organisational and legislative requirements related to key educational
topics. The programme consists of 3 Hours of Face to Face presentations and an additional 5 hours of On-line learning.
An outline of the frequency of these programmes can be found on the Otago PDU SharePoint Site.
Content:
Face to Face training:
Organisational Values, Maori Health Update, Violence Intervention Programme, Infection Prevention and Control, and
Occupational Health and Safety.
Self-directed learning (HealthLearn) and on-line quizzes (Employee Connect):
Health Information and Privacy, Consent, Falls Prevention, Lippincott, Restraint Minimisation and Safe Practice, Early
Warning Score, Health & Disability Consumer Rights, Manual handling, and Clinical calculations (if applicable)
Day Date Venue
Wednesdays 5th February 22nd July Fraser Room A,
19th February 5th August Practice Development Unit.
4th March 19th August 1st Floor Fraser Building,
18th March 2nd September Dunedin Public Hospital.
1st April 16th September
29th April 30th September
13th May 14th October
27th May 11th November
10th June 25th November
24th June 9th December
8th July
Target Audience Clinical & Non–Clinical Staff
Face to Face Session: 12:30 – 17:00
Start Time and Duration Online Modules: 13:00 – 15:30
Bronwyn McGuire – Mandatory Training Coordinator
Contact Person Bronwyn.mcguire@southerndhb.govt.nz
Tea and coffee available
Attendees will receive a confirmation email at enrolment as well as an
Additional Information email reminder 1week prior to attending the day
Additional handouts will be given on the day
Bookings Employee Connect
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- 25 -Midwifery Emergency Skills Day
Desired Learning Outcomes:
Core and LMC Midwives will be updated and upskilled in Obstetric emergencies
Core and LMC Midwives will feel confident and competent when attending Obstetric emergencies
Workshop Content for 2020:
Post-Partum Haemorrhage (PPH), Shoulder dystocia, Breech, Pre-Eclampsia
PM – CPR including Maternal Collapse, and 2hr new born resuscitation update
Dates Friday February 14th – catch up for 2019 Emergency Days Alexandra
Friday - April 24th
Friday - May 1st
Friday - June 5th
Friday - July 3rd
Friday - July 31st
Thursday – September3rd
Friday – October 9th
Friday - November 6th
Friday – November 27th - Alexandra
Friday – December 4th
Quennell Room
Venue 2nd Floor
Dunedin Public Hospital
Start Time & 08:30-4:30
Duration
Additional Information A email will be sent out to participants a month prior so
Pre - Reading and CPR Quiz can be either picked up or sent out as requested beforehand
Attendee Limit 6 participants to 1 facilitator – 12 maximum
Target Audience Midwives both Core & LMC
Facilitator Wendy Munro – Midwifery Educator and Assistant
Bookings Wendy Munro
Midwifery Educator
Wendy.Munro@southerndhb.govt.nz
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- 26 -New Born Life Support Full Day Workshop (NZRC)
Desired Learning Outcomes:
That the participant can demonstrate effective airway management of the neonate, and can effectively demonstrate
ventilations and chest compressions.
Workshop Content: Pre and Post course Quiz, pre – reading, 3 power points covering Physiology, Resuscitation at
birth, and Special cases. Discussion.
Resuscitation Skills covering the algorithm sequence, Airway skills, Bag & mask ventilation. Practice with scenarios
putting it all together.
