Updates on CPD guidelines for Nurses and Midwives

Updates on CPD guidelines for Nurses and Midwives

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Presentation outlineIntroductionMeaning and purpose of CPDProgress on CPDScope of CPDCPD requirementsLevels of CPD learning activitiesImplementation, Documentation, & Evaluation

Presentation outline

Meaning and purpose of CPD

Levels of CPD learning activitiesImplementation, Documentation, & Evaluation

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IntroductionNursing as a profession

provision of quality careand communitiesOne among the

competence and qualityand hence effective protectionis through ContinuingDevelopment (CPD)

Introductionprofession dedicated for

care to patients, clients

strategies to ensurequality of service delivery

protection of the publicContinuing Professional

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Introduction cont..

Ministry of Health hasPolicy Guideline – CE&CPDCE unit MoHSWIn our Code of Conduct

Maintain Professional competenceIn the Minimum Standards

Practice in TZ – 3rd EdUnit, MoHSW – SectionProfessional Nursing Education

Introduction cont..

has already developed CPDCE&CPD for H/W, 2009 –

Conduct there is CPD – No 3,competenceStandards for NursingEd 2008 Nursing Service

Section 3, pp 33 – 36: ContEducation and Research

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Intro cont …TANNA Constitution 2012

CPD- Article 2: Objectives & Functionspromote the professional development- 2.2.1: Functions, promotenursing research and nursing

Also is a legal requirementand Regulation, 2010regulations pp, 10 CPD requirementsIs also a requirement in

and ICN

Intro cont …2012, also puts emphasis on

Functions; 2.1.1 strengthen anddevelopment

promote standards of practice,nursing education

requirement as mentioned in Act– Part VI of training

requirementsin East African Community

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Introduction cont..

Nurses in TanzaniaTNMC, TANNA andSection – MOHW] withare developing CPDTanzania

Introduction cont..

[Office of the CNO,and Nursing Trainingwith support from ARC

program for Nurses in

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What is CPD?

CPD is any form of purposeful education that takes place after completion of training, which aims at performance through skills and attitudes so that nurses and midwives retain their capacity safely, effectively, competently and legally within their evolving scope of practice

What is CPD?

CPD is any form of purposeful education that takes place after completion of basic

which aims at improving through updating knowledge,

so that nurses and retain their capacity to practice

safely, effectively, competently and legally within their evolving scope of practice

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Why CPD ?

To improve the performance of N & MTo meet society’s dynamic health needsProviding safe, ethical and competent

careTo meet the expectations of the public Provide opportunities to pursue and

achieve professional growth

Why CPD ?

To improve the performance of N & MTo meet society’s dynamic health needsProviding safe, ethical and competent

To meet the expectations of the public Provide opportunities to pursue and achieve professional growth

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Progress on CPDApplied for grand from ARC (USA) and was

successfulEstablished advisory team involving three

representative from each of TANNA, CNO, TNMC and TrainingIdentified consultantDeveloped needs assessment toolDeveloped draft CPD framework for TanzaniaDisseminations done about the CPD program

concept-Nursing forums at Dar, TANNA AGM, TANNA Leaders

forum

Progress on CPDApplied for grand from ARC (USA) and was

Established advisory team involving three representative from each of TANNA, CNO, TNMC

Developed needs assessment toolDeveloped draft CPD framework for TanzaniaDisseminations done about the CPD program

Nursing forums at Dar, TANNA AGM, TANNA Leaders

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Progress on CPD Cont..Information collected from nurses by using

developed tool Data analysed and report produced Develop the CPD implementation guideline Current move is to;

- Dissemination strategy for CPD implementation

- Develop log books for CPD records - Initiation of CPD implementation

Progress on CPD Cont..Information collected from nurses by using

Data analysed and report producedDevelop the CPD implementation guideline

issemination strategy for CPD

Develop log books for CPD records Initiation of CPD implementation

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Results from Needs Assessment of CPD for N & M in Tanzania

Majority of N & M of Tanzania understand the meaning of CPD

Majority of N & M are aware of the importance of CPD in updating and improving their attitude, knowledge and skills

Appreciates the diversity of CPD activities and that it can be provided at any settings including the rural and remote facilities

Results from Needs Assessment of CPD for N & M in Tanzania

Majority of N & M of Tanzania understand the

Majority of N & M are aware of the importance of CPD in updating and improving their attitude,

Appreciates the diversity of CPD activities and that it can be provided at any settings including the rural and

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Needs assessment cont … Generally, respondents were ready to participate.

These findings were given considerable importance when developing this framework.

Needs assessment cont …Generally, respondents were ready to participate. These findings were given considerable importance when developing this framework.

