An overview of projects currently being taken forward by the Practice Development Unit is provided below. Further information can be obtained by contacting the identified project leads.
PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF FALLS
Ann Murray (NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde) was appointed Programme Manager in December 2007 to establish, in conjunction with NHS Education for Scotland, a Prevention and Management of Falls Community of Practice. Ann will be at the hub of this national group which will share best practice and undertake a programme of work defined and agreed by the Community itself.
Ann.Murray3@nhs.net 0141 225 6987
Ann Murray (NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde) was appointed Programme Manager in December 2007 to establish, in conjunction with NHS Education for Scotland, a Prevention and Management of Falls Community of Practice. Ann will be at the hub of this national group which will share best practice and undertake a programme of work defined and agreed by the Community itself.
Ann.Murray3@nhs.net 0141 225 6987
APHASIA IN SCOTLAND
Research commissioned by the unit on Aphasia in Scotland has now been published and is under consideration by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland. An accessible communication version of the research is currently being produced in conjunction with patients with aphasia.
Michelle.Miller2@nhs.net 0141 225 6995
Research commissioned by the unit on Aphasia in Scotland has now been published and is under consideration by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland. An accessible communication version of the research is currently being produced in conjunction with patients with aphasia.
Michelle.Miller2@nhs.net 0141 225 6995
DYSPHAGIA
Karen Krawczyk (NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde) has been appointed to undertake a programme of practice development support for nurses and allied health professionals in the area of dysphagia management.
Karen.Krawczyk@nhs.net 0141 241 6304
IMPROVING NUTRITIONAL CARE PROGRAMME
Jeanette Morrison (NHS Lothian) was appointed in December 2007 to co-ordinate a national, multi-agency programme of work in conjunction with Health Facilities Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland and the Scottish Government for two years. She is planning two initial events to seek engagement with key stakeholders in March and April, and in addition to co-ordinating the programme Jeanette will be developing the practice development model of support.
jeanette.morrison@nhs.net 0141 623 4345
MENTAL HEALTH
David Thomson (NHS Ayrshire & Arran) has been appointed to develop a database of positive and innovative practice in the area of mental health, and to review the best practice statement on Admissions to Adult Mental Health In-Patient Services.
DThomson2@nhs.net 07795 061617
MIDWIFE SUPPLY ORDER AND PRESCRIBING
This project required investigation into the current use of so called ‘Midwives Exemptions’ and the Midwife Supply Order, most typically used to obtain supplies of opiate for women having a home birth. Recommendations from the project steering group have been reported to the Scottish Government, and it is likely that legislation will be changed in Spring 2008 to ensure safer systems for the supply and administration of opiate to women by midwives in the course of a home birth.
Rosemary.Hector@nhs.net 0131 623 4612
The prescribing element of the project is sponsored by NHS Education for Scotland
Fleur Le Marne 0131 220 8692
KEEPING CHILDBIRTH NATURAL AND DYNAMIC (KCND)
The Practice Development Unit is responsible for taking forward work in relation to developing a care pathway for a ‘normal uncomplicated pregnancy’.
A ‘Pathways’ project steering group has been set up, lead by Lucy Powls, who has been seconded from Greater Glasgow & Clyde to lead this work. Subgroups are currently preparing to draft referral criteria for transfer both off and back on to the pathway. Draft pathways will be available for consultation across the service from May 2008.
Lucy.Powls@nhs.net 0131 623 4747
DEVELOPMENTAL CO-ORDINATION DELAY IN CHILDREN
A report sponsored by the unit identifying the research findings in this area is currently under consideration by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.
Michelle.Miller2@nhs.net 0141 225 6995
Karen Krawczyk (NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde) has been appointed to undertake a programme of practice development support for nurses and allied health professionals in the area of dysphagia management.