Practical Assessment
Dates Wednesday - 29th January
Wednesday - 26th February
Wednesday - 25th March
Wednesday - 27th May
Wednesday – 22nd July
Thursday – August 27th Alexandra
Wednesday - 28th October
Wednesday – 11th November
Wednesday - 9th December
Wednesday - 27th January 2021
Quennell Room
Venue 2nd floor
Main ward block
Start Time & 08:30 – 4:15
Duration
Additional Information Our administrator will email out to participants the time table for the day, a pre course quiz
and a link to the NZRC website for pre reading:
http://www.nzrc.org.nz/guidelines/#Section-13-Guidelines
Target Audience LMC Midwives, Core midwives, NICU nurses, Medical teams working with newborns
Rotational Facilitators Wendy Munro, Lynette Will, Mel Rackham, Liza Edmonds, Mary Fahey, Juliet Manning,
Yvonne Mosley Martin, Kylie Fraser
Attendee Limit 6 Participants to 1 facilitator – 12 maximum – 6 minimum
Bookings Adri Pieterse Administrator in NICU
Adri.Pieterse@southerndhb.govt.nz
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- 27 -NZRC CORE: Advanced Rescuer Course 2020
Aims / Purpose:
Registered participants will learn and demonstrate resuscitation-related clinical and non-clinical skills at the “Advanced” level
required to be certified by the New Zealand Resuscitation Council (NZRC)
Desired Learning Outcomes:
To be certified to the level of “Advanced Rescuer” at the standard required by the New Zealand Resuscitation Council (NZRC)
Content:
Skill Station learning, practice and testing:
o Adult, child and infant collapse
o AED management in an emergency
o Manual defibrillation and cardiac rhythm recognition
o Airway management
o Basic trauma management
Knowledge Quiz: 25 questions multiple choice. 80% required for pass
Scenarios: group work focussing on effective communication and team work in emergencies
Day Dates Venue
Thursdays Jan 16* Jan July 16 The Otago Clinical Skills Laboratories, Fraser Building, Floor
30 July 30 2
Feb 13 Aug 13*
Feb 27* Aug 27
March 12 *indicates the course has a minimum of 10 Trainee Interns
Sep 10
April 2* already registered for the course
Sep 24
April 30 Oct 8*
May 21* Oct 22
June 4 Nov 12*
June 18 Nov 26
July 2* Dec 10
Doctors, Registered Nurses and Registered Anaesthetic Technicians working in
Target Audience
acute areas inside or outside of the hospital – participants from outside the Dunedin
Hospital (Southern DHB) will incur a fee for the course – Dunedin Hospital staff in
acute areas and College requirements take priority over all other applicants –
including external participants
Start time & Duration This is an 8 hour course
START: 0800 (participants must be registered and seated before the start time)
FINISH: 1600 (approximately)
Facilitator Paul Medeiros, OCSL Operations Coordinator
Additional Information These officially NZRC accredited courses get fully booked up at least 6 months in
advance – book well in advance to avoid disappointment – short notice requests for
enrolment are rarely actioned. We will accommodate requests as we are able.
Acute hospital area staff take priority when enrolments are requested and booked
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confirmation and then a further email with detailed course information 3-4 weeks
prior to the course.
The course follows a strict cancellation and DNA policy:
Registered participants cancelling within the minimum 3 weeks of the
course (as required by the NZRC) may not be able to be re-registered for
another course for a minimum of 6 months
Registered participants that do not arrive (DNA) as scheduled may not be
able to be re-registered for another course for a minimum of 12 months
All cancellations and DNAs are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Any individuals arriving to the course that have not been formally registered will not
be accepted.
Registered participants cannot pass their registration to someone else. If a
registrant cannot attend a registered course they should email the course
coordinator immediately to allow the standby system to be utilised if appropriate.
Local participants may be loaned a NZRC Advanced Rescuer manual for the course
by the OCSL. If not local, access to the resource manual is essential to enable the
course to be completed
“External” participants must complete the required fee transaction prior to course
attendance
All participants must have a good ground-level understanding of resuscitation and
be at least certified to the level of “Basic or Immediate Rescuer” to be enroled onto
the course.
Bookings Course enrolment requests are made through the OCSL Operations
Coordinator. Requests are accepted through the requesting
department Manager or Educator only - unless an external applicant.
There is a maximum of 14 participants per course – this will not be
Employee exceeded
Connect Of the 22 planned courses, 8 are dedicated to Trainee Interns as part
(SDHB of the Critical Care Module (indicated by *). A maximum of 4
participants) additional participants can be enroled onto the Trainee Intern courses
SDHB Hospital employee participants:
12 hours is recorded for successful completion of this course.
8 hours: for the course itself
4 hours: for pre-reading
Name Paul Medeiros
Southern DHB: paul.medeiros@southerndhb.govt.nz
Email
University of Otago:Paul.medeiros@otago.ac.nz
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dates
1 February Otago portfolio submissions to:
Richelle Fogarty (PDRP Coordinators)
1 March
PDRP Coordinator
1 May Practice Development Unit
1st Floor Fraser Building
1 June
Dunedin Hospital
1 August
1 October
1 November
Otago Portfolio Assessment Days: 2019 Portfolios can be assessed on Otago or Southland sites
Venue: Room D dependant on assessor availability
Fraser Building
Dunedin Hospital
Otago site Assessor dates booked
February -5th 10th and 13th
March - 5th
May – 5th 7th and 12th
June – 8th
August – 5th and 10th
October – 13th
November – 4th 9th 12th and 17th
Otago PDRP Drop-in Sessions: 2pm – 4pm Bookings are not required for drop in sessions, simply turn
Room D up with your questions any time between 2 and 4pm
Fraser Building
Dunedin Hospital
February 25th July 30th
March 25th August 25th
April 30th September 29th
May 27th October 27th
June 30th
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Course Overview:
This workshop aims to provide the PDRP Assessor with knowledge and practical
simulation that encompasses PDRP regional documentation, issues and concerns
around assessments, what quality evidence is, how to determine if appraisals
and self-assessments meet requirements,
and provide cultural education.
