>>>CLINICAL SKILLS DIVISION

Trauma Team Training

NSW Institute Trauma and Injury Management

2020

Building on a previous training program the SCSSC developed a new catalogue of trauma scenarios with accompanying delivery guides and educational support materials for trauma educators across NSW

The "Flip Side" - Junior Medical Officers' and Supervisors' use of Reciprocal Values Charter in Supervision Conversations to Build Trusting and Respectful Relationships

NSW Health Education and Training Institute (HETI)

2017

RNSH Junior Medical Staff Unit

The Flip Side project addresses JMOs and supervisors within medical supervision relationships, and is structured around reciprocal values charters and relevant educational resources. www.flipside.org.au

Conversations in Medical Management series

NSW Health Education and Training Institute (HETI)

2016 - ongoing

NSLHD, University of Sydney

This program grew from its forerunner "Conversations in Medical Supervision". It targets senior medical staff in management roles and provides intensive communiction training in performance management and counselling medical staff involved in bullying.

Conversations in Medical Supervision series

NSW Health Education and Training Institute (HETI)

2015 - 2015

NSLHD, University of Sydney

This program comprised short courses aimed to develop the communicaiton skills of senior medical staff in supervisory roles.

1 UP - Near peer instructors training course for junior medical officers

NSW Health Education and Training Institute (HETI)

2014

NSLHD, University of Sydney

Short course and web-based application aimed at developing JMO skills at teaching procedures to junior medical staff and students. Includes web based app for ward based assessment of DOPS

Conversations in Nursing Management

NSW Health Nursing and Midwifery Grant

2014

NSLHD

Short course targeting Nursing and Midwifery managers. Aimed to teach structured conversational skills required for communication in performance review and orientation of new staff.

Conversations in Clinical Supervision

NSW Health Education and Training Institute (HETI)

2013

NSLHD, University of Sydney

Short course and multimedia aimed at an interprofessional health audience with the aim to teach clinical supervisors communication skills relevant to supervision. Includes super-trainers course

Hub and Spoke distributed simulation education using the WISE model (Web-based Innovative Simulation and E-learning) EdWISE

Health Workforce Australia Simulated Learning Environments

2011 - 2013. Renewed 2013 - 2014

HETI, University of Sydney, Sydney LHD

The project used integration of internet operated tele-education, remote control of simulation, IT learning and content management system coined the Educaiton by We-based Innovative Simulation and E-learning (EdWISE) approach and coupled this with mobile simulation systems and other forms of support to provide a hub and spoke model of distributed learning to support staff in hospitals across all of NSW to deliver training.

Using simulation and the theme of the deteriorating patient to develop skills and training capacity in rural and remote multi-professional teams

Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges for the Australian Department of Health and Ageing Rural Health Continuing Education (RHCE) Stream 1 Scheme

2010 - 2013

Orange Base Hospital, Townsville Hospital teams

The project was a mentoring programwhich up-skilled specialists as educators and supported them to deliver simulation and skills-focused training workshops to multi-professional teams working within their local facilities and regions. The training workshops covered a range of topics aimed at improving clinical and professional skills; these presented within the theme of "the deteriorating patient".

Developing sustainability for paediatric simulation training

NSW Department of Health, Greater Eastern and Southern Child Health Network Enhancement Grants

2009 - 2011

Building on previous rounds, this project delivered a suite of simulation-based courses to multi-professional and multi-disciplinary paediatric health teams including Paediatric Trauma Team Training, Advanced Communications, Train the Trainer, Mobile Rural and Metro Modular Program.

Simulation supporting rural specialists as leaders of clinical teams

Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, Support Scheme for Rural Specialists (Round 8)

2009 - 2010

Four one day and one two day courses were conducted for medical specialists. The topics comprised obstetric anaesthesia, paediatric trauma management, the acutely deteriorating patient and airway management.

Mobile skills and simulation training for recognition and management of acutely sick children.

NSW Department of Health, Greater Eastern and Southern Child Health Network Enhancement Grants

2009 - 2010

Delivered one day Paediatric Life Support Course and Mobile rural and Metro Modular program across metropolitan and rural areas of the GESCHN network within NSW.

Building capacity in rural facilities to undertake paediatric team training

Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, Support Scheme for Rural Specialists (Round 7)

2007- 2008

Round 7 built on work conducted in round 6, training a further 72 specialists with targeted needs including rural anaesthetists, and specialists working in isolated or under challenging conditions. In round 7 we also conducted pilot training in a rural setting, aimed at mentoring rural facilities to develop infrastructure to host simulation training to the local health community.

Paediatric team training

NSW Department of Health, Greater Eastern and Southern Child Health Network Enhancement Grants

2007 - 2009

Building on the previous round, this round had three components: part A - Continuation of the 2006 project (8 courses); Part B - Introduction of advanced team communication skills (2 courses); Part C - Introduction of off site training using mobile simulation in metropolitan and rural locations (2 weeks). By the end of this round, 200 staff along with 30 instructors had received training.

Specialist re-entry program for anaesthetists

Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing

2006 - 2008

This program assisted specialist anaesthetists returning to specialist practice after extended leave. The curriculum was based on quality improvement methodology, the components including: educational consultation, development of learning / professional portfolios, simulation-based training, simulation-based peer appraisal, supervised clinical placements, mentors and guidance with optional activities tailored to the specialist's professional development needs.

Achieving better integrated care and use of clinical guidelines in acute rural paediatric practice.

Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, Support Scheme for Rural Specialists (Round 6)

2006 - 2007

The projects goals were to improve care of children with acute serious conditions and improve adherence to best practice guidelines by rural specialists and their teams. The activities were three pronged: (1) Simulation courses for 72 specialists focusing on rehearsal of serious conditions, decision making, multi-professional teamwork and human factors; (2) Videoconference educational sessions for specialists and their broader teams focused on better use of clinical guidelines and (3) an independent quality assurance activity focused on improving outcomes and reducing risks in paediatric practice.

Paediatric team training

NSW Department of Health, Greater Eastern and Southern Child Health Network Enhancement Grants

2005 - 2007

The project trained multi-professional teams from emergency departments and intensive care units in a simulated environment to respond effectively to emergencies, develop effective teamwork and communicate effectively. Included a train the trainer component.

Teamwork in patient care teams

Ramsay Healthcare

2003 - 2004

Development of video-based educational resources and train the trainer curriculum addressing teamwork in the healthcare workplace. The NSW Clinical Excellence Commission has subsequently adapted the program retitled "Communicating for Clinical Care" which it endorsed as a teamwork training curriculum.