The National Nursing Forum Program

PROGRAM AND BOOK OF ABSTRACTS

THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUMSuccess through Synergy

2022 OCTOBER

2013

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2013PROGRAM | THE NATIONAL NURSING FORUM

Welcome from the President, Australian College of Nursing 5

Introduction 6

Destination 7

Concurrent Session Chairs 8

Abstract Review Committee 9

General information 11

Key speakers 15

Program 19

Closing session and dinner 26

Sponsors 29

Exhibitor floor plan 38

Exhibitor profiles 39

Trestle table display 48

Advertisers 48

Concurrent abstracts 51

Poster abstracts 92

Contents

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Australian Capital Territory

Nursing Midwifery Office

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Career opportunities Professional growth Mentorship Supported education

Research Centre for Nursing & Midwifery Practice Joanna Briggs Institute International Council for Nurses University of Canberra Australian Catholic University

Research Centre for Nursing & Midwifery Practice Practice Development Scholarships Joanna Briggs Institute Clinical Fellowships Nursing & Midwifery post registration scholarships Nursing & Midwifery Travel scholarships

Career advancement Practice Development Scholarships Joanna Briggs Institute Clinical Fellowships Research Centre for Nursing & Midwifery Practice

Innovative models of care Specialist nursing and midwifery care Extended practice/credentialing Competency frameworks

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CARMEN MORGAN FACN

TRANSITIONAL BOARD PRESIDENT, AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF NURSING

At this, the inaugural Australian College of Nursing (ACN) National Nursing Forum, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Canberra on behalf of the ACN Transitional Board and wider ACN community This years Forum, Success through Synergy, promises an engaging program, set against a sea of ideas, ambition and creativity

Synergy is born of diversity and an attitude of collaboration This theme recognises that in our nursing practice we can be more successful when we work together This years Forum will draw upon the expertise of professional leaders and expose delegates to challenging discussion and beneficial networking, proving an invaluable continuing professional development opportunity

The Forum program fosters a collaborative culture and boasts a wide range of speakers and sessions incorporating the various themes and sub-themes of the Forum This concurrent program has been carefully constructed, allowing delegates the chance to attend a range of sessions relevant to their practice areas We approach key nursing issues such as leadership, workforce, care delivery and clinical practice, safety and quality, legal and ethical issues, education and history; hoping to stimulate conversation, ultimately leading to the development of national perspectives in the delivery of health care

The nursing workforce encompasses many perspectives and practices, and makes up the largest portion of Australias health workforce This confirms our need to continue to work together to shape policy and further the nursing profession in Australia Collectively, we can achieve more when we learn from the experiences of others, and the Forum provides the platform for this

As we forge new ground professionally, I hope you take the opportunity to enjoy all that our nations capital has to offer Theres a great deal to explore; the unparalleled national icons, diverse, award-winning restaurants and the vast galleries and museums I look forward to meeting you and sharing in this rewarding experience I hope you are inspired and invigorated by this years Forum

Welcome from the President

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Introduction

Welcome to The National Nursing Forum hosted by ACN

In the centenary year of our national capital we are convening this must attend event for our members and the broader nursing community

We have designed a program that will:

> be challenging and inspiring > provide learning from acclaimed keynote and invited speakers > facilitate discussion and networking > expose you to insightful, new ideas > draw on the expertise of professional leaders > provide updates on the latest research > provide continuing professional development (CPD) hours

For members there is a Members Only Day on Sunday 20 October 2013 providing ACN members the opportunity to:

> contribute to identifying key priorities for ACN for the next twelve months > meet the President and Board members > discuss representation, advocacy positions and initiatives for ACN > network with colleagues who have similar interests

FORUM THEME

The theme Success through Synergy not only draws on the unification of Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) and The College of Nursing that has brought us ACN, but recognises that in our practice we can be even more successful when we work together, learn from each other and support each other

To address this we have designed a program that provides several themes grouped in areas of practice, highlighting the need for synergy

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF NURSING

ACN believes that each and every nurse in Australia should have the opportunity to grow their career through quality education, and further our profession through representation ACN is the voice of influence, providing the nursing expertise and experience required when government and key stakeholders are deciding the future of health ACN offers engagement and the opportunity for our members to contribute to the pursuit of strategic goals and the future direction of nursing in Australia

Visit www.acn.edu.au to find out more

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Destination Canberra

LOCATION

The National Nursing Forum is being held in Canberra, where national attractions and hidden gems deliver an array of unexpected delights

Experience what it means to be Australian through our identity, culture, history, Indigenous heritage, politics, art, sport, flora and fauna and national celebrations

Canberra offers a vibrant mix of restaurants, bars, shopping, museums, galleries and national attractions The citys national museums and attractions hold and share the treasures of our nation

2013 marks the centenary of Canberra as our nations capital Offering access to influential bodies and government contacts, Canberra will continue to be an incubator of great ideas and the custodian of some of the nations most significant cultural assets

FORUM VENUE

The National Nursing Forum will be held at the National Convention Centre Canberra The National Convention Centre is located in Canberra City, only 7km from the airport It is within walking distance of a variety of accommodation types, a range of modern dining options and some of Canberras main attractions

The National Convention Centre Canberra: 31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra, ACT 2601Phone: 02 6276 5200

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Concurrent Session Chairs

CONCURRENT SESSION ONE:

Jeffrey Fuller FACN Key contact for the ACN Community and Primary Health Care Community of Interest

Belynda Abbott MACN Key contact for the ACN Brisbane Region

Julie Shepherd FACN ACN Transitional Board Member

CONCURRENT SESSION TWO:

Julienne Onley FACN ACN Transitional Board Member

Kerry Bradley FACN Key contact for the ACN Melbourne Region

Leanne Morton FACN ACN Transitional Board Member

Helen Hamilton FACN (DLF) ACN Distinguished Life Fellow

CONCURRENT SESSION THREE:

Stephanie Fox-Young FACN (DLF) ACN Transitional Board Member

Maryann Curry MACN ACN Transitional Board Member

Christine Smith FACN ACN Transitional Board Member

CONCURRENT SESSION FOUR:

Kylie Ward FACN ACN Transitional Board Member

Ian Thackray FACN ACN Transitional Board Member

Kay Richards FACN ACN Transitional Board Member

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Abstract Review Committee

Brett Aimers FACN

Sonia Allen MACN

Antony Altea MACN

Elfi Ashcroft MACN

Maria Barredo

Carolyn Briggs FACN

Pamela Brinsmead FACN

Ingrid Brooks FACN

Justine Burg MACN

Clare Cole MACN

Jane Cotter MACN

Susan De Vries FACN

Carolyn Ehrlich MACN

Joanne Foster MACN

Heather Gilbert MACN

Helen Gooden MACN

Madonna Grehan MACN

Helen Hamilton FACN (DLF)

Elizabeth Hanna FACN

Melinda Hassall MACN

Alison Hutton MACN

Ashley Kable MACN

Prabha Lakhan MACN

Robyn McIntosh MACN

Margaret McLeod FACN

Jane Mills FACN

Carol Mirco FACN

Heather Moore FACN

Pathma Namasivayam MACN

Judith Nelmes FACN

Rosemary Oates MACN

Jo Perks MACN

Heather Peters MACN

Kay Price FACN

Winsome St John FACN

Donna Watmuff FACN

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General information

VENUE

The National Nursing Forum will be held at The National Convention Centre Canberra, 31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra, ACT

