Newsletter – April 2013 http://www.nhet-sim.edu.au nhetsim@monash.edu 03 9905 0221 Welcome to the National Health Education and Training in Simulation (NHET-Sim) Program Debra Nestel, Monash Team Lead The NHET-Sim Program is now in its 7th month. A total of 2,340 simulation educators have registered for a NHET-Sim workshop with more than 55 workshops held across Australia with over 100 planned in total. Register to complete the NHET-Sim Program by end of April 2013 and win a prize! In recognition of the work required in completing the NHET-Sim Program the NHET-Sim Team would like to offer all participants who complete the Program by the 30th April, 2013 the chance to be in the draw to win an Early Bird SimHealth Conference Registration valued at $1090.00 or an iPad or 10 $100 Amazon vouchers. To be eligible for the draw: Stream A Participants must: Complete the e-learning for C1, C2 including end of module evaluation or statement of completion Complete the e-learning for two elective modules including the end of module evaluation or statement of completion Attend a C2 workshop Attend workshops for your elective modules for S2, S3, S4, S5 or S6 Stream B Participants must: Complete the e-learning for C1 & C2 including end of module evaluation or statement of completion Complete the e-learning for four elective modules including end of module evaluation or statement of completion Winners will be drawn in the week commencing May 6th and will be notified by email. Participants who complete by 30th May 2013 and 30th June will go in the draw for 10 $100 Amazon vouchers. Bookings for the NHET-Sim Program Workshops are now open until the end of June 2013. Due to the popularity of these events it is important that you book early to secure a place at your preferred venue. 1 Newsletter – April 2013 http://www.nhet-sim.edu.au nhetsim@monash.edu 03 9905 0221 NHET-Sim Program Workshop update for March 2013 19-Mar During March 2013, a large number of SLEs hosted NHET-Sim workshops and the table below shows the extensive geographical coverage of workshops 20-Mar 21-Mar available throughout Australia. The NHETSim team would like to thank all workshop facilitators who contributed to the 25-Mar 26-Mar success and running of the following workshops: 1-Mar 4-Mar 5-Mar 6-Mar 7-Mar 8-Mar 11-Mar 12-Mar 13-Mar 14-Mar 15-Mar 18-Mar S2 Chameleon, Newcastle S4 Chameleon, Newcastle C2 Alice Springs Hospital C2 Rockingham General Hospital C2 Sunshine Hospital S2 Alice Springs Hospital S4 Alice Springs Hospital C2 Flinders University, Renmark S2 Rockingham General Hospital S2 Sunshine Hospital S4 Sunshine Hospital S6 Rockingham General Hospital C2 Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital S2 Flinders University, Renmark S4 Flinders University, Renmark S2 Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital S4 Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital C2 Royal Brisbane Hospital C2 UTAS, Launceston S2 Royal Brisbane Hospital S3 Royal Brisbane Hospital C2 Barwon Health, Geelong S5 UTAS, Launceston S6 UTAS, Launceston C2 Holmesglen S2 Barwon Health, Geelong S6 Barwon Health, Geelong S5 Holmesglen S6 Holmesglen C2 Deakin Uni, Geelong C2 Flinders University, Adelaide C2 Mater Hospital, Townsville 27-Mar 28-Mar S2 Deakin Uni, Geelong S2 Flinders University, Adelaide S2 Mater Hospital, Townsville S4 Deakin Uni, Geelong S4 Flinders University, Adelaide S4 Mater Hospital, Townsville C2 Calvary Healthcare – Hobart C2 Central Institute of Technology, Perth S2 Calvary Healthcare – Hobart S2 Central Institute of Technology, Perth S4 Calvary Healthcare – Hobart S4 Central Institute of Technology, Perth C2 Flinders University, Murray Bridge C2 Tweed Hospital C2 James Cook Uni Mt Isa S2 Flinders University, Murray Bridge S2 Tweed Hospital Workshop 9:00 am S4 Flinders University, Murray Bridge S4 Tweed Hospital C2 CTEC Uni WA C2 Hunter New England Simulation Centre S2 James Cook Uni Mt Isa S4 James Cook Uni Mt Isa S2 Hunter New England Simulation Centre S5 CTEC Uni WA S4 Hunter New England Simulation Centre S6 CTEC Uni WA NHET-Sim Program Workshops planned for late April, early May 2013 An extensive schedule is planned for late April /May/June 2013 with some workshops listed here: Late April - Bond University – Robina - QLD - Royal Melbourne Hospital -Vic - University of Technology, Sydney - UTAS- Burnie, Tasmania Early May - Cairns Based Hospital – QLD - Wangaratta Hospital – Victoria - Calvary John James Hospital, ACT For a full list of NHET-Sim workshops for April, May & June 2013, please see the calendar on the NHET-Sim website: www.nhet-sim.edu.au 2 Newsletter – April 2013 http://www.nhet-sim.edu.au nhetsim@monash.edu 03 9905 0221 Participant Spotlight In this issue we spotlight Liz Barlow who attended the NHET-Sim Workshop at the East Gippsland Regional Clinical School Bairnsdale workshop on February 27th & 28th 2013. Marnie Connolly facilitated the Bairnsdale workshop. Liz provides some comments on her experience here: “I found the workshops extremely valuable and that they incorporated lots of practical useful tips. The practical sessions provided opportunities to have feedback by colleagues on your