Welcome to the August 2009 edition of ARCHI Net News
Scrub up on your knowledge of infection control this month with practical strategies for improving hand hygiene, creating a clean environment and healthcare worker immunisation.
Learn more about programs aimed to improve patient care by ensuring appropriate information is provided when transferring the care of a patient from one health professional to another.
Happy reading from the ARCHI Team!
In this issue...
Follow up of Fallers Presenting to Emergency Department
Hunter New England Area Health Service developed this program to increase the uptake of falls prevention strategies for older people through phone follow ups within a week of discharge from the emergency department.
The qualitative and quantitative results were very positive.
GP Tools of the Trade: Internet style
The development of an internet-based Mental Health Support "toolbox" comprising an 8-stage decision support tool, and a service directory of local psychiatrists and allied mental health care professionals from across the region to support GPs and practice nurses in implementing and accessing localised-information.
Article by Mary Shone, Ballarat and District Division of General Practice and Alison Ollerenshaw, University of Ballarat.
Infection Control Strategies
Practical strategies for improving infection control. The strategies cover:
- hand hygiene
- a clean environment
- safety engineered medical devices
- healthcare worker immunisation.
By Elizabeth Gillespie CICP MPubHlth(Melb), Southern Health
Predictable Surgery Program
The Predictable Surgery Program is a set of key strategies developed by the Surgical Services Taskforce to improve the delivery of surgical services in NSW.
The program covers booked (elective) surgery, emergency surgery, patient safety in operating theatres, pre-procedure preparation and extended day only surgery.
Well Handled Transfer of Care Between Specialist Groups
This new addition to the Patient Solution Library brings together programs that improve the transfer of care of patients from one health professional to another, ensuring appropriate information is given so that patients are receiving best care and treatment.
Web Watch – National Safety and Quality Framework
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has drafted a proposed National Safety and Quality Framework. It is designed to guide action to improve the safety and quality of the care provided in all health care settings over the next decade.
The Quality Health Care Conversation aims to engage with a wider audience and seek their feedback on the directions established in the proposed National Safety and Quality Framework.
For further information please visit  www.qualityhealthcareconversation.org.au
Submissions and feedback close on 11 September 2009.
Can You Help?
ARCHI runs an enquiry service for members, where we tap into the fabulous resource that is the knowledge, expertise and experience of our membership. Below are our current questions:
- Does anyone have a model and job description for Registered Nurses working in the Operating Rooms as assistants with the Surgeons?
- Does anyone have any educational material for staff on pressure ulcer prevention inclusive of the Pressure Sore Prediction Score (PSPS) risk assessment tool, especially e-learning resources?
- Does anyone have any resources or models relating to assertive patient flow for mental health patients?
If you can help, or want to ask a question of your own, contact Catherine Knight, ARCHI Resource Coordinator and Analyst, admin@archi.net.au Phone: 02 4926 7992.
|
Join ARCHI
Becoming a member of ARCHI is simple and cost effective.
There are packages to suit different organisations, including entire health departments, local health services, hospitals and commercial organisations as well as professional and research bodies.
Contribute to ARCHI
We want to hear from you.
Tell us how your program or project is contributing to improved healthcare delivery.
Share your resources across your health service and beyond.
Visit our website or email us at admin@archi.net.au
ARCHI Events Management
ARCHI can help take the stress out of organising your next event. We provide full event management services and can also:
- Provide delegates with secure online registrations
- Coordinate your speakers including collecting biographies and presentations
- Coordinate sponsorship and trade exhibitors.
For events and sponsorship enquiries, kindly contact:
Jessica Flood
ARCHI Conference and Events Manager
Email: archi.events@archi.net.au
Phone: 02 8644 2302
Fax: 02 9411 6868
ARCHI Discussion Forums
There are a number of active Discussion Forums on the ARCHI website including 'Emergency Department Nursing' and 'Patient and Carer Experience'.
www.archi.net.au/discussion
If your group is looking for a space to throw around ideas and share resources, the ARCHI Discussion Forum may be the place.
Please contact
Catherine Knight
ARCHI Resource Coordinator and Analyst
admin@archi.net.au
Phone: 02 4926 7992
|