Parking Limited undercover parking is available at the venue, accessed from Constitution Avenue, starting from $17.00 per day or $3.00 per day on weekends Outdoor parking is located directly opposite the venue starting from $13.50 per day and free on Sundays

FORUM

Registration The registration desk, located on level one of The National Convention Centre at the entrance to the Ballroom, will be open for the duration of the Forum and will serve as your main point of contact for Forum related queries

Upon registration each delegate will receive a Forum satchel, program, delegate list and name tag

Delegates are encouraged to wear their name tags at all times during the Forum, as entrance to sessions and the exhibition is restricted to registered attendees only If you misplace your name tag please go to the registration desk to arrange a replacement

The registration desk will be open as follows:

Sunday 20 October 7:30am 8:30pm

Monday 21 October 8:00am 5:00pm

Tuesday 22 October 8:00am 5:30pm

For enquiries outside these hours please contact ACN events on 0428 421 434.

Members Only Day The Members Only Day workshop will be held in the Ballroom on Sunday 20 October 2013 from 9:00am 4:00pm

ACN Annual General Meeting (AGM) The AGM is open to all members The AGM will be held on Sunday 20 October 2013 from 4:00pm 5:00pm in the Bradman Theatrette

ACN Oration The Inaugural ACN Oration, Investiture of Fellows and Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday 20 October 2013 from 6:00pm 8:30pm in the Bradman Theatrette, followed by a cocktail reception

Plenary sessions The main Forum sessions will be held in the Bradman Theatrette on Monday 21 October and Tuesday 22 October

Concurrent sessions The concurrent sessions will be held in the Menzies, Nicholls and Southerland Theatrettes Please see the program for room allocations

Poster Forum posters will be located in the Ballroom Foyer

Poster presentation time will be during the morning tea session on Tuesday 22 October 2013 from 10:40am 11:10am

Trade trestle tables Trestle tables with organisation information for delegates are located outside the Bradman Theatrette Delegates are encouraged to visit these tables

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Exhibition and catering The exhibition and catering will be located in the Ballroom The exhibition will officially open at morning tea on Monday 21 October 2013 and close on Tuesday 22 October 2013, following afternoon tea at 3:25pm

SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER 2013MEMBER ONLY DAY CATERING

Morning tea 10:30am 11:00am

Lunch 12:00am 12:45pm

Afternoon tea 3:30pm 4:00pm

MONDAY 21 OCTOBER 2013 EXHIBITION AND CATERING

Morning tea and exhibition opening 10:35am 11:10am

Lunch 12:30pm 1:30pm

Afternoon tea 3:00pm 3:30pm

TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2013 EXHIBITION AND CATERING

Morning tea 10:40am 11:10am

Lunch 12:40pm 1:30pm

Afternoon tea and exhibition close 3:00pm 3:25pm

Closing dinner The Forum closing dinner will be held on Tuesday 22 October 2013 at the Australian War Memorial A conference dinner ticket is included with full conference registrations

Transfers to the dinner will depart the National Convention Centre Canberra at 5:15pm, then return to the National Convention Centre Canberra at 9.30pm and 10:00pm

Continuing professional development hours The following CPD hours have been awarded for attendance at the Forum One point equates to 60 minutes of education

Forum delegates will receive the following:

DATE SESSION CPD HOURS

Sun 20 Oct Member Only Day 7 hours

Mon 21 Oct Forum Day One 65 hours

Tues 22 Oct Forum Day Two 6 hours

Certificate of attendance and evaluation survey All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance, detailing their CPD hours An evaluation survey will be sent electronically

Disclaimer ACN reserves the right to make alterations to the arrangements of the Forum as published, either before or during the conference Please note this program is correct at the time of printing

Dress The Forum dress is smart casual for all sessions and cocktail or smart casual for the closing dinner

Mobile phones Attendees are asked to switch off their mobile phones when in sessions

Photography and filming For promotional purposes, there may be a professional photographer during the Forum Unauthorised photography, taping or recording of any form is strictly prohibited at The Forum If you do not want to be photographed please inform the photographer

Social media Join The National Nursing Forum conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/acnursing or on Twitter at #ACNForum13

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First floor

Ground floor

FORUM FLOOR PLAN

BALLROOM

EXHIBITION AND

CATERING

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

SPEAKERS PREP

REGISTRATION

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DR ROSEMARY BRYANT FACN

Dr Bryant commenced in the position of Commonwealth Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer in July 2008 She was formerly Executive Director of RCNA, a position she held for eight years

She has had a broad career in acute hospital and community nursing, as well as in government relations Executive positions she has held include Director of

Nursing at Royal Adelaide Hospital and also at the then Child, Adolescent and Family Health Service in SA and the chief government nursing position in Victoria She also spent some time in private consulting undertaking projects on nursing and health During this time she was a consultant to the World Health Organization

Dr Bryant has had a broad experience in policy development both in nursing and the broader health sector

Dr Bryant is a Fellow of ACN, is Emeritus Director of Nursing at Royal Adelaide Hospital and is the immediate past-President of the International Council of Nurses, an organisation which represents 13 million nurses worldwide She was awarded the degree of Doctor of the University by the Queensland University of Technology in 2010 and by Flinders University in 2012

Welcome address

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DR ROBERTO LEONARDI

Dr Leonardi, is a futurist specialising in the health industry and Head of the Europa Health Forecasting Group based in Milan, Italy As an internationally recognised consultant Dr Leonardi provides market forecast and strategic advice to a wide range of hospitals, medical groups, managed care organisations and suppliers throughout Europe, the UK and the United States

Dr Leonardi has written several books on the future of health care including Millennium Management and 21st Century Healthcare His monthly newsletter Europa Health Trends has been published for 12 years and is translated into five languages throughout Europe

Dr Leonardi is a truly passionate and entertaining speaker who presents a refreshing and profound perspective on health care today and in the future

Keynote speaker and master of ceremonies

ROBYN MOORE

Robyn Moore is a multi-skilled communicator who has been changing peoples perception through the power of the word for over 40 years She has sold millions of dollars worth of products for thousands of Australian companies, entertained millions of Australians in this countrys longest running radio comedy, enchanted children in animation series that are seen in 70 countries

and is considered to be one of our top speakers at national and international conferences

Robyn was the National Communicator of the Year; is an Australia Day Ambassador for the Australia Day Council and the Australian Childhood Foundation and is a National Patron of Make-A-Wish Australia

DR LOUISE MAHLER

As a surgeon of personal presence, Dr Mahler uses her cutting instruments to diagnose your key area of performance blockage and conjure dramatic transformation Dr Mahler has explored the breadth of a career in classical singing in Europe, including recitals, oratorio, a two-year soloists contract with the Vienna State Opera, as well as roles in the Salzburg, London and Aldeburgh

Festivals Dr Mahlers qualifications also include: a PhD within the field of business, a Master of Applied Science in Organisational Psychology, a Bachelor of Economics, a Certificate in Applied Applications Programming, a Bachelor of Music, a Graduate Diploma in Music, a Licentiate of Music, Australian Music Board in voice and an array of certificates including: Master Practitioner in Neuro-linguistic Programming