Desired Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the workshop participants will:
• Understand regional and district documentation and processes
• Understand the requirements of quality initiatives and quality evidence
• Be able to determine if an appraisal/senior nurse/peer or self-assessment meets programme
requirements
• Be confident in Treaty of Waitangi and Cultural Safety evidence in relation to PDRP
• Undertake assessment and moderation exercises in a confident and competent manner
• Understand the integral improvement processes within PDRP - including moderation.
Date Venue
Seminar B
Monday, 2 April 2020 Practice Development
Learning and Research Centre
Southland Hospital
Target Audience Limited to PDRP Assessors associated with the Southern DHB PDRP
Time and Duration 0830 to 1630hrs
Attendee Limit 30 participants
Facilitators Nicola Dowling, Julie Symons, Richelle Fogarty - PDRP Coordinators
Annual PDRP Assessor workshop location alternates between Southland and
Additional Otago sites.
Information The 2021 PDRP Assessor workshop will be held in Dunedin.
Tea and coffee will be available.
Cost No charge
Bookings SDHB Employees – Please book via Employee Connect
Non SDHB Employees – Please contact Julie Gorrie, ext 47920, DDI 03 2148920,
or e-mail julie.gorrie@southerndhb.govt.nz
31PDRP Portfolio Workshop – ‘Making it easy’
Course Overview:
This workshop aims to provide participants with knowledge regarding
submission requirements for all PDRP levels.
As part of this workshop all participants will have significant time to work
on Self-Assessment, Peer-Assessment and/or appraisal with support from
the PDRP Co-ordinators.
Desired Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the workshop participants will:
Have started their own portfolio
Understand the requirements for a Competent (Level 2) portfolio
Understand the requirements for a Proficient (Level 3) and Expert/Accomplished (Level 4) portfolio and what
constitutes quality evidence for these
Be able to write self-assessment examples which meet NCNZ and PDRP requirements
Be able to provide appropriate feedback to peers
*Additional workshop outcomes can be tailored to participants on the day
Dates Venue
Practice Development Unit
Wednesday 11th March 2020 Fraser Building Room D for AM and Ground
Thursday 15th October 2020 floor IT room for PM
Dunedin Hospital
Target Audience Registered and Enrolled Nurses wanting to complete a PDRP portfolio
Time and Duration 0830 to 1630hrs
Attendee Limit 5 min - 12 max
Facilitator Richelle Fogarty (PDRP Coordinator)
You are welcome to bring your own laptop (especially if you are not a SDHB
Additional member)
Information Load PDRP documents (appraisal / self-assessment and workbook) prior to
arrival so you can save them and work on them in the afternoon session.
Cost No charge
Bookings SDHB Employees – Please book via Employee Connect
Non SDHB Employees – Please contact Alice Morris ext. 59552,
DDI 03 474 59552 or, e-mail alice.morris@southerndhb.govt.nz
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- 32 -PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training - PROMPT
Desired Learning Outcomes:
Understanding the importance of working as a Team in reducing morbidity and mortality for mothers and
babies. Understanding that teamwork includes excellent clear communication, Leadership and identified
roles in an emergency, and situational awareness.
Dates 28th February 2020
25th September 2020
Quennell Room 2nd Floor Main ward Block
Venue
Ante –Natal Clinic for scenarios
Start Time & 07:45 – 14:30
Duration
Additional Cost involved
Information $230 for those outside the DHB
$130 for those working for the DHB
Pre reading Manual included in cost
Target Audience Multi Professional
Midwives
Medical Staff
Anaesthetists
Anaesthetic Technicians
Nurses from all areas
St John
Paramedics
Facilitator Consultant Celia Devenish and a group of Multi Professional Trainers
passionate about simulation and PROMPT to improve outcomes and
responsiveness to emergency situations
Bookings Lyn Crosbie – Service Administrator
Women’s Health
Lyn.Crosbie@southerndhb.govt.nz
33Queen Mary Mandatory Training Workshop
Desired Learning Outcomes:
Midwives and NICU Nurses will learn about and understand issues they may come across when working with
breastfeeding women. Midwives and NICU nurses will be confident in assisting breastfeeding women to
problem solve these issues.
