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Issue 26 - The Nurse Advocate - Hamad Medical Corporation - July 2016
Issue 26 - The Nurse Advocate - Hamad Medical Corporation - July 2016
NDNQI RN
Satisfaction
SURVEY
2016
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
Prioritizing
MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES
at Enaya Continuing Care Center
Available now under e-resources in the medical library
• •
•
Updates 4
NDNQI RN Satisfaction Survey 2016
Reflection 7 SPECIAL
Are You Research Oriented? REPORT
Research Roundup 8
The Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool
Service Spotlight 9
Prioritizing Mental Health
Editorial Board
Mr. Afshin Ahmed RN, BSN, Al Khor Hospital
Ms. Badriya Al Shamari RN, BSN, Corporate Nursing and Midwifery Department
Ms. Fatima Nagi RN, BSN, Al Wakra Hospital
Mr. Franclin G. Pineda RN, BSN, Psychiatry Hospital
Mr. Julius Patrick RN, BSN, Enaya Specialized Care Center
Ms. Jyothi Shadakshraian RN, Pediatric Emergency Centers
The Nurse Advocate is the official publication of the Corporate Nursing Ms. Noronha Daisy RN, BSN, NCCCR
and Midwifery Department at Hamad Medical Corporation. Ms. Rezielyn Clanor RN, BSN, Heart Hospital
Ms. Rubie Yves Ignacio RN, BSN, Rumailah Hospital
Editor in Chief Ms. Sharon Rachel RN, BSN, Hamad General Hospital
Brent Foreman, RN, BHlthSc(N), MAM(H) Ms. Shilah Ancheta RN, BSN, Women’s Hospital
Ms. Smitha Revi RN, BSN, Hamad General Hospital, Outpatient Department
Managing Editor Mr. Tawfiq Elraoush RN, BSN, MSN, Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research
Mohammed “Salah” Salauddin, BCom
The Nurse Advocate is produced with the guidance and support of HMC’s Corporate
Communications Department. The editorial board can be reached through email at
nurse.advocate@hamad.qa or by phone at 4439 3201
nursing.hamad.qa
July/August 2016 THE NURSE ADVOCATE 1
WELCOME NOTE
I look forward to meeting you, and hope that you will share your ideas on
how we can continue to improve on the quality of care we provide at HMC.
Thank you.
Challenges are part of the job for head nurses. However, there is never a bad day if patient
recovery is the ultimate reward. For Jasmine, the icing on the cake is the privilege of doing her
part to help patients recover. As a staff member of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), an
organization that makes quality of patient care and patient satisfaction a priority, Jasmine says
she chooses to never have a bad day.
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n April 2016, nurses and midwives at increase from 5,500 to 6,780 through There were improvements seen across
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) the inclusion of the Pediatric Emergency the majority of indicators and facilities.
participated in the National Database of Centers, Home Healthcare Service, As a system, we demonstrated an
Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI®) RN Trauma Center, and our Dialysis Centers. improvement across all 11 metrics. HMC
Satisfaction Survey for the second time. Additional nurses and midwives from is currently exceeding the Magnet®
across HMC who were not eligible before, facility benchmark in 7 out of 11 metrics.
This was an anticipated exercise as many were also included in this survey.
initiatives have been undertaken since the The next recommended step is for all
inaugural survey in 2014. These targeted With 88 percent of eligible staff unit-based councils, in collaboration with
initiatives have had a positive impact on participating, the response rate was the area leadership, to identify areas for
the professional practice environments of remarkable, compared with the improvement and develop action plans.
both nurses and midwives at HMC. international response rate of 79 percent.
The NDNQI® RN survey results were A quarterly report on the status of facility/
Additionally, the 2016 survey expanded released on 23 May 2016. Participating service action plans will be submitted
the number of eligible participants facilities received both a facility report and to the Nursing and Midwifery Executive
by 23 percent. This translates into an unit-level reports. Committee for review and support.
Result highlights
Nurse-to-Nurse Interaction was the Decision making scored the lowest.
highest scoring metric, indicating that However, there was improvement
nurses and midwives are satisfied with compared to the 2014 survey results.
intra-professional communication This is likely due to the introduction of
and teamwork. shared governance across many areas.
