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Wound Masterclass

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 09-01-2023 13:42

Registration closes at 02-11-2023 13:42

Max Participants: 10

Registered Users:

1. danielle.townsend@nhs.net
2. s.arnel@nhs.net
3. katherine.metcalfe3@nhs.net
4. mandy@almc.co.uk
5. nicola.lawton1@nhs.net
6. louise.white9@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Diabetes - Positive Consultations - best practice

Description:

Positive Consultations - best practice

Registration opens at 09-01-2023 13:47

Registration closes at 06-11-2023 13:47

Max Participants: 10

Registered Users:

1. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
2. d.vancheri@nhs.net
3. natalie.hope@nhs.net
4. susan.baber@nhs.net
5. l.branch@nhs.net
6. louise.white9@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Essential Skills for Practice Management

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Designed for new Practice Managers, Deputies of those supporting the traditional Practice Manager role (Operational Managers, Finance Managers, Office Managers), to provide an overview of the role of the Practice Manager in terms of the contractual requirements and the finances.

Learning Outcomes

To provide a capable and competent high skilled management team that is motivated and flexible
Overview of the reforms, including STP’s
What services you are contractually obliged to provide
Which patients the practice have a responsibility to see, and when
What the practice income streams are and how these relate to the contract & tips on how to ensure you are receiving all your income and maximising profit
What Enhanced Services (ES) are, the importance of accurate coding and deciding whether to provide an ES
What the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) is, plus the importance of prevalence and exception reporting to maximise income
What the Care Quality Commission is (CQC), how to prepare and staff members potential role in a visit.
Skills to support development and ongoing management of PCNs as part of Practice management.
Support achievement of STP goals 1, 2 & 3
To be an enabler of STP goals
Ensure robust workforce models are developed and maintained to produce effective multi-disciplinary teams

Registration opens at 09-01-2023 13:51

Registration closes at 08-11-2023 13:51

Max Participants: 5

Registered Users:

1. Sarah.monteith@nhs.net
2. mandy@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Ear Care (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 17-01-2023 13:32

Registration closes at 12-11-2023 13:32

Max Participants: 9

Registered Users:

1. luke.packer@nhs.net
2. liz.turner6@nhs.net
3. pmg.pat@nhs.net
4. jacky.stenner@nhs.net
5. mandy@almc.co.uk
6. peta.radford@nhs.net
7. nicki.woollven@nhs.net
8. michelle@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Imms Update

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 09-01-2023 13:54

Registration closes at 14-11-2023 13:54

Max Participants: 16

Registered Users:

1. phoebe.rogers@nhs.net
2. miffy.saunders@nhs.net
3. harbourside.deputymanager@nhs.net
4. nicola.boothman1@nhs.net
5. rhiandrummond@nhs.net
6. mandy@almc.co.uk
7. sue.gotts@nhs.net
8. luke.packer@nhs.net
9. katherine.metcalfe3@nhs.net
10. Beverley.hemmens@nhs.net
11. louise.white9@nhs.net
12. danielle.townsend@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Travel Health Intro (2 day)

Description:

This is a 2 day course Thursday 16 November and Friday 17 November 2023 (both days to be attended)

Who Should Attend?

Practice Nurses who are new to Travel Health and have limited or no experience in the field.

Learning Outcomes

New to travel health?
This course focuses on the basic knowledge needed to provide a competent travel health consultation within the NHS. The demand for this service continues to increase and an ability to access all the required up to date information is imperative. This course aims to help you feel confident and competent in your practice.

Registration opens at 09-01-2023 14:00

Registration closes at 15-11-2023 14:00

Max Participants: 11

Registered Users:

1. mandy@almc.co.uk
2. s.arnel@nhs.net
3. natalie.hope@nhs.net
4. sue.gotts@nhs.net
5. katherine.metcalfe3@nhs.net
6. karen@almc.co.uk
7. vicki.staatz@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Doppler & Compression

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This study day is aimed at Practice Nurses who are dealing with leg ulcer management and oedema, requiring competency in the use of Doppler Ultrasound to support their assessment and compression products.
This is also suitable for nurses who are new to the skill of compression and can be used as an update for both Doppler and Compression therapy.

Learning Outcomes

This workshop covers the A& P of the lower limb and theory behind performing a Doppler assessment in order to assess peripheral vascular status to support leg ulcer management. Alternative compression product are demonstrated. It offers the opportunity to practice performing a Doppler assessment and compression bandaging under supervision. We also cover the MESI automated ABPI as well.

Nurses should bring with them a Sphyg, Doppler and Bandages for the practical session.

The Compression workshop covers the theory and science of compression.
There is an informal practical session when bandaging techniques will be demonstrated and there is the opportunity for each nurse to practice under supervision.
Bandages covered will be,K2 system and short stretch and compression wraps.
Nurses will need to bring with them an Actico shortstretch bandage with sub bandage as well as a K2 system with tape and scissors for the practical session.

The learning outcomes include:
Understand the A & P of the Lower Limb.
Understand the theory behind performing a Doppler Assessment.
Demonstrate the correct procedure for performing a Doppler Assessment.
Understand the theory that supports the use of compression in venous leg ulcer management.
Discuss the different bandage systems available.
Demonstrate the correct application of compression bandaging.
Demonstrate the principles of bandaging science by the ability to adapt the compression bandaging for individual leg shapes, sizes and aetiology.
Discuss the alternatives to compression bandaging, such as wraps and compression hose kits.

Registration opens at 09-01-2023 13:57

Registration closes at 16-11-2023 13:57

Max Participants: 14

Registered Users:

1. pmg.pat@nhs.net
2. mandy@almc.co.uk
3. victoria.rowe6@nhs.net
4. sacha.hynes@nhs.net
5. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
6. louise.white9@nhs.net
7. s.arnel@nhs.net
8. lauren.pentony@nhs.net
9. gemma.jones30@nhs.net
10. karen@almc.co.uk
11. michelle@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Travel Health Intro (2 day)

Description:

This is a 2 day course Thursday 16 November and Friday 17 November 2023 (both days to be attended)

Who Should Attend?

Practice Nurses who are new to Travel Health and have limited or no experience in the field.

Learning Outcomes

New to travel health?
This course focuses on the basic knowledge needed to provide a competent travel health consultation within the NHS. The demand for this service continues to increase and an ability to access all the required up to date information is imperative. This course aims to help you feel confident and competent in your practice.

Registration opens at 09-01-2023 14:00

Registration closes at 15-11-2023 14:00

Max Participants: 11

Registered Users:

1. mandy@almc.co.uk
2. s.arnel@nhs.net
3. natalie.hope@nhs.net
4. sue.gotts@nhs.net
5. katherine.metcalfe3@nhs.net
6. karen@almc.co.uk
7. vicki.staatz@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.