Program Outline

The Annual Update Day is primarily aimed at casuals, and weekend and night duty nursing staff – and in addition, staff who do not have access to the traditional ‘double-staff’ time.

 Content covered:

·         Mandatory training courses and access

·         National Standards update

·         Safety and Quality reports

·         EPAS update

·         Current CALHN strategies that affect nursing practice, including:

                              o   Reduction of Hospital Acquired Complications

                              o   Reduction of Length of Stay

                              o   Consumer Escalation

                              o   BPSO Best Practice Guidelines

·         Blood Management  and Medication Safety practice issues

·         Manual Handling practical session

·         Basic Life Support practical session

Open to all nursing staff across CALHN