Keynote speakers

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PROFESSOR PHILIP DARBYSHIRE MACN

Professor Darbyshire is internationally recognised as a leader in nursing and health care research and practice development He has presented over 100 keynote papers, seminars and workshops in 12 countries He has a special passion for making research and systematic inquiry accessible and exciting and in using arts and humanities approaches to help nurses and health care staff

develop a deeper appreciation of the patients experience

For 13 years he led one of Australias most successful practice-based research departments at the Womens & Childrens Hospital in Adelaide He has supported health and education organisations in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Norway, Ireland and Italy

Professor Darbyshire is also a Professor of Nursing at Monash University, Adjunct Professor at University of Western Sydney and in 2012 he was voted Social Media Nurse of the Year

Invited speakers

DR JANE OMALLEY

Dr OMalley has been Chief Nurse at the New Zealand Ministry of Health since September 2010 Prior to that she held a number of senior leadership positions in the New Zealand health sector as a Director of Nursing and Midwifery, a university teaching, clinical and research faculty member, and a senior consultant on clinical nursing She was president of the New Zealand Nurses

Organisation (NZNO) from 20012005 and received the NZNO award of honour in 2008

The Chief Nurse role includes provision of advice on nursing to the Minister of Health and the Ministry of Health, and leadership of the sector

Dr OMalley has a particular interest in the link between nursing leadership, safety, quality, productivity and workforce recruitment and retention She holds a Bachelors degree from Massey University New Zealand, a Masters from New York University, USA, and a PhD from Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand

PROFESSOR MICHAEL CARTER

Professor Carter is a native of the Missouri Ozark Mountains He earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the Doctor of Nursing Science degree from Boston University and the Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Tennessee He is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner; is a

Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing; a Distinguished Practitioner in the National Academies of Practice and a Diplomate in the American Board of Comprehensive Care He completed a Fellowship in Primary Care Health Policy with the United States Public Health Service

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Panel discussion

The panel discussion, focused on Nursing Care Provision, will be led by Professor Philip Darybshire, and include the below panel members:

PROFESSOR GED WILLIAMS FACN

Professor Williams is the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Gold Coast Health Service District, a public health service for a current population of over 500,000 He is also a Professor of Nursing with Griffith University, Queensland

Previously, Professor Williams has been the Executive Director of Nursing Services at Maroondah hospital and at the Alice Springs Hospital

From 199799 he led the critical care nursing profession on a journey to establish the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses as a single national college and company In 2001, he led the formation of the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses (WFCCN) and was elected the first Chair/President of WFCCN From 200109 Ged was also a Director of the World Federation of Societies of Intensive Care and Critical Care Medicine

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR ANNETTE SOLMAN MACN

Adjunct Professor Solman is employed as the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery of The Sydney Childrens Hospitals Network (SCHN) and is the Executive sponsor for Network Education

Adjunct Professor Solman has held a number of senior positions in health care Many of her previous roles focused on strategic leadership development and

organisational culture change Adjunct Professor Solman has led and supported others in change management processes resulting in workplace re-design and workforce re-design She is recognised for her facilitation expertise and is a lead facilitator for the International Practice Development Schools as well as being an active member of the International Practice Development Collaborative

SUSAN EMERSON MACN

Susan Emerson has extensive experience in the aged care sector in South Australia as clinician, Director of Nursing and senior manager A former national President of Geriaction Inc and member of the National Aged Care Alliance, has been a visiting lecturer at Flinders University and University of South Australia, is a member of SA Healths Quality Use of Medicines Working Group and a

Clinical Lead with the National Electronic Health Authority

In 2007 she was awarded, from a national field, an aged care scholarship to investigate contemporary care practice in Europe, and in 2009 she was named Citizen of the Year by the City of Salisbury in recognition of her extensive intergenerational initiatives and service development activities over the preceding decade Susan has a particular interest in the social and built-form influences on the wellbeing of older people

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DAY ONE: MEMBERS ONLY 7 CPD HOURS

0730 0900 Registrations open

0755 0855 Breakfast with President and the Board invite only

0900 0930 Welcome and introduction

0930 1030 ACN Regional Groups Workshop

1030 1100 Morning tea Proudly sponsored by

1100 1200 ACN Community of Interest Workshop

1200 1245 Lunch Proudly sponsored by

1245 1345 ACN Regional and Community of Interest Workshop feedback

1345 1415 Group discussion: Feedback on identified themes that have emerged and discussion on next steps

1415 1530 ACN Policy Statements

1530 1600 Afternoon tea

1600 1700ACN AGM Including announcement of election outcome for incoming Board

Sunday 20 October Members Only Day

OrationMembers and colleagues are invited to attend the ACN Oration, Investiture of Fellows and Awards Ceremony on Sunday 20 October 2013 from 6:00pm until 8:30pm, in the Bradman Theatrette



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DAY ONE: ACN EARLY CAREER NURSES WORKSHOP BY PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY

TIME ACTIVITY SPEAKER/S COMMENTS

0930 1000 Registration and networking Tea and coffee on arrival

1000 1015 Welcome and workshop overview

Jackie Poyser and Jason Mills MACN

1015 1045 Professionalism in contemporary nursing

John Rosenberg MACN Australian Catholic University

Interactive workshop

1045 1115 How to drive change in a workplace

Co-op Bookshop 20mins + 10mins Q&A

1115 1145 Emerging Nurse Leader panel discussion: Transitioning into the nursing workforce- Challenges- Opportunities- What to expect

Ely Taylor MACN Patricia Fox MACN Sherrie Lee MACN Laurie Bickhoff MACN

15mins + 15mins Q&A

1145 1215 Financial management HIP 20mins + 10mins Q&A

1215 1245 Lunch and networking

1245 1315 Work and life balance: self-care in nursing

Jason Mills MACN Interactive workshop

1315 1345 Leadership essentials for early career nurses

Veronica Croome ACT Chief Nurse

20mins + 10mins Q&A

1345 1400 Summary and close Jackie Poyser and Jason Mills MACN

Sunday 20 October Early Career Nurses Workshop

ACN Early Career Nurses Workshop With thanks to our ENL sponsors: Chandler Macleod Health, HIP and The Co-op Bookshop.

