Models of Care for Nephrology Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses
Date: Thursday 9 June
Time: 0700 - 0815
Speakers: Leanne Brown, Barbara Harvie and Lesley Salem
The aim of this breakfast is to outline a forthcoming publication to interpret evidence based guidelines (EBG) into models of care to guide the practice of advanced nurses in renal nursing.
There are many ways to construct a model of care. Utilising the Nurse Practitioner (NP) competency framework this will underpin the approach to both NP practice and also advanced nurse practice. The standards outline the components of a competent practice and a comprehensive approach to care delivery.
To achieve these standards the publication covers assessment and management of the renal patient has been divided into four categories;
- Underlying causal disease/problems
- Complications arising from kidney failure
- Co morbid complications and coexisting chronic illness coexisting with the kidney disease
- Accepted health promotion and lifestyle approaches to reducing risk
This will be an open forum encouraging questions and discussion on inclusions in the publication.
Getting 'in sync': change management in renal health
Date: Friday 10 June
Time: 0700 - 0815
Facing change in the work environment can be daunting. If we are to ‘transform renal health’ we must take the initiative and manage changes to current practice to ensure individuals impacted are ready to adapt. This process is simplified if all parties involved are ‘in sync’: they share common goals, agree on the action plan and support the desired outcomes.
Successful change management requires the project manager/leader to use good communication and negotiation skills to identify and engage stakeholders, ensure stakeholder concerns are addressed, and that all parties recognise the long-term benefits associated with the change.
This interactive workshop will review best practice associated with change management. Participants will explore a real-life case study of a Sydney haemodialysis satellite unit that switched its dialysis patient cohort from their existing erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) to a coordinated once-monthly ESA dosing regimen, administered on two days each month (‘ESA synchronization’). Participants will identify stakeholders and examine practical approaches to address issues that may be encountered during the ESA synchronization process.
This workshop follows on from last year’s exciting session on time management, and is one not to miss for any healthcare professional involved in managing change to current practice in their clinic.