FIM Documentation Update
Sarah Potter
There have been some recent changes to the FIM scoring system around bladder and bowel. Sarah will provide an overview of what they are and how to score these 2 sections.
FIM Update
Sarah Potter
A brief FIM update to refresh you on the changes around Bladder and Bowel management and a brief introduction to the FAM (Functional Assessment Measure) that is being used for Rehab In The Home (RITH) dataset.
HEALTH EXPENDITURE, GOVERNANCE QUALITY, AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Mr WCEA Administrator
The study investigated West African countries' health expenditure, governance quality, and population health outcomes. Data is sourced from the World Governance Indicators and The World Development Indicators of the World Bank, from 1996 to 2021 for 15 countries of West African States. We employed the Feasible Generalized Least....
"SAFR" Care Coordination Between Paramedics and ED
James Killeen, MD and Mark Branning, MBA, CPHIMS, SrHIMSS
1.00 Hours
Paramedics and ED staff can dramatically improve pre-hospital care coordination. Improving coordination between paramedics in the field and the receiving ED was the primary goal of the SAFR Grant. SEARCH allows paramedics to check the HIE for problems, meds, allergies, and encounters and input them into their ePCR. Once a receiv....
60+ Tips to Prevent Medication Errors & ADEs
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
Medication errors are the most common type of medical errors in healthcare. Adverse drug events (ADEs) account for 30% of all hospital-acquired conditions, most of which are preventable. The U.S Dept. of HHS has set a goal to reduce ADEs by 50% to combat this issue. TJC and CMS take medication management seriously, dedicating re....
Mental Capacity Act and Death Certification Scenario
National Health England
0.25 Hours
In this scenario you are going to meet Nima and Usman. You will follow both of their journeys. You will explore their stories and will be presented with questions along the way.
Culturally Sensitive Palliative and End of Life Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) People
Claude Chidiac
This session explores the issues and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people with a specific emphasis on those needing and receiving palliative and end of life care. It also examines ways of providing LGBT-friendly care.
Non-invasive Ventilation in Motor Neurone Disease
Christina Faull, Juliet Colt, Jonathan Palmer and David Oliver
0.50 Hours
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is an intervention which can improve both quality of life and survival for patients with motor neurone disease (MND). This session outlines the evidence base and practicalities of this important treatment option for patients.
Mental Capacity
Ginny Wright
0.25 Hours
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) protects the rights of vulnerable people and outlines the responsibilities of those who care for them. This session will consider the needs of vulnerable people and guidance for staff working with them.
Mental Capacity Assessment
Ginny Wright
0.50 Hours
Mental capacity is the key to many important medical and welfare decisions. This session will consider how and when to assess mental capacity.
Principles of Nerve Repair
Foiz Ahmed and Simon Heppell
This session describes the types of nerve repair and offers guidance on how to carry out a technically satisfactory nerve repair.
Resuscitation Level 1
National Health England
A cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. If someone has suddenly collapsed, is not breathing normally and is unresponsive, they are in cardiac arrest. It is the ultimate medical emergency with no time to lose. Even if you are untrained, your actions can help the person survive. CPR stand....
PRM Capacity
Jaqualine Lindridge
This session outlines how to recognise when assessment is needed to check if a person has capacity to make a particular decision and how to carry out the two stage test. It also provides guidance on making a best interests decision when treating a patient who lacks capacity. There will be a brief case-study and assessment at....
Approach to Cutaneous Neoplasms
Dr Alexander Diakakis
Primary physicians approach to skin cancer and the basic management thereof
Epidemiology and IPC of Ebola
Dr. Marvin Ahumuza
Epidemiology and IPC of Ebola To raise awareness on Ebola to Allied Health Professionals. Equip health workers with knowledge on signs and symptoms. Orient Health Workers on Infection prevention and control of Ebola. Provide information on psychosocial and Nutritional aspects of Ebola
PINK PAWAS BREAST CANCER SERIES - FACTS AND MYTHS AROUND BREAST CANCER
Dr. Makou Myriam Suzanne, Dr Faith Mugoha, Dr LIana Roodt & Dr Grace Ngozi Eke
The Pan African Women’s Association of Surgeons (PAWAS) has some of its members discuss the common signs and symptoms of breast cancer, breast cancer screening and debunk common myths around breast cancers. They will also define risk in our populations as well as sharing some initiatives to improve breast cancer care in Africa.
Capacity development and team building strategies for organizational growth: a practice-based approach in the context of primary health care
Ishmael Aburi Awini Nurse Manager/President (NPAG)
Inspired by the experience of working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team that focused on team building and organizational capacity development in an advanced healthcare setting, this presentation highlights some strategies for capacity development of both staff and the institution for efficiency with limited resources and t....
Family Medicine in African PHC
Professor Shabir Moosa MD, MBA, PhD
This is a lecture on the principles of primary health care and family medicine. It also spells out the emerging role of family doctors in Africa. The value of these principles and roles for the full PHC team are spelled out. These are located within the concepts of universal health coverage and contextualized to the African set....