5.00
Agree
Level of Sa*sfac*on
4.00
Tend to Agree
3.00
Tend to
Disagree
2.00
Disagree
1.00
Strongly
Disagree
0.00
Tasks Nurse-Nurse RN-MD interac7ons Decision making Autonomy Professional status Pay Professional Professional Suppor7ve nursing Nursing
interac7on development development management administra7on
opportunity access
Breathe Easy
provide holistic care through
collaborative practice. The
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
Spotlight puts the focus on
exceptional members of the
MDT, in celebration of the
The duties of a Respiratory Therapist (RT) - which include providing emergency care, care and contribution they
setting up and operating medical equipment, determining treatments, and monitoring provide each and every day.
patients - make them a crucial member of any MDT. Seema Fathima, who has been In this issue, we speak to
an RT for six years (two of them at Al Khor Hospital), reveals more about her duties Seema Fathima, a Respiratory
and her collaborative work in patient care.
Therapist at Al Khor Hospital.
DESCRIBE SOME OF YOUR a thorough understanding of WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST responsibilities are challenging at
DUTIES AS AN RT. what is involved in each other’s ABOUT YOUR JOB? times. But the positive outcomes
RTs care for patients who have work. In emergency situations, Caring for people of all ages and are always rewarding, especially
trouble breathing. Causes of we work together to develop the ever-changing conditions when working in intensive
breathing difficulty can be chronic treatment plans for our patients. make the job interesting. The care units or emergency
respiratory diseases, such as departments. Each day offers
asthma and Chronic Obstructive something different.
Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Once we’ve interviewed and WHAT ARE SOME OF THE
examined a patient, we consult CHALLENGES THAT COME
with a physician. From there WITH BEING AN RT?
we develop a treatment plan. Technology is constantly
This may include removing changing, and with that, our
mucus from the patient’s lungs field is becoming increasingly
or inserting a ventilation tube advanced. The equipment used
into the patient’s trachea and in respiratory care is updated
providing mechanical ventilation. every year. This highlights the
We also provide emergency need for continuing education
care to heart attack patients, in order to maintain staff
drowning victims, and people competency. Also, when working
in shock. Some RTs work in in a critical care setting, there is
home care. In this capacity, we always a certain level of stress.
set up ventilators and other life
support equipment. We instruct WHAT DOES BEING AN RT
caretakers on their use. Our MEAN TO YOU?
patients range from premature It means that I have an
infants with undeveloped lungs opportunity to help people
to elderly patients who have understand their illnesses. I can
diseased lungs. RTs are also key help them learn about wellness.
members of the rapid response I’m a part of a team that
team. develops comprehensive plans to
help people improve the quality
HOW DO YOU AND YOUR of their lives. I’m a professional
TEAM WORK WITH who can make a difference in
NURSING? the quality of patient care in
Nurses are knowledgeable our acute care facilities. This
about the role of the RT. has great significance for me.
They are appreciative
of the expertise WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR
we bring to the THE FUTURE?
healthcare team. This field has so much to offer.
We cooperate well My career goals are to grow
and support each professionally and to continue
other. We have providing quality care to patients.
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he Annual Performance Review Form Handbook to Conducting and Completing on the domain and the appraisees’
(APRF) is being introduced to nurses the Annual Performance Review provides competency level within each domain.
and midwives across Hamad Medical guidance on this process. The Handbook
Corporation (HMC). The form provides a also provides information on how to The appraiser will take the median of the
comprehensive, role-specific performance prepare for the APR and what to expect five ratings and use this as the overall
review. It is aligned with the revised during and after the review. performance rating. Detailed information
job descriptions, Code of Professional with graphics is available in the Handbook.
Behavior, and Scopes of Practice for The review process should be continued
Nurses and Midwives. throughout the year. It is recommended The APR supports a shared vision for
that appraisees and appraisers meet at delivering the safest, most effective, and
The Annual Performance Review (APR) least twice a year to ensure appraisees are compassionate care to patients. It also
provides feedback on an employee’s past on course to achieve success. supports nurses in navigating the NMCF
performance. It helps nurses and their and in their professional development.