Karen.Krawczyk@nhs.net 0141 241 6304
IMPROVING NUTRITIONAL CARE PROGRAMME
Jeanette Morrison (NHS Lothian) was appointed in December 2007 to co-ordinate a national, multi-agency programme of work in conjunction with Health Facilities Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland and the Scottish Government for two years. She is planning two initial events to seek engagement with key stakeholders in March and April, and in addition to co-ordinating the programme Jeanette will be developing the practice development model of support.
jeanette.morrison@nhs.net 0141 623 4345
MENTAL HEALTH
David Thomson (NHS Ayrshire & Arran) has been appointed to develop a database of positive and innovative practice in the area of mental health, and to review the best practice statement on Admissions to Adult Mental Health In-Patient Services.
DThomson2@nhs.net 07795 061617
MIDWIFE SUPPLY ORDER AND PRESCRIBING
This project required investigation into the current use of so called ‘Midwives Exemptions’ and the Midwife Supply Order, most typically used to obtain supplies of opiate for women having a home birth. Recommendations from the project steering group have been reported to the Scottish Government, and it is likely that legislation will be changed in Spring 2008 to ensure safer systems for the supply and administration of opiate to women by midwives in the course of a home birth.
Rosemary.Hector@nhs.net 0131 623 4612
The prescribing element of the project is sponsored by NHS Education for Scotland
Fleur Le Marne 0131 220 8692
KEEPING CHILDBIRTH NATURAL AND DYNAMIC (KCND)
The Practice Development Unit is responsible for taking forward work in relation to developing a care pathway for a ‘normal uncomplicated pregnancy’.
A ‘Pathways’ project steering group has been set up, lead by Lucy Powls, who has been seconded from Greater Glasgow & Clyde to lead this work. Subgroups are currently preparing to draft referral criteria for transfer both off and back on to the pathway. Draft pathways will be available for consultation across the service from May 2008.
Lucy.Powls@nhs.net 0131 623 4747
DEVELOPMENTAL CO-ORDINATION DELAY IN CHILDREN
A report sponsored by the unit identifying the research findings in this area is currently under consideration by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.
Michelle.Miller2@nhs.net 0141 225 6995
CARING FOR THE CHILD/YOUNG PERSON WITH A TRACHEOSTOMY
Best Practice Statement
The best practice statement caring for the patient with a tracheostomy was updated and published in 2007. During this process it was agreed that a separate best practice statement for children was required. Therefore a working group was formed who have been developing a best practice statement for children’s tracheostomy. The first draft of this statement is being finalised and will be out for consultation shortly.
Joanne.McDonald@nhs.net 0131 623 4350
ROUTINE EXAMINATION OF THE NEWBORN
Best Practice Statement Review
This best practice statement was originally published in 2004. NHS Quality Improvement Scotland has a commitment to review and, if necessary, update best practice statements every three years. Therefore a working group was formed and agreed that an updated best practice statement was required. The revised best practice statement will be published in the week of 26th May 2008 when it will be available to download from the NHS QIS website or hard copies can be ordered from Dawn Robb at Dawn.Robb@nhs.net / 0131 623 4743.
As well as updating the statement the revised document will also contain an audit tool to allow local areas to audit practice. This is will be available as a separate document and it will be possible for it to be downloaded or printed from the NHS Quality Improvement Scotland website (www.nhshealthquality.org) for local use.
MATERNAL HISTORY TAKING
Best Practice Statement Review
This best practice statement was originally published in 2004. NHS Quality Improvement Scotland has a commitment to review and, if necessary, update best practice statements every three years. Therefore a working group was formed and agreed that an updated best practice statement was required. The best practice statement is currently out for a 6 week consultation – ending on Monday 2nd June. Details of the consultation can be found at www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/4179.html and any comments on the document would be welcome. Please use the consultation comments table provided and send comments to Joanne McDonald at Joanne.McDonald@nhs.net.
HEALTH FOR ALL CHILDREN (HALL) 4
Caroline Inwood (NHS Fife) has been seconded to the post of National Implementation Officer on Hall 4 to ensure the successful implementation of the recommendations on Hall 4 and to develop ways of offering support through inter-agency working.
Caroline.Inwood@nhs.net 07803 853413
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