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SUMMARY:Introduction to Patient Safety
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for all practice staff to learn more about Patient Safety and the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and it’s future implications for primary care. It is hoped to stimulate thoughts and review of current activities within practices and networks in relation to patient safety and whether these meet quality and regulatory standards. This is also an opportunity to share challenges and practical solutions and think about readiness for next steps to promote and improve patient safety in primary care.\nPlease click here to download a draft agenda with indicative timings. \nSoftware: This is an online training that will be delivered on Microsoft Teams. Details of how to join the session will be available to participants after the registration is completed. \nBooking: Please click here to book your place. \nBy registering to attend a PCTH event\, you are confirming that you are available to attend and commit to attend fully. We ask that you are mindful that our events are very popular and only book if you are able to attend and please contact us at traininghub@ourdorset.nhs.uk as soon as possible if you need to cancel your place.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/introduction-to-patient-safety/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211105T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
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SUMMARY:Improving your Media Presence - Lunchtime Webinar
DESCRIPTION:From your profile in the press to your engagement on social media\, this 1.5 hour webinar will help you identify how to improve your presence.\nClick here for more information >> \n 
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/improving-your-media-presence-lunchtime-webinar/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210616T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210616T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
CREATED:20230601T153544Z
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SUMMARY:Men’s health week – it’s now time to talk\, time to listen
DESCRIPTION:One in 8 men in the UK admits to suffering from mental health issues. But the sad fact is that while men are aware of their mental struggles\, societal taboos and stigma lead to many suffering in silence.By simply talking with one another\, men can improve their mental health. ‘Light On’ is a mental wellbeing campaign by the people of Dorset for Dorset. It gives men permission and an opportunity to talk about mental health.\nAndrew Coleman of Light On joins us to explore how we can support ourselves\, friends\, family members and colleagues. Join us on Ms Teams with this link: \n  \nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZThhOGIyNDUtYmU2ZS00NjNmLTk4ZjYtODJmYTgwMjc0Zjk1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2237c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22376f7c45-d6cb-4caf-bb15-042014c016cc%22%7d
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/mens-health-week-its-now-time-to-talk-time-to-listen/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
CREATED:20230601T144139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T144139Z
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SUMMARY:Health Apps for Long COVID Self-Management
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Dr Sam Shah will discuss our new Health Apps for Long COVID Self-Management report in depth. We will also be joined by Helen Hughes\, Chief Executive of Patient Safety Learning and member of the NHS England Long COVID taskforce\, to discuss what services are being planned and put in place for people with long COVID\, what the gaps are in delivering this plan and what patients are looking for.\nSession objectives: \n\nDiscuss the findings of our Health Apps for Long COVID Self-Management report.\nShare high scoring apps to help patients self-manage symptoms including fatigue\, palpitations\, joint pain\, depression and insomnia.\nExamine the services being planned and put in place for long COVID.\nConduct a deep-dive into how services can embed five of these apps.\nAsk the speakers your questions.\n\n  \nPlease click the following link to register for free: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3511397448978279437?source=saira
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/health-apps-for-long-covid-self-management/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
CREATED:20230601T143508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T143508Z
UID:10000358-1569317400-1569342600@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:LSCB Supporting Young People Who Self-Harm