Midwives and LMC’s will understand the importance of going ‘back to basics’ and the need to refresh on
tasks we do every day.
Workshop Content:
AM: Lactation Consultants presentations around topical issues affecting the breastfeeding population we
encounter.
PM: Back to Basics for Core & LMC Midwives – Topics yet to be confirmed
Dates Friday- April 3rd
Friday - May 15th
Tuesday - May 19th - Alexandra
Friday – June 12th
Friday - July 17th
Friday - August 7th
Friday - October 23rd
Friday - November 13th
Friday - December 11th
Quennell Room
Venue 2nd Floor
Main Hospital
Start Time & 08:00 – 4:30
Duration
Additional
Reading Material may be handed out on the day
Information
Target Audience Midwives & NICU Nurses
Facilitators AM - Lactation Consultants & PM - Midwifery Educator
Bookings Lactation Consultants – lactation.consultants@southerndhb.govt.nz
Wendy Munro – Midwifery Educator Wendy.Munro@southerndhb.govt.nz
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- 34 -Stroke Study Day
Desired Learning Outcome:
To improve participants knowledge of stroke and management options, while increasing understanding of
the interdisciplinary team role in the stroke pathway to encourage improved clinical outcomes (in which to
apply to clinical practice).
Workshop Content: (content subject to change)
Thrombolysis updates
Clot retrieval & CT perfusion
NIHSS screening
Dysphagia screening
Stroke Rehab strategy & future implications
Community stroke perspective
Dates 5th June 2020
Fraser Room B
PDU, 1st Floor
Venue
Fraser Building
DPH
Start Time & 0830 - 1600
Duration
Target Audience
Registered Nurses & Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health
Facilitator Olivia Deaker – CNE 8med & Viv Wilson – Stroke CNS
Bookings Employee connect or contact Olivia Deaker on 0211903977 or
Olivia.Deaker@southerndhb.govt.nz
35Telemetry Training
Aims / Purpose:
The aim of this 30 minute education session is to provide information on the Phillips IntelliVue
(MX40) telemetry monitoring system used in Dunedin Hospital.
Trouble-shooting will also be discussed.
Desired Learning Outcomes:
Understanding how telemetry works, monitoring criteria, and when it is not indicated.
Care and responsibilities of the telemetry monitoring system.
Skills to trouble shoot.
Content:
Overview of the telemetry monitoring system
How to set up and use the telemetry monitoring system
Dates Tuesdays: 31st March, 9th June, 27th October
Venue John Hunter Memorial Room 7th Floor (besides public lifts)
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals who work with the telemetry
monitoring system in Dunedin Hospital
Start time & Duration 14:30 – 15:00 (30 minutes).
Facilitator Carolyn Proctor and Jo Robertson-Smith
Additional Information If anyone would like telemetry education in their area we are
happy to facilitate this.
Bookings Joanne Robertson-Smith: 58436
Name and
joanne.robertson@southerndhb.govt.nz
Contact
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Desired Learning Outcomes:
• Able to articulate:
- Partnership, Participation, Protection and how they apply in the practice of health care delivery
- Working in a culturally safe practice is not defined by health professionals but by the recipients of care
themselves
- Historical, social, economic and political processes that have contributed to the inequalities and
disparities in Māori health
Content Description:
• Treaty of Waitangi and the impact on Māori Health
- Reducing health inequalities, understanding Maori cultural values and beliefs and the diversity of our
communities, organisational values
- Cultural competency in accordance with legalisation
- Increase knowledge of cultural safety (competences 1.2 &1.5) and cultural competency within the
heath workforce including principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
- To increase knowledge and understanding of Tikaka Best Practice Guidelines, polices and the role
this has within practice through an ‘equity health care Māori health framework’ and Strategic Health
plans
Day Date Venue
Fraser B
7th Pēpere (February)
Fraser B
17th Āpereira (April)
Friday Fraser B
12th Hune (June)
Fraser B
7th Here o Pipiri (August)
Fraser B
16th Rima o Hieinga-a-nuku
(October) PDU 1st Floor, Fraser Building
Target Audience All Registered and Non Registered staff. Inclusive of PHO and NGO.