Benner, P. 1984; From Novice to Expert: Excellence and power in clinical nursing practice NJ: USA
supervisors agree on standards for future Rating System Change It provides a transparent set of role
performance and set goals and objectives The Nursing and Midwifery Executive objectives, behaviors, and skills for nurses
for personal and professional growth. Committee (NMEC) is using Dr. Patricia and midwives at each stage of their
Benner’s Novice to Expert framework1 for professional development.
Both the appraisee (person being analyzing and rating performance.
appraised) and the appraiser (direct
supervisor) must have a good This model provides an adaptable five- Nurses and midwives are asked to
understanding of the performance review level framework that can be applied to the attend one of the APR introductory
process. Corporate and facility-based Nursing and Midwifery Career Framework sessions. Supervisors should attend
information sessions are being held across (NMCF). Benner’s framework allows one of the facility appraiser training
courses conducted by the NMER.
HMC for both appraisees and appraisers. nurses and midwives to be categorized
from novice to expert in each of the five All relevant documents are available
on the intranet under How We Work
Preparing for the APR domains. It provides guidance and helps > Clinical Services > Nursing and
Appraisees should read and understand appraisees achieve the next level of Midwifery Department.
their role-specific APRF (available on the competence.
intranet). They should seek clarification
from their supervisor as needed. Deciding the Ratings https://itawasol.hamad.qa/EN/
The performance rating key is used five how%20we%20work/Clinical_
A professional portfolio should be times throughout the APRF. At the end Services/nursing/Pages/default.aspx
developed using the materials provided by of each domain, the appraiser will use
the Department of Nursing and Midwifery the performance rating key to determine
Reference:
ARE YOU
RESEARCH
ORIENTED?
By REENA PHILIP, NURSE EDUCATOR,
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
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he new Nursing and Midwifery accredited by the Qatar Council for Is there a better way?” An alert nurse
Annual Performance Review will be Healthcare Practitioners and the American who identifies potential problems in the
implemented across Hamad Medical Nurses Credentialing Center. The program unit’s population can be the catalyst for
Corporation (HMC) this year. All staff are is conducted on the 3rd and 4th Monday a research project that can help improve
expected to know the five domains of of every month. patient outcomes.
professional practice. Research is among
the five. How well versed are you with The program provides information on the Participants who have completed the
research and its terminologies? significance and relevance of research Introduction to Research program have
to nursing practice, the different types said they felt empowered and motivated
Nursing research is often perceived as of research, sampling processes, the to start a research project and write
being academic and not relevant for clinical procedure for getting HMC approval, a paper on it. They also noted the
practice. Most nurses believe that nursing and the support offered by HMC to importance of attending the Collaborative
research is important for advancing clinical new researchers. Participants also learn Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
care. Yet, only a few apply research findings about the education required to hold Program before embarking on a
to their practice, take part in research, or research positions at HMC. Some roles research project.
read research journals. require advanced education or clinical
specialization, while others can be Many nurses who felt intimidated by
Research is usually seen as an activity performed by nurses with associate or research now believe that change is
that’s separate from professional practice. baccalaureate nursing degrees. Each role possible if research is no longer seen as
It is seen as something that requires is different, yet crucial to a successful someone else’s job. This will pave the way
significant emotional and personal research process. for evidence-based practice becoming
investment. Other barriers to nursing the norm. Many nurses also suggested
research include organizational issues, Participants are encouraged to begin with the idea of establishing research
a lack of research culture, support, and a question. Questions about patient care councils, which will provide a forum for
knowledge about undertaking research. have their roots at the bedside. Nurses brainstorming and exploring potential
caring for patients are in a perfect position research topics.
With the aim of helping nurses develop to examine their practice and ask how it
the capacity and capability to conduct can be improved to benefit patient care. Research has enough facets to provide a
research, nurse educators from the Nursing role for any nurse who is willing to embrace
and Midwifery Education and Research Bedside nurses play a vital role in triggering the challenge. So, the next time you have
Department began offering information this process by being willing to challenge an opportunity to take part in a research
sessions. Introduction to Research is tradition and asking: “Why do we do this? project, say: “Yes! I’m up for the challenge!”
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he Critical-Care Nursing Network of the methodological principles unable to self-report in critical-care
at Hamad Medical Corporation for undertaking a non-quantitative settings.