DESCRIPTION:The training will give a comprehensive understanding of self-harm and suicide for professionals working with young people and their families. IT is a practical course with guidance for workers on how to react when you know\, or suspect\, the young person is harming themselves or expressing suicidal thoughts. Resources aimed at young people to help them reduce self-harm will be recommended. There will be a brief outline of other difficulties such as anxiety and depression which can have an impact on a young person’s mental health. Throughout the day there will be opportunities for discussion and exercises.\n  \nPlease note: This course is not suitable for those already working as Mental Health Practitioners or CAMHS workers. \nDescription\n\nDevelop knowledge of some common and less-common mental health conditions\nIdentifying signs of self-harm\nResponding when self-harm or suicidal thoughts are identified\nSignposting to supporting resources\n\n  \nPlease bring your own lunch – lunch is not provided.\n  \nFor further information and to book your place\, please click here.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/lscb-supporting-young-people-who-self-harm/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190313T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T143128Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Appraisals
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpeakers\nMr Kevin Chard \n  \nEffective Appraisals\nAre you new to managing and never run an appraisal before? Or do you feel your appraisal system needs a rethink\, or needs to be refreshed? Maybe you don’t like running appraisals\, and don’t feel you and your team benefit from them?  If so\, this 1 day programme will be an ideal opportunity to look at best practice\, and update your skills.  This course is suitable for anyone running appraisals including nurses \nProgramme Content\n\nWhy do we do appraisals?\nRemind yourself and refocus on the benefit of appraisals\nDefining the excellent performance manager\nUnderstand what an excellent performance manager knows\, thinks likes and does well\nPerformance management\nRecognise what’s important to a manager of performance\, and how to be effective at performance management\nAppraisal and performance management\nUnderstand the place of appraisal in the performance management cycle and what it is and isn’t for. Understand the “no surprises” philosophy.\nCommunication Skills for appraisals\nFocus on the skills of questioning and listening in the context of appraisals\nUnderstanding your appraisal system\nShare and compare your system to those of your colleagues\, understand the pros and cons of your process\nEffective feedback\nUnderstand how to frame effective feedback\nDeveloping Others\nBecome familiar with different methods of developing your team members –  e.g. mentoring\, coaching\, observing\, training\, learning journals etc.\nAppraisal Practice\nPractical simulation of running an appraisal\n\nFeedback from a nurse who attended training by Kevin Chard  in January 2018\n“Engaging & well run. Trainer kept the room interested! V good course” \nFood is provided at this event. \n  \nLocation details\nHeatherview Medical Centre\nHeatherview Medical Centre\, Alder Road\, Parkstone\, Poole\, BH12 4AY \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs? Please contact event organisers to discuss \nMain contact\nName: Giselle Thornton \nEmail: giselle.thornton@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know. \n\n \nAll delegate fees are non-refundable.  However\, if it has been agreed that a refund is possible\, it will be subject to an administration charge of £5 if the delegate fee is £100 or less\, or £10 if the delegate fee is more than £100. \nBook online\nHow to make your booking: Please click on the website link below for booking details \nCost \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in the Wessex LMCs’ catchment area.\n£110.00\n\n\nNon-members\n£150.00\n\n\nBaNES Practices ONLY\n£0.00
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/effective-appraisals-2/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190124T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
CREATED:20230601T143127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T143127Z
UID:10000258-1548322200-1548345600@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Appraisals
DESCRIPTION:Times: 09:30 – 16:00\nFood is provided at this event. \nSpeakers\nMr Kevin Chard \n9:15- 9:30 Coffee and Registration \n9:30 – 4pm training day \nEffective Appraisals\nAre you new to managing and never run an appraisal before? Or do you feel your appraisal system needs a rethink\, or needs to be refreshed? Maybe you don’t like running appraisals\, and don’t feel you and your team benefit from them?  If so\, this 1 day programme will be an ideal opportunity to look at best practice\, and update your skills.  This course is suitable for anyone running appraisals including nurses \nProgramme Content\n\nWhy do we do appraisals?\nRemind yourself and refocus on the benefit of appraisals\nDefining the excellent performance manager\nUnderstand what an excellent performance manager knows\, thinks likes and does well\nPerformance management\nRecognise what’s important to a manager of performance\, and how to be effective at performance management\nAppraisal and performance management\nUnderstand the place of appraisal in the performance management cycle and what it is and isn’t for. Understand the “no surprises” philosophy.