Start Time and 09:00 to 16:00 (7hrs)
Duration
Attendee Limit 12 person min. 20 person maximum.
Facilitator Graeme Thompson Service Manager Māori Health Directorate Otago
Additional Placement available for non-Southern DHB staff on application to
Information facilitator. Southern DHB staff will have priority. Tea and Coffee provided
Bookings Otago SDHB employees – please book via Employee Connect
Non SDHB employees please contact
Graeme Thompson, ext. 55553 or DDI 03 4769553, or
e-mail graeme.thompson@southerndhb.govt.nz
37Wound Care Competency Day 2020 (NPWT and Compression Competency)
Aims / Purpose: This study day is intended for nursing staff (RN and EN) who are required to gain competency in Negative
Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and Compression Bandaging for practice. Sessions on Pressure Injury Prevention,
Wound Assessment and making the right dressing selection will also be provided.
Desired Learning Outcomes: Those attending this study day will complete the required theory and practice for the
application of NPWT and compression bandaging. Nurses will also extend their skills in comprehensive wound assessment
and responsible decision making regarding dressing choice and how to prevent pressure injury.
Content:
1. Negative Pressure wound treatment (NPWT) When? How? and Why?
2. Appropriate use of compression bandaging in the treatment and management of leg ulcers.
3. Prevention of Pressure Injuries
4. Wound Assessment and Choosing the Right Dressing
5. Theoretical and Practical Assessment of competencies for 1 and 2
Day Dates Venue
Mondays 9th March Fraser Rm B
11th May
8th June
5th October
9th November
Target Audience
RN’s and EN’s who require competency in NPWT and
compression bandaging.
Start time & Duration 0830-1630
Facilitator Emil Schmidt/ Andrea Dorne
Additional Information How to Register and compete preparation prior to day Staff
who work for the SDHB
Contact your Nurse Educator or CNM for approval
and be enrolled on Employee Connect for the
particular day you wish to attend
Log on to MIDAS and access Self-directed Learning
Packages for completion prior to the day:
Compression Bandaging MIDAS 46960 / NPWT
MIDAS 81539
Pre-reading and self-learning packages will also be
sent via work email to participants 2 weeks prior to
the study day.
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Register with Andrea Dorne, 4th Floor Clinical Nurse
Educator, via email
andrea.dorne@southerndhb.govt.nz
Self- learning packages with pre-reading
requirements sent via email
Bookings Employee Set up on Employee Connect as:
Connect Wound Care Competency SD
(25 attendees max)
Name & Emil Schmidt 021 477059
Phone
Andrea Dorne Ext 58413
Email emil.schmidt@southerndhb.govt.nz
39Wound Care Implications and Treatments
Aims / Purpose: This study day is intended for nursing staff (RNs and ENs) who undertake wound care as part of their
practice.
Desired Learning Outcomes: Nurses will extend their skills in comprehensive wound assessment; responsible decision
making regarding dressing choice; how to prevent skin injury (Pressure Injury, IAD, Skin Tears); and management of a
variety of wounds.
Workshop Content:
1. Wound Assessment and Choosing the Right Dressing
2. Wound Debridement
3. Burns
4. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy overview
5. SSKIN Prevention of pressure injuries/IAD prevention
6. Staging Pressure injury
7. Leg Ulcers
8. Skin Tears
9. Small Group exercises – assessment, staging, right dressing choice
Day Dates Venue
Mondays 10th February Fraser Rm B
th
6 April
13th July
14th December
Target Audience RNs and ENs
Start time & Duration 0830-1630
Facilitator Emil Schmidt/ Kate Frame
Additional Information How to Register
Contact your Nurse Educator or CNM for approval and be
enrolled on Employee Connect for the particular day you
wish to attend
Staff not working for the SDHB
Register with Kate Frame, ATR Educator
Katherine.Frame@southerndhb.govt.nz
Bookings SDHB Staff Employee Set up on Employee Connect as:
Connect
Wound Care Implications & Treatments SD (25
attendees max)
Name & Phone Emil Schmidt 021 477059
Kate Frame 0278367136
emil.schmidt@southerndhb.govt.nz
Email
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