(HMC) put forward an Idea For systematic review.
Improvement (IFI) form related to Studies also suggest that CPOT is
assessing pain in ventilated and sedated Published literature was identified workable for use in research and clinical
patients. They suggested that the Critical- from Ovid MEDLINE and EMBASE practice, though training of observers is
Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) was a (searched on 9 September 2015). The important.
better means of assessing pain. findings from clinical guidelines, existing
systematic reviews, and later primary Further research may be needed to
A review of existing research, a rapid studies, were summarized. No attempt strengthen current evidence, particularly
synthesis of evidence, was completed. was made to repeat data abstraction in patients with neurological trauma.
This was done to establish if current from primary studies published.
research supports the use of CPOT It was concluded that CPOT is a valid,
for pain assessment in ventilated and Reviews and more recent primary reliable, and workable tool to measure
sedated patients in the critical-care studies support that CPOT is a reliable pain in most patients in critical-care
setting. The review followed many and valid assessment for most patients settings who are unable to communicate.
Prioritizing
Mental Health
At the Enaya Continuing Care Center Female
Residential Care Unit, women living with chronic
mental illness have hope for a better quality of life
By JASMINE BENJAMIN, HEAD NURSE, FEMALE RESIDENTIAL CARE,
ENAYA CONTINUING CARE CENTER 2, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES,
HAMAD MEDICAL CORPORATION
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he Enaya Continuing Care Center been diagnosed with chronic mental Patients who are received into the Unit
is a unique facility in Qatar. It is illness. Twenty patients are currently usually display a poor ability to manage
the first community-based group being cared for at the Unit. The aim daily activities. However, after undergoing
home for patients with severe and long- is to help these women regain their the rehabilitation program, they show
term mental illness. It was introduced independence so that they can rejoin improvement in social interactions. They
by Hamad Medical Corporation in 2013 society as contributing members. can take care of themselves and show
in line with the Qatar National Mental greater responsibility for their own lives.
Health Strategy. The Unit is staffed by a team of
consultants, registered nurses, a dietitian, Staff at the Female Residential Care Unit
In 2015, it solidified its position with the a case manager, a social worker, and a hope to continue helping patients be
opening of the Female Residential Care psychologist. These professionals work independent and take charge of their lives.
Unit. Located in Muaither, the Female together with patients, their families, and They are committed to helping patients
Residential Care Unit offers community- the community to deliver quality patient develop the skills they need to integrate
based recovery and rehabilitation care. Collaborative multidisciplinary care back into the community. The aim is for all
services in a home-like setting. It serves is seen as an important aspect of the patients to enjoy an improved quality of
women over the age of 18 who have Unit’s success. life with their families.
FACING CHALLENGES
WITH MINDFULNESS
A few minutes of practice a day can go a long way
towards improving your presence of mind
“I
can still remember one’s own nursing practice. The system. This causes the busy mind. It can increase the
the first day I opened authors define mindfulness as “relaxation response,” which feeling of being grounded.
the door of the “the capacity to intentionally helps you feel more centered Do this by focusing on your
operating room. I saw the bring awareness to (a) present and more present with the body’s movements. Focus on
fast-paced movements of moment experience with an patient. the connection to your bones,
nurses, patients, and all other attitude of openness and muscles, nerves, and tendons.
members of the surgical team. curiosity. This ability to notice This “awareness of breath”
At the time, I was not sure attentively and see situations meditation helps slow your Practicing mindfulness in
if I would be able to survive more clearly can help one to mental activity. It helps build daily life
all the challenges my new respond thoughtfully rather your capacity to stay focused. One can use daily routines
role would bring. However, I than react. This has particular such as brushing your teeth,
would soon learn that being relevance for nurses in terms Tuning in to your body taking a shower, or preparing
‘mindful’ helped me overcome of self-care and optimal care When your mind is full of food to practice mindfulness.
the hurdles. The ability to of patients.” uncertainty, self-criticism, Notice the steps involved in
be mindful during every worry, anxiety, and negative simple activities. Bring curiosity
intervention and interaction The positive effects thoughts, shift your attention to routine activities as if you’re
can improve performance at of mindfulness can be to the physical sensation of doing them for the first time.
work and one’s own health” experienced through a few your feet. Feel how your feet Explore with all your senses
(Battie, 2016 p.2). simple techniques: are resting on the floor. This (sight, smell, hearing, touch,
practice will help you relax and and taste). You may discover
An article entitled The Mindful Feeling your breath settle your distracted mind. something new.
