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Wound & Leg Ulcer Mgt HCAs MS Teams

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This session is aimed at HCAs who are beginners in wound management and have very limited experience of dealing with wounds and leg ulcers. The facilitators run the workshop at a slow pace to help new staff understand the key elements of assessment.

Learning Outcomes

This training is presented as an introduction to the assessment and management of wounds and leg ulcer management for HCAs that are new to wound and leg ulcer care. It explores different wounds and tissue types and appropriate dressing choices. It explains how to monitor a wound progress and how to identify any problems.
The leg ulcer management part of the day will cover assessment of ulceration on the lower limb, essential skin care and treatment options. Time will be set aside at the end of the session for questions and answers relating to leg ulcer management.

Learning outcomes include:
Able to complete all aspects of a basic wound assessment
Accurately evaluate and monitor wound progress
Understand the basic wound dressing groups and their appropriate use
Recognise signs and symptoms of venous and arterial leg ulceration
Understand the benefits of essential skin care in leg ulcer management
Able to discuss the best practice in leg ulcer treatment.

Registration opens at 14-01-2021 10:49

Registration closes at 06-01-2022 10:49

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

1. tracey.fitzpatrick@nhs.net
2. d.vancheri@nhs.net
3. anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
4. a.lee5@nhs.net
5. liz.rogers5@nhs.net
6. e.fear@nhs.net
7. alison.baker2@nhs.net
8. emma.eckley@nhs.net
9. sarah.tucker@nhs.net
10. mandy@almc.co.uk
11. michelle@almc.co.uk
12. mandy.white1@nhs.net
13. val.denton@nhs.net
14. karen@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Chaperone Training Zoom

Description:

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for non clinical staff and also for HCAs who may be required to chaperone.

Reference base - NHS Clinical Governance Support Team 2005: A Model Chaperone Framework - Guidance on the role and effective use of chaperones in Primary and Community Care.
A chaperone is an independent person, whose role is to impartially observe an examination, procedure or consultation undertaken by a Health Care Professional, and is present as a safeguard for all parties
[patients and practitioners] and is a witness to continuing consent.

Aims and Objectives/Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session Candidates will have gained the necessary knowledge and skills and having completed practical assessment and competencies at their work place – [working from their Practice Protocol] will be able to carry out their role safely and effectively.

Agenda
To understand what is meant by the term
To identify when and for what a chaperone may be required
To understand who can chaperone
To understand what an intimate examination is [theory]
To understand the role and responsibilities
To understand what rights the patient has
To know how and to whom to raise concerns
Awareness of issues specific to -
Religion / Culture / Ethnicity / MH / LD / Children / Same gender/lone working.
A Chaperone Policy - what should be included.

Registration opens at 14-01-2021 10:54

Registration closes at 09-01-2022 10:54

Max Participants: 9

Registered Users:

1. alison.baker2@nhs.net
2. debbie.redfern2@nhs.net
3. caroline.hawkins2@nhs.net
4. t.bullard@nhs.net
5. charis.noad@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Summarising Medical Records Zoom

Description:

Who Should Attend?

The Summarising Medical Records & QOF course will allow delegates to gain hands-on experience of organising and summarising medical records, as part of a highly skilled , motivational and flexible workforce.
Delegates will also learn associated abbreviations and appreciate confidentiality issues surrounding medical records. In addition the course enables delegates to understand the relevance of summarising in relation to the achievement of QOF clinical targets. Helping to pass on training across healthcare environments.
The practical lessons will be discussed in the light of each delegate’s own practice protocol. Delegates will be provided with a course manual and a certificate upon completion of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The course is designed to enable participants to:
understand the importance of having a logical approach to summarising medical records;
create protocols for summarising medical records in conjunction with the Practice Manager and GPs;
be able to summarise medical records in an efficient and effective manner;
gain an overview of QOF clinical targets and how summarising can help in the achievement of these targets;
understand how confidentiality can become compromised in the process of summarising;
have an overview of the Data Protection Act in so far as it relates to their role;
identify issues that they need to follow up when returning to their place of work.
Supporting STP goals of workforce development and upskilling Practice teams.

Please note that this course does not cover any issues in relation to practical issues of computer data entry or specific read code usage.