facilitation techniques. It was also great to experience first-hand what it was like to be a student again; always a worthwhile refresher. the teaching environment, with many positive learning experiences than can be had through this mode. The skills learnt from the course are valuable to simulation but are also transferable to other areas of our practice. Overall, a great course with lots of useful and relevant information. Thank you for providing the opportunity to participate, particularly at a local level. It is a fantastic opportunity for those of us that work in regional areas to network and all have an understanding of the barriers faced in regional areas. Thank you also to Marnie.” One of the highlights for me would have been the hands on simulation sessions. In particular the fun and laughter we had facilitating a learning session to the group on how to do a dance. We chose the “Chicken dance.” I can still picture the guys trying to dance! Such grace and style!! Lessons that I will apply in my work are the extra pointers I picked up regarding providing feedback and the importance of orientating participants to the simulation environment. The Bairnsdale NHET-Sim workshop in action I would recommend others to do the course because of the practical and relevant nature of it. Simulation is becoming and increasing component of 3 Newsletter – April 2013 http://www.nhet-sim.edu.au nhetsim@monash.edu 03 9905 0221 NHET-Sim Faculty Profile: Leanne Rogers Leanne facilitated the March 7th NHETSim workshops at Flinders University Rural Clinical School in Renmark, South Australia. Leanne Rogers is a Clinical Simulation Educator at Flinders University Rural Clinical School in Renmark South Australia. After working as a registered nurse in Intensive Care and then in rural health in a more generalist role Leanne started a formal role in simulation nine years ago. Leanne’s involvement with the NHET-Sim Program is primarily as a facilitator of workshops although she was heavily involved in the AusSETT Program particularly with the development of the content, on which NHET-Sim has been based. So far Leanne has facilitated workshops in Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia with upcoming workshops in South Australia and the Northern Territory. A highlight for Leanne has been sharing a passion for simulation learning environments and also increasing participant’s knowledge about the variety of programs conducted in rural areas. With the funding from HWA and the reporting requirements people are interested in ways to engage in the use of simulation in innovative ways such as a High School Health Careers Workshop which utilised a variety of simulation equipment and environments to engage students in simulation as a means to promote health professions. Leanne finds the NHET-Sim Program a really useful way to fast-track learning rather than participants having to use trial and error, they can build on the learning of others. The Program is a way for people to increase networks and simulation community collegiality. Leanne sees the program as a way to introduce a shared language to ensure common understanding across jurisdictions. Leanne reflects that in the planning stages with HWA there were discussions whether resourcing for the project needed to look external to Australia, but she felt there were enough experts in Australia and is in awe of what we have achieved and is excited to see it come to fruition. 4 Newsletter – April 2013 http://www.nhet-sim.edu.au nhetsim@monash.edu 03 9905 0221 NHET-Sim Faculty Profile: Amanda Grauze Amanda Grauze is the Medical Training Manager at Medical Synergies as well as working in her own business Medical Training Solutions as an education developer and facilitator. Medical Training Solutions provides medical training opportunities for medical professionals in patient skills training. Amanda hopes that the NHET-Sim Program will aid in increasing the numbers of high level instructors nationwide and achieve a more standardised workforce with a good level of knowledge and understanding of the benefits of simulation. Amanda finds the program to be well thought out and put together and is a comprehensive starting point for many participants. Medical Synergies Group designs, develops and constructs skills and training centres. With a background as a registered nurse with operating theatre and education background Amanda has been working predominately in the simulation field since 1997. After being involved in simulation for so many years Amanda says it is an area you either love or hate but that along with the hard work it is good fun and an exciting way of learning and you see the benefits time and time again. As a workshop facilitator for the NHET-Sim Program Amanda has been involved in delivering workshops at Ear, Nose and Throat Centre and Central Institute of Technology and will deliver workshops in Bunbury in Western Australia and has found positive feedback from participants a highlight of delivering workshops so far. She has also found that it is good to be reminded of the knowledge and experience that is gained over time and that we can take for granted. 5