\nCommunication Skills for appraisals\nFocus on the skills of questioning and listening in the context of appraisals\nUnderstanding your appraisal system\nShare and compare your system to those of your colleagues\, understand the pros and cons of your process\nEffective feedback\nUnderstand how to frame effective feedback\nDeveloping Others\nBecome familiar with different methods of developing your team members –  e.g. mentoring\, coaching\, observing\, training\, learning journals etc.\nAppraisal Practice\nPractical simulation of running an appraisal\n\nFeedback from a nurse who attended training by Kevin Chard  in January 2018\n“Engaging & well run. Trainer kept the room interested! V good course” \n  \nLocation details\nWessex LMCs\nChurchill House\, 122-124 Hursley Road\, Chandlers Ford\, Eastleigh\, SO53 1JG \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs? Yes \nhttp://www.wessexlmcs.com \nMain contact\nName: Giselle Thornton \nEmail: giselle.thornton@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know. \n\n \nAll delegate fees are non-refundable.  However\, if it has been agreed that a refund is possible\, it will be subject to an administration charge of £5 if the delegate fee is £100 or less\, or £10 if the delegate fee is more than £100. \nBook online\nHow to make your booking: Please click on the website link below for booking details \n  \nCost \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in the Wessex LMCs’ catchment area.\n£110.00\n\n\nNon-members\n£150.00\n\n\nBaNES Practices ONLY\n£0.00
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/effective-appraisals/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181009T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
CREATED:20230601T142918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142918Z
UID:10000179-1539078300-1539100800@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Principles of Infection Control for GPNs and HCAs ( Hants)
DESCRIPTION:This training day is suitable for practitioners who haven’t had infection control training for several years or are new to General Practice.\nThis will be an interactive day which is led by discussion and scenarios that we face in general practice\, learning from each other how we can best provide infection prevention within the challenges of primary care and our growing and demanding work load. You will leave this day with new information\, shared learning and initiatives to take back to practice to make positive changes towards infection control that are realistic and achievable. \nCourse content\n\nPresentation /infection control and standard precautions\nDiscussing the management of a virus and bacteria\nAwareness of MRSA/ CDiff / impact  infection control\nPrinciples of asepsis (ANTT) competency frameworks\nPatient case studies discussed to demonstrate good practice\nPractical session on Hand washing with the light box\nGovernment Policies/ local policies/ resources/Preparing for CQC\n\nYou do not need to repeat this day. Once completed\, you can access the half day update course on an annual basis or update through other learning strategies discussed on the course. \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/principles-of-infection-control-for-gpns-and-hcas-hants/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180927T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
CREATED:20230601T142917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142917Z
UID:10000177-1538035200-1538064000@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:A “Saying No” Day for Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\nDr Malcolm Thomas \nTimes:     Registration 9.00am – 09.15am                  Training day 09.15am – 4.30pm (Lunch is provided) \n(part of our ‘Permission to Take Control’ series)  \nFor GPs & anyone else in General Practice who might find it useful\nPREMISE\nWe like to be liked…and in most cases we are able to do something that the patient appreciates. \nOur job\, however\, is to do the right thing. This often means (effectively) saying\, “No” to something the patient would like. E.g. a prescription for antibiotics; a prescription for a potentially addictive drug; a test; a referral; a report or note etc. \nSome patients can be won round with care. There is evidence to guide us here. Some patients aren’t going to be happy\, however we go about things. These patients need a clear boundary. \nThese skills have not traditionally been taught well to GPs or the other independent practitioners working in GP surgeries \nCONTENT\n\nCore consultation skills (acknowledgement response; redirection; “Not” not “No”)\nConversational practice\nRedirection\nUse of prop\nComputer says\, “No”\nResisting wheedling\nUnable to reach common ground\nSuggestions\nWhat will I take home?\n\nAIMS\n\nOpportunity to reflect on successes and challenges in your own relevant consultations with patients\nLearning about key skills for reaching common ground\nLearning some facts about avoiding inappropriate\, “Yes” e.g. antibiotics for respiratory symptoms; benzodiazepines; low-yield referrals\nPractising of key skills in context\nPractising the skills of sticking to your guns when there is no common ground\nDeveloping an effective approach to continued learning in this field\n\nTRAINER\nMalcolm Thomas is a GP. He has held posts with Newcastle University Medical School and has been extensively involved in GP Training. His main clinical and teaching interest has always been the challenge of fashioning effective and time efficient consultations with patients. \nLocation details\nSouth Winchester Golf Course\nRomsey Road\, Winchester\, SO22 5QX \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs?Yes \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/a-saying-no-day-for-clinicians-2/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180926T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