Registration opens at 14-01-2021 10:59

Registration closes at 11-01-2022 10:59

Max Participants: 12

Registered Users:

1. helen.tillman@nhs.net
2. sue.gotts@nhs.net
3. charis.noad@nhs.net
4. lisa.rushton1@nhs.net
5. mandy@almc.co.uk
6. michelle@almc.co.uk
7. karen@almc.co.uk
8. stephmcmilan@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Managing Difficult Conversations Zoom

Description:

Overview

Developing productive relationships is a cornerstone of highly effective teams and excellent services.
Avon Local Medical Committee have requested a workshop aimed at primary care staff in managing
difficult conversations. There will be a specific focus on conversations where the circumstance or the
content has the potential to make them difficult or challenging. Participants will be able to apply
learning to a range of contexts e.g. in managing staff, in conversations with colleagues or with service
users.

Learning Outcomes

Effective conversations are carried out through building relationships, developing our emotional
intelligence and developing our communication skills. This programme will facilitate positive, quality
conversations to increase engagement.
By the end of the programme participants will:
Be competent and confident in initiating and handling perceived difficult conversations,
Have an understanding of, and be able to apply good practice in effective conversations,
Be able to plan and prepare effective ‘openers’,
Be able to plan and prepare to give effective feedback,
Understand and respond effectively to defence mechanisms,
Review learning and plan action.

Registration opens at 16-08-2021 11:40

Registration closes at 12-01-2022 11:40

Max Participants: 12

Registered Users:

1. anupama.putravu@nhs.net
2. a.lee5@nhs.net
3. mandy@almc.co.uk
4. michelle@almc.co.uk
5. karen@almc.co.uk
6. juliet.bodman@nhs.net
7. victoria.rowe6@nhs.net
8. stephmcmilan@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Immunisation Update MS Teams

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Registered practitioners who are currently involved in immunisation

Learning Outcomes

As per National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation training (2018) Current issues in vaccination Recent epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases Any changes to the National Immunisation Schedule Any changes to legislation relevant to vaccination Anaphylaxis recognition and management Review of current practice and identification of areas for improvement Q & A session for commonly encountered problems in practice.

Registration opens at 11-01-2021 11:20

Registration closes at 13-01-2022 11:20

Max Participants: 11

Registered Users:

1. pmg.pat@nhs.net
2. a.lee5@nhs.net
3. jackie.garde-evans@nhs.net
4. amie.hutkin@nhs.net
5. emily.redshaw@nhs.net
6. liz.pemberton1@nhs.net
7. d.vancheri@nhs.net
8. laura.cox13@nhs.net
9. rita.pereiradejesus@nhs.net
10. mandy@almc.co.uk
11. michelle@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Travel Health Update

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This update is suitable for Practices Nurses.

Learning Outcomes

After this study day you will be: Confident to carry out and understand the importance of the travel consultation and pre-travel assessment. Demonstrate knowledge of common travel related illnesses and the use of vaccines to prevent them. Demonstrate knowledge of recent disease outbreak. Describe the main risks to travellers and how they may be minimised. Demonstrate knowledge of Malaria. Outline the role and restrictions of anti-malaria chemoprophylaxis. Knowledge of how to access the relevant tools and resources available to Travel Health.

Registration opens at 14-01-2021 11:07

Registration closes at 13-01-2022 11:07

Max Participants: 8

Registered Users:

1. amyduckworth@nhs.net
2. rebecca.trewern@nhs.net
3. nicki.woollven@nhs.net
4. mandy@almc.co.uk
5. michelle@almc.co.uk
6. fiona.harris7@nhs.net
7. peta.radford@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Medical Terminology

Description:

Who Should Attend?

A course for those who would benefit from understanding the component parts of medical terminology. Ensuring a highly skilled and motivated Practice team who can effectively communicate and utilise terminology appropriately across multidisciplinary teams

Learning Outcomes

An understanding of medical terminology is essential for anyone working in the medical industry. Delegates will reap the benefits of the course immediately and will be able to apply the learning to every day situations in their place of work.