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DAY TWO: FULL CONFERENCE DAY 6.5 CPD HOURS

0800 0900 Registrations open

0900 0905 Official forum opening: MC Robyn Moore

0905 0910 Welcome to Country: Ruth Bell, Ngunnawal Elder

0910 0915 President welcome: Carmen Morgan FACN

0915 0930 Welcome address: Rosemary Bryant FACN

0930 0935 Sponsor presentation: Health Workforce Australia

0935 1035 Keynote address: Louise Mahler The missing link Getting your day to hum

1035 1110 Morning tea and exhibition opening Proudly sponsored by

1110 1150Invited speaker: Philip Darbyshire MACN Fallen Angels?: Responding to nursings crisis in care

1150 1225

Panel discussion: Nursing Care Provision

Panel facilitator: Philip Darbyshire MACN

Panel members: Annette Solman MACN Susan Emerson MACN Ged Williams FACN

1225 1230 Sponsor presentation: ACT Health

1230 1330 Lunch in exhibition Proudly sponsored by

Monday 21 October



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Monday 21 October (continued)

1330 1500

Sub-theme:

Leadership

Workforce

Care delivery and clinical practice

Safety and Quality

Legal and Ethical Issues

Education

History

CONCURRENT SESSION 1

Community and Primary Health Care Bradman Theatrette

Acute Menzies Theatrette

Chronic and Complex Care Nicholls Theatrette

An immersive work integrated learning experience showcasing an innovative, experiential clinical placement

Lorna Moxham FACN

Positioning a statewide culture change program within the complex and dynamic health sector landscape

Susan Pearce MACN

Well you never give up hope ...examining how families respond to organ donation requests

Holly Northam MACN

The Refugee Health Nurse Program a new model of care

Sandy Eagar FACN

Responding to effects of adverse events on acute care nurses

Ashley Kable MACN

Success through eHealth and multidisciplinary synergies

Evelyn Hovenga

Key strategies in developing a Nurse Practitioner Service in the private sector

Leanne Abdoo

Starting resuscitation in the behavioural assessment room a safety and quality success story

Susan Cowling Barbara Stevens

Implementing best practice in rehabilitation

Rebecca Pearl

The elephant in the room why arent we talking about nurses health?

Kay Ross MACN

Pressure injury prevention putting evidence into practice

Irene Lake

Influence of a diabetes nurse practitioner as part of the health care team is it complementary or competitive?

Kerry Porter

1330 1500 Exclusive Member Workshop: Louise Mahler (Registration only) Swan Room, Level 1

1500 1530 Afternoon tea in exhibition

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1530 1700

Sub-theme:

Leadership

Workforce


Safety and Quality


Education

History




Rural and Regional Nicholls Theatrette

History (1530 1715)

Southerland Theatrette

The nurse practitioner in private practice

Jane Currie

On the Front Line of Nursing Practice Development: Experiences and Perspectives of Facilitators

Mary Mulcahy Kathryne Hoban

The lived experience of venous access

Melissa Robinson-Reilly MACN

My propaganda work: nurses, public health, and Miss Stella Pines failed ideal of an Australian College of Nursing, circa 1930

Madonna Grehan MACN

Nurses involvement in the experiments at Ravensbrck Concentration Camp

Linda Shields FACN

B.I.T.E.S a systematic approach to assessment and treatment of mammalian bite wounds

Janelle White

Facilitating change during a NICU Redevelopment: Nurses lead the way!

Margaret Broom Leanne Ehrlich

Working safe in the bush

Elizabeth Foley FACN Julianne Bryce MACN Tracing synergies

in nursing practice through a history of ideas

Dr Kylie Smith

Growing awareness; culturally competent nurses

Georgia Corrie MACN

Evolving, expanding and consolidating the EN scope of practice in a 300 bed metropolitan acute care public hospital

June Cox FACN Sean Prendergast

I survived nursing school now the real learning begins

Patricia Fox MACN Fun, fear, discipline and care nurse training at the Launceston General Hospital

Damhnat McCann MACNInnovative service

delivery in primary health care organisations

Jo Millard

Co-operation and collaboration the driver for safe and efficient staffing in nursing services

Cherrie Lowe MACN

Facilitation, the essential ingredient of effective leadership

Penny Cummings MACN Kim Glashoff Kelley Lennon

Creating history and keeping facts the essential synergy between history and the archive

Judith Cornell AM FACN Helen Hamilton FACN (DLF)

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DAY THREE: FULL CONFERENCE DAY 6 CPD HOURS

0800 0900 Registration and information desk open

0900 1000Keynote address: MC Robyn Moore The Power of the Word: BIG Words, BIG Synergy, BIG Possibilities!

1000 1040 Invited speaker: Jane OMalley, Chief Nurse NZ Health Whats the story? The critcal role of data, relationships and participation in moving policy to implementation

1040 1110

Morning tea in exhibition Proudly sponsored by

Poster presentation session Proudly sponsored by

1110 1240

Sub-theme:

Leadership

Workforce


Safety and Quality


Education

History




Rural and Regional Nicholls Theatrette

Success through Synergy: a community health care intervention to assist those in time forgotten communities

Sherrie Lee MACN

Striving for perfection; empowering nursing graduates to be quality improvement activists

Matthew Payne Billy Jovanovic

Cultivating caring practices in the first year of practice towards a theoretical framework

Sharon Laver MACN

Nursing, Research and Community practice: a natural synergy

Kathryn Goozee MACN

Social media assisting in student learning

Jayd Moule

Working on each others ideas mentoring circles as a method of supporting remote Australian Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal nursing students

Jane Mills FACN

Collaborative practice produces positive outcomes

Katherine Bullock MACN Jane Setter MACN

Up the creek with both paddles strategic development of new generation leaders

Ilze Jaunberzins MACN

The barriers and enablers to maintaining nursing & midwifery recency with the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section

Tracey King

Three years on Australias first nurse-led walk-in centre

Naree Stanton

Person centred leaders creating the pathway to organisational change

Val Wilson Annette Solman MACN

A holistic approach to meeting the challenge

Jane Truscott

Tuesday 22 October




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1240 1330 Lunch in exhibition Proudly sponsored by

1330 1500

Sub-theme:

Leadership

Workforce


Safety and Quality


Education

History




Chronic and Complex Care Nicholls Theatrette

Healthcare within immigration detention a collaborative nurse-led approach

Leann Lancaster FACN

A survey of nurses knowledge of pressure injury management

Petra Lawrence MACN

Competency standards for heart failure nurses a collaborative development using a consensus approach

Maria Podger MACN

Community nursing practice in NSW perceptions of organisational synergy to support professional practice

Thomas Harding MACN

Identifying patient outcomes useful to measure the quality of inter-professional handover in the post anaesthetic care unit (PACU)

Niki Lillibridge

Creating a rewarding synergy practice transformation in chronic and complex care

Basseer Jeeawody

Safe manual tasks

Michelle Turner MACN

Graduate RNs practice readiness

May El Haddad MACN

Compassion, consequences and complexity midwives experiences of working with women who use illicit drugs

Maureen Miles

Educating for health service reform clinical learning, governance and capability (CLLEVER2)

Anne Gardner MACN

Povbesity: The relationship between obesity, low socio-economic status and inequity of access to bariatric surgery

Casey Lowden-Crook MACN

An innovative approach for better patient and resources management in chronic disease

Helen McFarlane

1500 1525 Afternoon tea in exhibition: Exhibition close and prizes

1525 1605Invited speaker: Michael Carter Meeting the emerging primary care needs of Australia by nurses and nurse practitioners

1605 1650 Keynote address: Roberto Leonardi

1650 1700 Forum summary: MC Robyn Moore

1715 1730 Transport to Closing session and dinner

1730 1815 Australian War Memorial: Nursing tour

1815 2130 Dinner Proudly sponsored by

2130 2200 Transport back to National Convention Centre

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Closing session and dinner

The closing session and dinner will be held on Tuesday 22 October 2013 at one of Canberras most iconic venues, The Australian War Memorial Experience a nursing focused tour of the memorial then dine below the G for George aircraft

The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive The Memorials purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war Its mission is to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society

It will be a relaxed evening allowing the opportunity to experience Canberra while networking with new and old colleagues from the Forum

A night not to be missed!