Nurse, written by Lois C. Spend 10 minutes being
Howland and Susan Bauer-Wu, aware of your breath. Feel the Using movement References:
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on March 20, 2016
for developing mindfulness in your parasympathetic nervous corridor can slow down your
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ressure ulcers are a major problem not The Plan program
only for patients but also for hospitals, To reduce the number of UAPU in the • In June 2014, WCLN completed their
as they drive up healthcare costs. A surgical units to zero, it was decided that diploma in wound care, accredited by
hospital acquired pressure ulcer (HAPU) is staff awareness needed to be increased. Jordan University
defined as a pressure ulcer (PU) that occurs Staff training was also required in the areas • Skin protective barriers, such as creams
after a patient is admitted to the hospital, of accurate assessment, prevention, and and ointments, were made available for
while a unit acquired pressure ulcer (UAPU) is management of pressure ulcers. Quarterly patients to prevent skin breakdown. New
defined as a PU that occurs to a patient who prevalence audits and incidence reporting air mattresses were provided
is admitted to a specific unit. would provide ongoing monitoring of • In September 2014, Ms. Afaf Elsayed
improvement initiatives. A.S. Ahmed Ismail, a Clinic Nurse
As part of implementing the Hamad Specialist for wound care and tissue
Medical Corporation (HMC) Nursing and The Interventions viability, joined Hamad General Hospital.
Midwifery Strategy, we joined the National • In March 2014, surgical unit nurses She reviewed the plans for pressure
Database of Nursing Quality Indicators were provided information on pressure ulcer prevention, patient monitoring and
(NDNQI). This provided HMC with the ulcer staging definitions and methods evaluation
opportunity to conduct a quarterly of management, along with wound care
pressure ulcer survey. The first survey dressing products that were available at The Outcome
occurred during the last quarter of 2013. HMC There was one UAPU identified in the
The results indicated the number of • In March 2014, Wound Care Link third quarter of 2015 due to missing
UAPUs in surgical units was higher than Nurses (WCLN) were assigned to the documentation. However, the surgical units
expected. This pointed
Q4 13
to an urgent
Q1 14 Q2
need
Q3 Q4
surgical
Q1 15
units to
Q2
assess
Q3
and monitor
Q4 Q1 16
met the goal of zero UAPUs from the first
to improve
HGH 3N3performance.
0.00 0.00 0.00 22.22 0.00high-risk
0.00 patients
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 quarter of 2015.
HGH 5S2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.33 0.00 0.00
HGH 5S1 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
HGH 4N3 0.00 4.55 0.00 0.00 4.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
HGH 4N1 4.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
20.00
Missed documentaCon
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
Q4 13 Q1 14 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 15 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 16
HGH 3N3 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
HGH 5S2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.33 0.00 0.00
HGH 5S1 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
HGH 4N3 0.00 4.55 0.00 0.00 4.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
HGH 4N1 4.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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linical Educational Rounds are activities that occur at the method. Teaching aids such as PowerPoint presentations,
unit or work group level. They enhance the knowledge, flip charts, white boards, videos, and manikins may improve
skills, behavior, and performance of nurses and midwives. interaction.
They can be based on policies, procedures, equipment, resources,
or even a patient’s specific condition. They can be held on a Closing and Evaluating
regular basis or as required. At the end of the Clinical Educational Rounds, address both the
learners and the planning team, covering the following points.
Clinical Educational Rounds can be interdisciplinary, with residents, For the learners:
interns, students, attending physicians, and faculty members • Summarize what has been covered
attending. It is noteworthy that residents and students are • Promote self-reflection and self-assessment
not eligible for the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioner – • Give feedback to the learners on actions performed
Accreditation Department, or QCHP-AD, credit hours. • Leave time for questions, clarifications, and propose further
self-directed readings, etc.