Registration opens at 03-11-2021 13:28

Registration closes at 16-01-2022 13:28

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

1. mandy@almc.co.uk
2. michelle@almc.co.uk
3. stephmcmilan@nhs.net
4. karen@almc.co.uk
5. mandyjayne1965@gmail.com
6. mandy.white1@nhs.net
7. Angela.Carter6@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Wound Masterclass MS Teams

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This study day is aimed at Nurses who already currently have some knowledge of wound care and should be familiar with the wound healing process and basic assessment of wounds. The nurses should also have been caring for patients with leg ulcers but feel their skills need to be updated.

Learning Outcomes

This training is presented as a master class for nurses that already have some knowledge around assessment and management of wounds. It seeks to update Nurses on current issues and changes in practice and build on current knowledge in terms of assessment and decision making in the management of wounds. It explores cost effective and innovative dressings and the identification of indolent wounds, the causes and possible management strategies.
The leg ulcer management part of the day updates nurses on patient assessment who have been managing patients with leg ulcers. The use of a mini leg ulcer assessment in leg ulceration and compression hose application. Also covering unusual causes of ulceration. Time will be set aside for a question and answer session at the end of the workshop.

Topics covered include:
Undertake a comprehensive and advanced assessment of wounds
Identify static wounds and factors that contribute to delayed healing
Recognise bacterial burden and infection in wounds
Have an up to date knowledge of wound care issues
Assess patients confidently, using leg ulcer assessment care-pathway
Identify unusual aetiologies
Understand the importance of hosiery in reducing reoccurrence.

Registration opens at 14-01-2021 11:13

Registration closes at 17-01-2022 11:13

Max Participants: 14

Registered Users:

1. sue.gotts@nhs.net
2. a.lee5@nhs.net
3. anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
4. harriet.carter@nhs.net
5. charis.noad@nhs.net
6. emma.eckley@nhs.net
7. donna.russ1@nhs.net
8. louise.murray16@nhs.net
9. sarah.tucker@nhs.net
10. charlotte.tearney@nhs.net
11. emily.redshaw@nhs.net
12. mandy@almc.co.uk
13. michelle@almc.co.uk
14. karen@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Ear Care for Nurses

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Registered nurses and nursing associates.

This study day is intended to give the practitioner more confidence when dealing with ear problems.
The knowledge gained from this day enables safer practice which can reduce patient discomfort, speed up resolution and make referrals more appropriate. It enables nurses to take a more active role in the prevention of ear problems, thus saving general practitioner consulting time and prescribing costs.

Learning Outcomes

Attending this course the student will gain:
An understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the ear.
An understanding of the prevention of ear problems.
Gain the knowledge which can be used to practice aural toilet, wax instrumentation and ear irrigation according to the attendees’ level of practice and competence.
An improved understanding of people with hearing loss and hearing aids.
Reflection on accountability and documentation.
An understanding of decontamination of equipment.
Considered the patient with ear problems holistically.
The ability to undertake ear care within the boundaries and limits of their professional competence, responsibility and accountability.
An understanding to complete achieved competencies as documented in the competency handbook, consistent with their individual level of skill and knowledge. These will be achieved through structured teaching, practical demonstrations, discussion and practical workshops.

Registration opens at 09-02-2021 09:16

Registration closes at 19-01-2022 09:16

Max Participants: 8

Registered Users:

1. e.fear@nhs.net
2. charis.noad@nhs.net
3. emily.redshaw@nhs.net
4. jackie.garde-evans@nhs.net
5. alison.garrod@nhs.net
6. peta.radford@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Contraception Update - MS Teams

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed as an introduction for Practice Nurses who have not completed any formal qualification in Contraception and Sexual Health, or nurses that are CASH trained but would like an update.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes include: · A & P revision of the reproductive organs. · Revision of the menstrual cycle. · Overview and updates of all the methods of contraception including emergency contraception. · Overview and updates on common sexually transmitted infections and testing.

Registration opens at 11-01-2021 10:54

Registration closes at 20-01-2022 10:54

Max Participants: 14

Registered Users:

1. fran.tucker@nhs.net
2. a.lee5@nhs.net
3. rita.pereiradejesus@nhs.net
4. judi.dewar@nhs.net
5. amie.hutkin@nhs.net
6. nicki.woollven@nhs.net
7. charlotte.tearney@nhs.net
8. peta.radford@nhs.net
9. marieke.strange@nhs.net
10. mandy@almc.co.uk
11. fiona.harris7@nhs.net
12. sarah.tucker@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.