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resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a

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The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board), in partnership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), works to keep the Australian public safe.

We work to ensure that the nations nursing and midwifery professionals have the qualifi cations, skills and experience required to provide safe, quality care.

We: register nurses, midwives and students of nursing/midwifery set the national registration requirements develop professional standards, codes, guidelines and position statements to

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Sponsor profiles

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Health Workforce Australia (HWA) is a Commonwealth statutory authority established to build a sustainable health workforce that meets Australias healthcare needs HWA leads the implementation of national and large-scale reform, working in collaboration with health and higher education sectors to address the critical priorities of planning, training and reforming Australias health workforce

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The Nursing and Midwifery Office (N&MO), ACT Health provides a territory wide focus on a range of local, national and international issues related to nursing and midwifery for ACT Health and the Minister for Health The N&MO engages and works in partnership, collaboration and consultation with all nurses and midwives, government officers, consumers, healthcare organisations including professional and industrial bodies, educational providers and key stakeholders

The purpose and objectives of the N&MO include, but are not limited to providing leadership, information and advice on workforce planning and reform, recruitment and retention, regulation and practice, quality, safety and best practice, education, research and policy across ACT Health

The office is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning and policy framework for the nursing and midwifery professions and aligns with the values of ACT Health Care, Collaboration, Excellence and Integrity

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Health Industry Plan (HIP) is a national industry superannuation fund for health and associated industries With over 23,000 members and 1,900 registered employers across Australia, and $670 million in funds under management HIP offers competitive insurance, low fees, no commissions, and is run only for the benefit of members

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For almost a decade, Chandler Macleods professional recruitment and HR Services business has connected outstanding Health and Medical workers with leading employers

Our dedicated team of consultants, many of whom are ex-health care professionals themselves, recruit Health and Medical professionals to work in hospitals and clinics throughout Australia, specialising in nursing, aged care, allied health, and mental and social healthcare

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Through our unique range of educational and research programs we seek to make a real difference to people, their careers and their families, our communities and the broader health and education sectors

ECUs School of Nursing and Midwifery offers world-class facilities and strong academic leadership in the fields of nursing and midwifery at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Our research programs are built upon a collaboration of world-class researchers, industry leaders and clinical experts with strengths in the areas of cancer and palliative care, aged care, mental health, acute and clinical care, midwifery and primary healthcare

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Guild Insurance, a Corporate Sponsor of ACN, provides professional indemnity insurance designed specifically for you as a nurse, whether youre an employed nurse or work in the private sector

With 50 years experience insuring healthcare professionals, you can be safe in the knowledge your professional indemnity protection is in the hands of an insurer you can trust

At Guild Insurance, we cover all your insurance needs

> 24/7 protection that stays with you, wherever youre based, Australia-wide> Easy online application, saving you time > No standard excess

From your time as a nursing student and throughout your career, Guild Insurance is there for you, every step of the way

Policies underwritten by Guild Insurance Ltd are subject to terms and conditions. Guild Insurance supports associations through the payment of referral fees.

www.guildinsurance.com.au

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NAME TAG SPONSOR

The School of Nursing and Midwifery offers high quality degrees in a vibrant and supportive learning environment to prepare students for a rewarding career in healthcare

One of the largest schools for education of nurses and midwives in Australia, the school offers undergraduate, a range of research and coursework postgraduate courses and professional development programs Over 2000 students study at three Victorian Monash campuses, Berwick, Clayton and Peninsula as well as off campus studies

All courses and professional development activities are developed in collaboration with the Schools professional partners to be responsive to the contemporary needs of the healthcare industry and are designed to be engaging for prospective students

www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing

POSTER SESSION SPONSOR

The School of Nursing and Midwifery within the Faculty of Health Science at the University of Tasmania is a large multi-campus school specialising in undergraduate and postgraduate nursing and midwifery degrees We offer registered nurses and midwives across Australia an accessible, diverse and innovative range of professional nursing and midwifery specialisations Our postgraduate courses are fully online and enable students to study while they work, providing you with professional development opportunities to advance your career in clinical and professional practice With over 21 specialisations to choose from, we have a study option to suit your career goals

www.utas.edu.au/nursing-midwifery

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MENTORING SESSION SPONSOR (Emerging Nurse Leaders only)

Soroptimist International is a world wide organisation for women in management and the professions working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women Soroptimists work at all levels of civil society, local, national and international, and are involved with a wide spectrum of womens concerns

SI Canberra, a member club of Soroptimist International, was chartered in 1955 and has been serving the local community through its various projects continually for 58 years Currently, Clubs world wide are working on the Programme Theme Educate to Lead which fits neatly with the ENL Program that SI Canberra is supporting

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NAHRLS makes time off possible for rural and remote health professionals

The Nursing & Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme (NAHRLS) is an Australian Government funded program established to support eligible rural and remote health practices with access to locum support for when staff go on training and leave

Using NAHRLS is easy and cost effective No agency fees or charges apply

KEY NAHRLS FACTS:

> Locum travel, accommodation and incentive allowances covered by NAHRLS

> Administration associated with recruitment and credentialing covered by NAHRLS

> Locum support up to 14 days (per request)

> Relief for multiple staff available

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The Organ and Tissue Authority welcomes all delegates to Canberra in the

centenary year of our national capital.

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FORUM STREAM SPONSOR (HISTORY)

NURSES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AUSTRALIA (NCFA) Celebrating a century of caring

Now in its centenary year, NCFA is part of an international movement within the nursing profession It is operated by nurses, and provides spiritual and professional support to nurses, midwives and nursing students Professional events offer leadership training, ongoing education and a Christian perspective on nursing issues NCFA (NSW) has RCNA Authorised Provider of Endorsed Courses (APEC) status, subsequently its educational activities attract RCNA CNE points

Membership in NCFA connects nurses to a dynamic community of Christian nurses locally and worldwide, as well as a rich variety of resources developed by the NCF International Institute of Christian Nursing

Connect with NCFA ncfaustralia@gmailcom, Facebook or Websites www.ncfansw.org www.ncf-australia.org www.ncfasa.org

FORUM STREAM SPONSOR (CHRONIC AND COMPLEX CARE)

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) has been the premier provider of technical and further education in the ACT for 85 years

At CIT, the Diploma of Nursing is offered over 18 months full time study Our fully accredited course has been developed from the national training program, working closely with local industry, to ensure graduates have clinical experience in a wide range of environments

Our facilities include simulated work environments for learners to practice skills and knowledge prior to the clinical placement experience

We use the latest technology for flexible and online learning

wwwcit.edu.au

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FORUM STREAM SPONSOR (RURAL AND REGIONAL)

Members of ANRA (Association of Nursing Recruitment Agencies) are health workforce agencies that work closely with Health Services and healthcare providers in efficiently managing a health workforce in rural and regional areas of Australia and New Zealand

ANRA is a member group of the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association (RCSA) Australia & New Zealand, the leading industry body representing companies and professionals involved in talent management and workforce solutions

ANRA Members subscribe to the highest clinical and quality standards and abide by the RCSA Code for Professional Conduct that is authorised by the ACCC The Code may be viewed at www.rcsa.com.au