Identifying the Needs of Target Learners For the planning team and presenters:
To ensure that a Clinical Educational Round meets the needs of • Debrief and discuss the challenges of delivering learning and
target learners, follow these tips: teaching activities in the clinical setting
• Review literature on new treatment modalities, evidence, • Check what went well and what can be improved
service design, and trends in patient needs • Decide what you would do differently the next time
• Review national, regional, and international data from
regulatory bodies and policy drivers Some Rules to Remember
• Conduct focus group discussions to understand the learning • Set up a planning team that represents your target audience
needs of individual wards, units, specialties or facilities • The planning team must notify nursingCPD@hamad.qa when
• Conduct clinical observation or competency assessments it intends to deliver the activity or program
where knowledge or skill • At least 25 percent of
gaps exist the activity must involve
• Review feedback from
clinical leaders (charge
CLINICAL EDUCATIONAL ROUNDS interaction between
participants, i.e. discussions,
nurses, head nurses, clinical ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE Q&As, etc.
nurse specialists, etc.) in • All members of the
relation to individual staff KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, BEHAVIOR, planning team and presenters
members or group needs AND PERFORMANCE OF NURSES must complete the Declaration
• Review results from formal of Conflict of Interest form.
needs assessment surveys AND MIDWIVES. The form should be sent to
• Conduct rounds nursingCPD@hamad.qa
• Review performance • Accredited Clinical
improvement data Educational Rounds must follow Category 1 Group Learning
• Conduct consultation events and activities Activities “Educational Round and Journal Clubs” QCHP
• Review area OVAs and debriefings held during near-miss, standards.
adverse occurrences and sentinel events • To ensure that your planning is in compliance,
read about the standards by visiting the
Selecting the Methods following link: https://itawasol/EN/how%20
A variety of learning and teaching methods can be used during we%20work/education-and-training/
Clinical Educational Rounds. These include interactive lectures, Continuing%20Professional%20Development/
small group discussions, case presentations, problem-based Pages/CPD-Workshops.aspx
learning, Q&As, simulations and role play, drills (code drills,
disaster drills), seminars, tutorials, and brainstorming. References:
1. Gaberson K. Oermann M. (2010). Clinical Teaching Strategies in Nursing. 3rd Ed. Springer Publishing Company, LLC
2. Karen E., David M. (na). Effective Clinical Teaching in the Inpatient Setting. Retrieved on 15th April 2016 from https://
Choosing the right method may depend on the number of www.inova.org/upload/docs/Education%20and%20Research/Education/Dept-of-Medicine/effect-clinical-teach.pdf
3. McKimm J. (2003). Facilitating learning: Teaching and Learning Methods. Retrieved on 15th April 2016. From http://
participants, the clinical environment, resources, subject matter www.faculty.londondeanery.ac.uk/e-learning/small-group-teaching/Facilitating_learning_teaching_-_learning_methods.pdf
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(knowledge, skills or attitudes), and your familiarity with the dartmouth.edu/afme/pdf/12%20Tips%20for%20Bedside%20Teaching.pdf
REFLECTIVE EDUCATION
LEARNING – A BRIEF ON THE WEB
This month, we highlight
R
eflective practice can be described thinking and decision making, effective automatically saved in your BMJ
as “reviewing experience from self-assessment strategies, and experiential portfolio, and you can resume
practice so that it may be described, learning. where you left off the next time.
analyzed, evaluated, and consequently, used
to inform and change future practice in a What to expect during a session? (Modules are available for QCHP
positive way” (Bulman and Schutz, 2013). Reflective learning sessions aim to Category 2 – Self-directed
It allows healthcare professionals to apply promote dialogue through rich, in-depth Learning Activities. You must
retrospective analysis to critical incidents, conversations. The facilitator, typically a nurse enter the title of the completed
education, and training activities to learn educator, will begin with straightforward module and upload the completion
from their experiences using a structured questions such as “What happened?” and certificate onto your CPD
evidence-based format of debriefing. “How did I react?” More questions will follow e-Portfolio.)
to deepen the conversation. The rest of the
Applying reflective learning and debriefing group will give their views and suggestions
models in clinical settings can lead to on the situation.
positive outcomes in patient care. It can
ease continuous development of healthcare All issues that have been brought up
professionals. The skills nurses can pick up should be resolved by the time the session
include reflection in action and reflection concludes. Key learning points will be
on action (thinking while performing and summarized and recommendations should
after performing a task or action), critical be focused and feasible to achieve.