CREATED:20230601T142917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142917Z
UID:10000175-1537948800-1537981200@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Enhance your Telephone Consultation & Triage Skills
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\nDr Malcolm Thomas \nRegistration & coffee 9.00 am – 9.15 am      Training day 9.15 am – 4.30 pm (Lunch is provided) \n(part of our ‘Permission to Take Control’ series)  \nPREMISE\nGPs have been doing a gradually increasing proportion of their clinical work on the telephone\, pretty much since the invention of the telephone. This trend picked up in the last 15 years\, and has been accelerating rapidly in the last few years. \nMost practices offer telephone consultations and do some triaging work on the phone. A proportion of practices have taken the “total triage” approach\, whereby all patients speak to a clinician on the phone before any face-to-face appointment. \nThis course is suitable for: \n\nNon-doctor practitioners also do clinical work with patients on the phone\, including\nNurse practitioners and practice nurses\nOther extended-role practitioners\nClinical pharmacists\nPhysician Associates\n\nCONTENT\nThe agenda for the day focusses on exercises in: \n\nopening & structuring a telephone consultation\nplanning\nsafety nets\nclarifying understanding\n\nAIMS\n\nOpportunity to reflect on successes and challenges in your own telephone triage & consultation\nLearning a skills framework for telephone clinical assessment\, triage and consultation\nPractising of key skills – to enhance your toolkit\nDeveloping an effective approach to continued learning in this field\n\nTRAINER\nMalcolm Thomas is a GP. He has held posts with Newcastle University Medical School and has been extensively involved in GP Training. His main clinical and teaching interest has always been the challenge of fashioning effective and time efficient consultations with patients. \nLocation details\nSouth Winchester Golf Course\nRomsey Road\, Winchester\, SO22 5QX \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs?Yes \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/enhance-your-telephone-consultation-triage-skills-2/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180627T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
CREATED:20230601T142525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142525Z
UID:10000069-1530106200-1530118800@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Meal Deal – food hygiene and nutrition
DESCRIPTION:The intention of CQC regulation 14: Meeting Nutritional and Hydration Needs\, is to ensure that people who use services (patients\, clients)\, have adequate nutrition and hydration to sustain life and good health and reduce the risks of malnutrition and dehydration while they receive care and treatment.\nThis essential requirement was also highlighted within the Francis Inquiry resulting in Standard 8 of the Care Certificate: Fluids and Nutrition\, which highlights the need to understand the principles of hydration\, nutrition and food safety \nThe 3 ½ hr workshop looks at points highlighted above and encourages learners to reflect on own working practice with an aim to improve the whole meal experience for the patients. \nSuitable for both clinical and non-clinical staff who assist and supervise food preparation and delivery in any health care setting. \nSome pre-workshop learning is required (a workbook is provided). \nCost: £50\n \nPlease download the Weldmar Education Booking Form (Word 446kb) \nEducation Programme 2018 v2
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/meal-deal-food-hygiene-and-nutrition-4/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180626T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180626T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
CREATED:20230601T142809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142809Z