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Entrance

Posters

Rego

1 Health Industry Plan

2 Guild Insurance

3 Remote Area Health Corps

4 Nursing and Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme

5 Organ and Tissue Authority

6 Australian Catholic University

7 NSW Rural Doctors Network

8 Ascent Footwear

9 Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association

10 i need a visa

11 Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association

12 Calvary Health Care

13 BrightSky Australia

14 Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

15 NSW Nurses & Midwives Association

16 TrendCare

17 ACT Health

18 Health Workforce Australia

20 Defence Force Recruiting

21 Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council

22 LifeHealthcare

23 Rural Health Education Foundation

24 Therapeutic Goods Administration

25 Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

2022 OCTOBER


Exhibitor profiles

The Nursing and Midwifery Office, ACT Health provides advice on professional nursing and midwifery related issues and provides funding for nursing and midwifery initiatives such as scholarships, career development and professional advancement

Nurses are the largest health professional group in ACT Health with over 3,000 nurses and midwives delivering care in acute and subacute facilities across the territory As a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife or Enrolled Nurse you can choose from a variety of career and lifestyle options to suit your individual knowledge, skills and aspirations

www.rcnmp.com.au/c/rcnmp

Ascent was founded in 2002, and has since revolutionized school shoes, work shoes and now safety boots by engineering them with athletic shoe technology Engineered in Australia, we take a special interest in developing footwear specifically for the unique Australian environment with shoes designed to fit the typical Australian foot, which is generally broader at the forefoot and narrower at the heel

www.ascentfootwear.com.au

Australian Catholic University has six campuses around Australia (Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield) We aim to empower our students to think critically and ethically, and gain the skills to bring about change in their communities, professions and industries

www.acu.edu.au

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APNA is the peak professional body for nurses working in primary health care including general practice With more than 3600 members, APNA provide primary health care nurses with a voice, access to quality continuing professional development, educational resources, support and networking opportunities APNA continually strives to increase awareness of the role of the primary health care nurse, and to be a dynamic and vibrant organisation for its members

www.apna.asn.au

The Australian Indigenous ClinicalInfoNet web resource (managed by the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet) supports primary health care workers providing free access to relevant, evidence-based, current and culturally appropriate information providing a comprehensive collection of primary health-care support materials that can be used in the prevention, identification and management of chronic diseases in the Indigenous Australian population

www.clinicalinfonet.net.au www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au

The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is the independent accrediting authority for nursing and midwifery under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme

ANMAC sets the standards for accreditation for nursing and midwifery education programs and accredits these programs leading to registration and endorsement

ANMAC is also an assessing authority for the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship

www.anmac.org.au

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BrightSky Australia provides national door-to-door delivery of specialist healthcare products in wound, continence, nutrition and other healthcare products BrightSky offers clinical education workshops (attracting RCNA CNE points), innovative programs and tools such as the PadNavigator, Catheter Compass, Dome Director and the brand new BrightSky Mobile Application Tools of the Trade

www.brightsky.com.au

Inspired by the Venerable Mary Potter and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Calvary Health Care ACT, Calvary John James Hospital and the Australian Catholic University educate, train and employ nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who treat all people with compassion, dignity and respect; and who never see a need without doing something about it

www.calvary-act.com.au www.calvaryjohnjames.com.au www.acu.edu.au

Find out about expanding your nursing skills with an exciting career in the Navy, Army or Air Force You will have opportunities that you wont get in the civilian health sector, with the chance to lead a team of health professionals and provide humanitarian aid Along with adventure, youll enjoy job security and excellent working conditions For more information visit the Defence Force Recruiting stand

www.defencejobs.gov.au

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Health Industry Plan (HIP) is a national industry superannuation fund for health and associated industries With over 23,000 members and 1,900 registered employers across Australia, and $670 million in funds under management HIP offers competitive insurance, low fees, no commissions, and is run only for the benefit of members

www.hipsuper.com.au.

Health Workforce Australia (HWA) is a Commonwealth statutory authority established to build a sustainable health workforce that meets Australias healthcare needs HWA leads the implementation of national and large-scale reform, working in collaboration with health and higher education sectors to address the critical priorities of planning, training and reforming Australias health workforce

www.hwa.gov.au

Guild Insurance, a Corporate Sponsor of ACN, provides professional indemnity insurance designed specifically for you as a nurse, whether youre an employed nurse or work in the private sector

> 24/7 protection that stays with you Australia-wide

> No standard excess

> Easy online application

Guild Insurance is there for you, every step of the way

Policies underwritten by Guild Insurance Ltd are subject to terms and conditions. Guild Insurance supports associations through the payment of referral fees.

www.guildinsurance.com.au/index.php

2022 OCTOBER


i need a visa provide professional migration advice and visa assistance to health sector employers, individuals, couples and families Our Registered Migration Agents are university qualified in Australian Migration Law, registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority and are Members of the Migration Institute of Australia

www.ineedavisa.com.au

As one of Australasias leading medical device distributors, LifeHealthcare understands the importance of providing our customers access to the most up-to-date solutions enabling them to improve the clinical outcome for their patients and clients LifeHealthcares extensive range of products and services includes MIZUHO, DURASEAL, DIENER,and TEDAN

www.lifehealthcare.com.au

Locum support made easy NO fees or charges apply

The Nursing and Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme (NAHRLS) is an Australian Government funded programme offering locum support for nurses and midwives in rural and remote Australia to relieve staff while they are away on leave up to 14 days (per request)

www.nahrls.com.au

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The NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN) provides support for a continuing and high quality rural health workforce in New South Wales (NSW), Australia The Rural Health Professionals Program (RHPP) supports the relocation and retention of nurses and allied health professionals to rural and remote areas across NSW and Australia

www.nswrdn.com.au

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulates nursing and midwifery by ensuring registrants have the qualifications, skills and experience to provide safe, quality care

The National Board:

> sets national registration requirements> develops professional policy for nursing and midwifery practice> manages notifications> approves national accreditation standards

www.ahpra.gov.au

The NSW Nurses & Midwives Association (NSWNMA) is the registered union for all nurses and midwives in NSW It represents industrial and professional interests and services include legal representation, OH&S advice and workers compensation The Association empowers nurses and midwives to actively participate in shaping every aspect of their professions

www.nswnma.asn.au

proud past, inspired future

celebrating 25 years

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The Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority (the Organ and Tissue Authority) works with states and territories, clinicians and the community sector, to deliver the Australian Governments national reform agenda to implement a worlds best practice approach to organ and tissue donation for transplantation

www.donatelife.gov.au

The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) was established in 2008 to recruit urban-based health professionals for short-term, paid-placements in Remote Indigenous communities in the NT

With placements of 3 weeks to 3 months, you will make a difference by improving the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians And you dont have to give up your regular job back home

www.rahc.com.au

Originally established in 1992, the Rural Health Education Foundation is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to delivering free health education to healthcare teams in remote and rural Australia and their communities via the Rural Health Channel on the VAST satellite service as well as online

www.rhef.com.au

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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is part of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, and is responsible for regulating medicines, vaccines, medical devices, blood products and biologicals The TGA administers the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, which provides a framework that ensures Australians have timely access to therapeutic goods that are consistently safe, effective and of a high quality

www.tga.gov.au

TrendCare is the leading workload management and workforce planning system in Australasia, operating across five countries, winning National and International Awards for innovation, service delivery and training

TrendCare provides rostering, patient acuity, work allocation, risk assessments, care planning, handovers and HRM solutions

TrendCare promotes safe staffing, improved patient outcomes and productivity, and efficiency gains

www.trendcare.com.au

TrendCare

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association established JustHealth Consultants (JHC) to support Australian healthcare organisations across all sectors to meet the complex requirements of the healthcare system JHC achieves this through disseminating knowledge and connecting clinicians, academics, executives, managers, policy makers and consumers

JHC are proud to have developed a free online training program for those who provide palliative care to aged persons in the community Free face-to-face workshops will also be offered across Tasmania in 2014

www.palliativecareonline.com.au

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Find out about expanding your nursing skills with an exciting career in the Navy, Army or Air Force. You will have opportunities that you wont get in the civilian health sector, with the chance to lead a team of health professionals and provide humanitarian aid. Along with adventure, youll enjoy job security and excellent working conditions. For more information visit Defence Force Recruiting stand.