INAUGURAL REHABILITATION
GYNECOLOGICAL UNIT TEAM
CLINICAL CASE BUILDING
STUDY CLUB
By SHIRLEY JOHNSON, NURSE EDUCATOR, NURSING AND By ABICEL LOWEN NIEBRES FILIO,
MIDWIFERY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT CHARGE NURSE, REHABILITATION UNIT,
RUMAILAH HOSPITAL
ON 12 MAY 2016, Heart Hospital celebrated Mohd. Al-Zubi, and CEO and Medical Director, William
International Nurses Day. The celebrations recognized McKenna. A video presentation recognizing the role of
the dedication of nurses to their noble profession. The nurses at Heart Hospital followed. Nurses in attendance
International Council of Nurses has been celebrating the took the opportunity to honor their leaders for their
occasion since 1965. The date was chosen to recognize support and guidance. Head Nurse of the Cardiothoracic
the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the Intensive Care Unit, Shiny Shiju, accepted an appreciation
founder of modern nursing. plaque on behalf of Mincy Shaji, who is pursuing her
studies at the University of Calgary.
The International Council of Nurses theme for 2016
was Nurses: A Force for Change – Improving Health Various contests were also held, with winners taking
Systems’ Resilience and was adopted by Heart Hospital home exciting prizes. However, the highlight of the
for their celebrations. The three-hour event opened with celebration was the outstanding dedication and hard work
speeches from Acting Executive Director of Nursing, of every nurse at the hospital.
CELEBRATING
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE
NURSES AND MIDWIVES working at the maternity units project that focused on the importance of skin-to-skin
across Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) celebrated the contact after delivery. The technique supports neonatal
International Day of the Midwife on 5 May 2016. This day transitions and improves infant feeding behavior,
recognizes and highlights the important role that midwives promoting a mother-and infant-friendly environment of
around the world play in improving the quality of life for care
mothers and their babies. • Dr. Kevin Hugill, Director of Education, Nursing and
Midwifery, who examined evidence-based practices in
This year’s theme was Women and Newborns: The Heart relation to skin care and hygiene for neonates
of Midwifery. The event at Women’s Hospital was led by
Maureen Brown, Assistant Executive Director for Midwifery Afternoon workshops were also conducted. These included
Education. She presided over activities that included a perineal suturing session led by Simy Sebastian and Dr.
education sessions and presentations, a poster competition, Rati Barman. The attending midwives had the opportunity to
a cake baking contest, and choral singing. discuss evidence-based practices and to practice suturing in
a simulated setting.
Presentation topics highlighted the importance of
professional working practices. Presenters included: A small group of new mothers also attended the event. They
• Dawn Meredith, Clinical Midwife Specialist, who offered shared their personal stories and thanked the midwives for
guidance on professional record keeping in midwifery their service.
practice
• Dr. Ann O’Connor, Senior Consultant, who spoke about Commenting on the success of the event, Haila Salim,
personal safety behaviors in high-risk clinical settings, Executive Director of Nursing at Women’s Hospital, said,
such as during childbirth “This occasion provides us with an opportunity to reflect
• Kavinshiney Anson, Charge Nurse at the Labor and and celebrate the important role played by this professional
Delivery ward at Al Wakra Hospital, who provided group. Our midwives are highly qualified and offer holistic care
the outcome of a recent performance improvement in all areas of maternity services.”
4th Arab Pediatric Pulmonary Congress October 10 World Mental Health Day
2016, Doha October 12 World Arthritis Day
October 20 World Breast Cancer Day, World
18 FRI - 19 SAT Osteoporosis Day
3rd Genito-Urethral Reconstructive Live Surgery October 25 World Polio Day
Workshop, Hilton Hotel, Doha October 29 World Stroke Day
24 THU - 26 SAT November 14 World Diabetes Day
Qatar First International Wound Management December 1 World AIDS Day
Conference, Qatar National Convention Center, December 2 International Day of Persons
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