UID:10000148-1530003600-1530030600@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:A “Saying No” Day for Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\nDr Malcolm Thomas \nTimes:     Registration 9.00am – 09.15am                  Training day 09.15am – 4.30pm (Lunch is provided) \nA “Saying No” Day for Clinicians\n(part of our ‘Permission to Take Control’ series)  \nFor GPs & anyone else in General Practice who might find it useful \nPREMISE\nWe like to be liked…and in most cases we are able to do something that the patient appreciates. \nOur job\, however\, is to do the right thing. This often means (effectively) saying\, “No” to something the patient would like. E.g. a prescription for antibiotics; a prescription for a potentially addictive drug; a test; a referral; a report or note etc. \nSome patients can be won round with care. There is evidence to guide us here. Some patients aren’t going to be happy\, however we go about things. These patients need a clear boundary. \nThese skills have not traditionally been taught well to GPs or the other independent practitioners working in GP surgeries \nCONTENT\n\nCore consultation skills (acknowledgement response; redirection; “Not” not “No”)\nConversational practice\nRedirection\nUse of prop\nComputer says\, “No”\nResisting wheedling\nUnable to reach common ground\nSuggestions\nWhat will I take home?\n\nAIMS\n\nOpportunity to reflect on successes and challenges in your own relevant consultations with patients\nLearning about key skills for reaching common ground\nLearning some facts about avoiding inappropriate\, “Yes” e.g. antibiotics for respiratory symptoms; benzodiazepines; low-yield referrals\nPractising of key skills in context\nPractising the skills of sticking to your guns when there is no common ground\nDeveloping an effective approach to continued learning in this field\n\nTRAINER\nMalcolm Thomas is a GP. He has held posts with Newcastle University Medical School and has been extensively involved in GP Training. His main clinical and teaching interest has always been the challenge of fashioning effective and time efficient consultations with patients. \nLocation details\nMerley House\nMerley House Lane\, Wimborne\, BH21 3AA \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs?Yes \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/a-saying-no-day-for-clinicians/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180509T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T190811
CREATED:20230601T142709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142709Z
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SUMMARY:Summarising Medical Records & QOF
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\nMrs Alison Bingley \n9.15am – 9.30am coffee & registration               9.30am – 4pm training day \nSummarising Medical Records and QOF\nThis course is ideal for any staff managing medical records systems\, for staff responsible for undertaking the organising\, sorting and summarising of medical records and also for those for whom this may become part of their role. It is also ideal for staff responsible for clinical data entry including QOF data \nObjectives\nThe Summarising Medical Records and QOF Course is designed to enable delegates to: \n\nunderstand the importance of having a logical approach to summarising medical records;\ncreate protocols for summarising medical records\, in conjunction with Practice Manager and GPs;\nsummarise medical records in an efficient and effective manner;\ngain an overview of QOF clinical targets and how summarising can help in the achievement of these targets;\nunderstand how confidentiality can become compromised in the process of summarising;\nexplain an overview of the Data Protection Act in so far as it relates to their role;\nidentify issues that they need to follow up when returning to their place of work.\n\nCourse content\n\nOverview of medical records\nOrganising and pruning medical records\nProtocol formation\nSummarising medical records\nSummarising and the effect on QOF and disease areas\nData protection and confidentiality\nMedical Terminology\nSummarising practical exercises\n\nNB: This course does not cover any issues in relation to inputting into the computer or Read codes. \nLocation details\nChawton Park Surgery\nChawton Park Surgery\, Chawton Park Road\, Alton\, GU34 1RJ \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs?Yes \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/summarising-medical-records-qof/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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SUMMARY:Meal Deal (Food Hygiene and Nutrition)
DESCRIPTION:The intention of CQC regulation 14: Meeting Nutritional and Hydration Needs is to ensure that people who use services (patients\, clients)\, have adequate nutrition and hydration to sustain life and good health and reduce the risks of malnutrition and dehydration while they receive care and treatment.\nThis essential requirement was also highlighted within the Francis Inquiry resulting in Standard 8 of the Care Certificate: Fluids and Nutrition\, which highlights the need to understand the principles of hydration\, nutrition and food safety \nThe 3 ½ hr workshop looks at points highlighted above and encourages learners to reflect on own working practice with an aim to improve the whole meal experience for the patients. \nSuitable for both clinical and non-clinical staff who assist and supervise food preparation and delivery in any health care setting. \nSome pre-workshop learning is required (a workbook is provided). \nVenue: Hammick House\, Poundbury\, Dorchester \nCost: £50\n \nPlease download the Weldmar Education Booking Form (Word 446kb) \nEducation Programme 2018 v2
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/meal-deal-food-hygiene-and-nutrition-2/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff|All Primary Care Staff (non-medical)
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