NOW RECRUITING: NURSES.

NURSING OFFICERITS NOT YOUR GENERAL PRACTICE

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the Australian Collegeof Mental Health Nurses Inc.

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At Calvary Health Care ACT and Calvary John James Hospital we continue the work of our founder the Venerable Mary Potter in bringing the healing ministry of Jesus to all people who are sick, dying or in need. We call this being for others, and we live this ministry through our Values of Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship and Respect so that our patients, their families and carers receive compassionate and high quality care. We understand that contemporary clinical, medical and surgical best practice is only a part of a healing journey.

At the Australian Catholic University we draw inspiration from our connection to the only Australian to be canonised, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Mary believed that we should never see a need without doing something about it, and lived that belief by opening schools and orphanages and creating opportunities for people in need to get a start in life. Our courses at ACU (Canberra) campus are contemporary in preparing students to become part of a multidisciplinary professional team for the current and future healthcare environment. ACU courses are designed in consultation with our stakeholders taking in to consideration the needs of the consumer and the wider community.

And you can make a difference tooBy joining the team at Calvary Hearth Care ACT (www.calvary-act.com.au) or Calvary John James (www.calvaryjohnjames.com.au) you can bring your humanity and skills to our patients

By enrolling at the Australian Catholic University (www.acu.edu.au) you can become a qualified nurse, midwife, nurse/paramedic or allied health professional

Our services were started by people making a difference

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Concurrent abstracts (Abstracts of conference presentations are printed here as submitted to ACN)


MONDAY 21 OCTOBER 2013

13:3015:00

Communi ty and Pr imar y Hea l th Care

An immersive work integrated learning experience showcasing an innovative, experiential clinical placement

Lorna Moxham FACN University of Wollongong Co-authors: Susan Liersch, Chris Patterson MACN, Renee Brighton, Terry Froggatt and Ian Butler, University of Wollongong

In May 2013, UOW provided the opportunity for 3rd year student nurses, psychology students and 30 people with severe and enduring mental illness to accompany four mental health nurse academics on a camp

The Recovery Camp, as it was known, was a weeklong event held at a YMCA activity camp in Richmond NSW 51 participants spent 5 days, from early morning until late at night, fully immersed in a therapeutic milieu Students not only successfully achieved the competence

requirements related to clinical placement as indicated in the ANMC competency standards, but saw mental health nursing through a wellness and strengths based lens Their medical model glasses were removed, and through the close association they developed with consumers, came to fully appreciate that unconditional positive regard for fellow humanity is what this speciality area of nursing is all about

This presentation highlights what occurred at camp It reveals how students developed therapeutic relationships with consumers, learned counselling techniques, engaged in health education, facilitated consumer confidence and enhanced self esteem and self efficacy in a very vulnerable population

Although not all students said they wanted to specialise in mental health, all realised that with 1:5 Australians living with a mental illness, the skills they learned at The Recovery Camp are transferable to all populations and will be applied to all nursing settings

Stories from camp will expose how we all learned that humility, gentleness, positivity and a can do attitude makes a difference for people who live with mental illness every day The Recovery Camp enhanced the lives of many

Sub-theme:

Leadership

Workforce


Practice area:

Community and Primary Health Care

Acute

Rural and Regional

Chronic and Complex Care

Safety and Quality


Education

History

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people, some of whom had not had a break in 20 years and many who had not laughed so much in years

The Refugee Health Nurse Program a new model of care

Sandy Eagar FACN NSW Refugee Health Service

Background and purpose Despite visa health requirements and pre-departure checks for refugees being resettled in many western countries, health assessments after arrival can usefully identify conditions not previously detected, and assist new arrivals to engage with the health system in their adopted country

In Sydney, Australia, a new program of nurse-led health assessments for resettled refugees commenced in October 2012 This paper will describe implementation and outcomes for the first twelve months of this program

Methodology A nurse-led screening program was recommended as best practice in the new state Refugee Health Plan launched in 2011, based on wide consultation and analysis of refugee health services locally and overseas Funding was received from the state health department in 2012

The program aims to:

> screen newly arrived refugee individuals for commonly experienced health conditions

> link individuals and families with the mainstream health system

Fifteen mostly part-time nurses have been employed to work at community health locations across Sydney Newly arrived refugees are referred to the program by settlement services

Physical, psychological and blood screening is conducted, and the nurses facilitate follow up by primary care doctors and other health services

Outcomes The first six months of this new program saw 1,400 persons assessed, screened and referred on Conditions detected include anaemia, vitamin D deficiency, hepatitis B, diabetes and under-immunisation Activity and outcome data from the first twelve months will be presented

Conclusion and discussion Despite up to 4,000 refugee arrivals per year to Sydney, this is the first time a coordinated approach has linked settlers with the health system This is a new model of care for nurses in NSW

Key strategies in developing a Nurse Practitioner Service in the private sector

Leanne Abdoo Australian College of Nursing

Authors: Tracey McDonald AM FACN, Australian Catholic University and Leanne Abdoo, Australian College of Nursing

Australian College of Nursing is leading a major project funded under the Department of Health and Ageing Aged Care Models of Practice Program Collaborating with a newly established Nurse Practitioner service, Aged and Healthcare Consulting and a Steering Committee of experienced representatives of key health care stakeholders chaired by Professor Tracey McDonald FACN, RSL LifeCare Chair of Ageing, Australian Catholic University, the project commenced in 2011 with the aim to set up and evaluate a nurse practitioner private practice delivering aged care services

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The service works in collaboration with a range of nursing, medical and allied health practitioners Guiding principles based on primary health care ideas of improving equity, quality, efficiency and acceptability informed the initial service framework This presentation will identify a number of key areas that impact the establishment of a nurse practitioner service in private practice as an effective, economically viable and sustainable model of practice and strategies necessary to support such a practice

The elephant in the room why arent we talking about nurses health?

Kay Ross MACN Southern Cross University Co-author: Jenniffer Barr MACN, Southern Cross University

A recent national survey by the authors resulted in over 6000 responses which demonstrated that many Australian nurses are unhealthy

There is little research on Australian nurses health and lifestyle risk factors This research provides a wealth of information on an otherwise little known subject Additionally we also examined the impact that nurses health has on what we do and how we do it and how this affects the image that we project to each other and the community

Nurses are busy and overworked and this contributes to their poor health Research by the authors showed that 35% of nurses are at a high risk of developing type II diabetes The lifestyle risk factors associated with type II diabetes include obesity, poor eating habits, lack of physical activity, smoking, alcohol and stress Australian nurses performed badly on lifestyle risk factors with 50% eating unhealthily, 11% drinking more than two standard alcoholic

drinks/day, 38% not meeting the minimum requirements of physical activity, 57% are stressed on a regular basis and 10% smoke on a daily basis

Results also revealed that over 30% nurses are currently diagnosed with a chronic disease and half of these nurses needed to take time off work over the last 12 months (2012-2013) because of their chronic disease

This raises questions about we as nurses look after ourselves, how our health impacts on our work and the image that this portrays to each other and the community

One participant summarised these points with the observation; Nurses health its obvious, we tell our clients carers to look after themselves, because if they get sick, who then looks after the client Nurses have to start looking out for each other and themselves

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Acute

Positioning a statewide culture change program within the complex and dynamic health sector landscape

Susan Pearce MACN NSW Ministry of Health

The Essentials of Care Program is a major culture change program, which seeks to engage nurses and midwives in processes that improve their patients health outcomes and experiences of the care they provide The Program reconnects nurses and midwives with their fundamental values, and challenges/supports them to continue doing the things that are going well, while working together to change those things that are not These processes are supported by facilitators using practice development methodology to enable transformation; of individuals, practice and the culture itself Locally, the ongoing success of the Program is contingent on the development of a large pool of skilled facilitators, the ongoing participation of wards/units/teams and the leadership of senior nurses and midwives at all levels of the organisation; centrally, it is contingent on leadership provided by the Nursing and Midwifery Office of the NSW Ministry of Health since the Programs introduction in 2008 This proposed presentation takes a critical approach in discussion of the Programs implementation and successes to date First we will provide an overview of the major challenges involved in generating and maintaining the required levels of commitment, infrastructure and resources to ensure the Programs integrity and sustainability Secondly, we will discuss the ways in which these challenges were overcome through mindful positioning of the Program in relation to changing politics, personalities and possibilities

Responding to effects of adverse events on acute care nurses

Ashley Kable MACN University of Newcastle Co-author: Brian Kelly, University of Newcastle

Introduction Adverse events are a concern for patients, however they also significantly impact health professionals the second victims of medical error These well-intentioned staff are devastated by these outcomes

Study design This qualitative descriptive study aimed to understand effective responses to the experiences of nurses who were involved in adverse events in acute health care settings in an Australian context Purposeful sampling and recruitment resulted in 10 consenting nurses being interviewed during 2011-2012 Interviews were recorded, transcribed and de-identified and returned to participants to verify their accuracy, and recruitment ceased when data saturation was achieved Data were categorised and analysed to determine emergent themes

Results Participants described 18 adverse events, seven of which resulted in a patients death All participants had not learned about responding to adverse events in their professional education but thought that learning on the job was helpful

Summary of themes Initial responses: Nurses described being focused on rescuing deteriorating patients, attempting to understand what had happened and being concerned for the patient and their family, sometimes in very difficult circumstances

Effects on nurses: Nurses described a range of effects that affected their professional practice and personal lives They were concerned that they had missed something, cautious

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about similar cases and suffered significant psychological trauma including shock, guilt, anxiety, sadness, depression, lost confidence, failure, anger, grief, fear of loss of reputation and blame

Effective responses for second victims: Nurses consistently described the need for information, communication, support and debriefing after events occurred; and a desire to find ways to prevent their recurrence

Conclusion Nurses need education about responding to adverse events, providing information and collegial support and debriefing after events occur This will minimise the psychological trauma associated with these events for second victims and support effective communication and collegial working relationships

Starting resuscitation in the behavioural assessment room a safety and quality success story

Susan Cowling St Vincents Hospital Melbourne Co-author and co-presenter: Barbara Stevens, St Vincents Hospital Melbourne

St Vincents Hospital, a Melbourne tertiary inner-city emergency department with 41,500 adult attendances per year Committed to the welfare of the socially disadvantaged and correctional,/custodial care, with a focus on drug, alcohol and mental health service

The establishment of an acute behavioral assessment room (BAR) at the entrance to the emergency department was established in order to improve the management of patients with acute behavioural disturbance and provide a safer environment for both patients and staff

Initial reluctance by staff and patient advocates about infringement of liberties were overcome by close collaboration between mental health and emergency staff and the BAR was established in 2003

The introduction of supporting policies and processes has shown a reduced length of time to treatment with a median time of 10 minutes The patient is now assessed by senior medical staff at entry with the support of the aggression management team

This model of care has been welcomed and endorsed by other Emergency Services also involved in the care of these patients (ie Police and Ambulance) Staff surveys have indicated that the BAR has made care more timely, respected dignity and privacy and provided a safer environment for patients and staff

Success of the BAR has been recently highlighted at a Presentation made to the Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee Inquiry into violence and security arrangements in Victorian Hospitals where Recommendation has been made for this Model of Care to be replicated in other Emergency Departments

Pressure injury prevention putting evidence into practice

Irene Lake ACT Health

Introduction Despite increased awareness of prevention and management through education, improved equipment and reporting, pressure injuries remain a significant healthcare issue

Comprehensive prevention programs including risk assessment, pressure reducing support surfaces, repositioning regimes, nutrition and staff education have shown to reduce the incidence of hospital acquired pressure injuries

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Method Annual pressure injury prevalence studies (PIP) have been conducted within ACT Health since 2009 and longitudinal data was analysed to measure the effect of best evidence preventative measures on patient outcomes and identify areas to improve practice

PIP13 included a skin integrity check of 685 consenting patients within Canberra Hospital and Community Care, and a review of documentation to identify pressure injuries either present on admission or acquired in hospital, and the prevention and management documented

Results Results demonstrated that; ageing of the population, increasing co-morbidity, risk level and immobility are among pressure injury risk factors In PIP13 results showed an overall drop in pressure injury prevalence by 159% since PIP studies were commenced in 2002 PIP13 also showed a statistical significant drop in hospital acquired pressure injuries from 146% in 2010 to 44% in 2013 A correlation between patients admitted through the emergency department and/or having a surgical procedure and hospital acquired pressure injuries was shown

Conclusion All clinical staff should have a greater understanding of the causes and effects of pressure injury Indentifying pressure injury risk early in the patient care journey, implementing appropriate evidenced based interventions, correctly classifying stages of pressure injuries and improving documentation to facilitate continuity of care, is paramount if we want to continue to improve patient outcomes

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Well you never give up hope ...examining how families respond to organ donation requests

Holly Northam MACN University of Canberra Co-authors: Mary Cruickshank, University of Canberra and Gylo Hercelinskyj MACN, University of Canberra

Introduction Transplantation is the therapy of choice for most patients with end stage organ failure; however access to transplantation is limited by the shortage of medically suitable donor organs Increasing family agreement to organ donation requests is recognised as key to increasing national and international transplantation rates Despite widespread community acceptance of the benefits of donation, less than 60% of Australian families will agree to donate their deceased relatives organs

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