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Tanzania Quad and stakeholders Attended During Needs Assessment tool Development

Tanzania Quad and stakeholders Attended During Needs Assessment tool Development

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Tanzania CPD stakeholders attended during framework development

Tanzania CPD stakeholders attended during framework development

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Tanzania CPD stakeholders attended during framework development

Tanzania CPD stakeholders attended during framework development

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Tanzania CPD stakeholders attended phase one Dissemination Meeting

Tanzania CPD stakeholders attended phase one Dissemination Meeting

Scope of CPDA wide range of activities, both formal and

informal, Each CPD activity must be at least 1 hr of active

learning CPD activities must be relevant to current or

future practiceCPD points will be allocated according to the

levels and areas learning activities One hour of active learning for different

activities may qualify for 1, 2 or 3 points depending on the level of learning activity undertaken.

Scope of CPDA wide range of activities, both formal and

Each CPD activity must be at least 1 hr of active

CPD activities must be relevant to current or

CPD points will be allocated according to the levels and areas learning activities One hour of active learning for different activities may qualify for 1, 2 or 3 points depending on the level of learning activity

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Requirements

Nurse and midwives will be required to obtain 30 points of CPD activity over a three year period for renewal of their practising licence30 points has been taken as minimumIn future CPD requirement will be reviewed

depending on lesson learnt.

Requirements

Nurse and midwives will be required to obtain 30 points of CPD activity over a three year period for renewal of their practising licence30 points has been taken as minimumIn future CPD requirement will be reviewed depending on lesson learnt.

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Levels of CPD learning activities for N & M1 hour = 1

point1 hour = 2 points

In-service education (short term)Attending conferences, seminars , workshops or in-service education

In-service education (short term)Presenting at conferences, seminars, workshops or clinical in-service educationLecturing, teaching or doing assessments if not part of job descriptionPlanning or running a seminar or workshop

Medium term educationAttending a short course distance or online with a minimum of 3 hours of active learning each week

Levels of CPD learning activities for N & M1 hour = 3 points

service education (short term)

seminars, workshops or clinical

Planning or running a seminar or

Attending a short course distance or online with a minimum of 3

Medium term educationAttending a short courses 3-6 months or more duration face to face with a minimum of 15 hours of active learning each week Designing, writing curricula, planning, running or evaluating a short course 3-6 months or more duration face to face, distance or online

Table of CPD activities cont..

Reflective practiceReading professional journals, guidelines, protocols and/or booksKeeping a self-reflection journalParticipating in a professional reading or reflective discussion group or journal clubFilling in self-assessment questionnaires or self-appraisal

Reflective practiceReviewing educational materials, journal articles, guidelines, protocols and/or books followed by a presentation to peers

Research and projectsParticipating in project work if not part of job descriptionUtilising research findings to provide evidence based practice

Research and projectsParticipating in research as a team memberParticipating in research activities such as proposal writing

Table of CPD activities cont..

Reflective practiceReviewing educational materials, journal articles, guidelines, protocols and/or books followed by a presentation to peers

Reflective practiceFacilitating reflective discussions or reading groups or journal club

Research and projectsParticipating in research as a team memberParticipating in research activities such as proposal writing

Research and projectsManaging a project that is additional to and not part of job descriptionConducting research as principal investigator, writing research report, publishing research findings

Table of CPD activities cont ..Meetings and committees

Attending meetings as an active member of professional bodies (association or regulatory) and its committeesParticipating in case studies, clinical audits, clinical meetings , focus groups or peer review

Meetings and committees

Participating in committees quality improvement, occupational health and safetyPresenting case studies, nursing care plans and clinical audit reports

Mentoring and supervising

Working with a mentor or supervisor to improve practice

Mentoring and

Acting as a mentor or preceptorSupervising staff or students if not part of job description

Table of CPD activities cont ..committees

Participating in committees egquality improvement, occupational health and

Presenting case studies, nursing care plans and clinical

Meetings and committees

Participating in developing policies, protocols, standard operating procedures, educational material, manuals or guidelinesFacilitating focus groups or peer reviews

Mentoring and supervising

Acting as a mentor or

Supervising staff or students if not part of job description

Mentoring and supervising

Examining, evaluating, auditing and reporting on clinical practices, educational programs and projects if not part of job description

Table of CPD activities cont..Self-directed education

Participating in community based groups and programs relevant to practice as a volunteerParticipating as a witness in professional disciplinary hearingsSupervised practice for skills development

Self-directed education

Skills development in IT, numeracy, communications, problem solving and working with othersInvestigating disciplinary cases if not part of job description

Table of CPD activities cont..education

Skills development in IT, numeracy, communications, problem solving and working

Investigating disciplinary cases if not part of job

Self-directed education

Writing articles for publication in professional newsletters, journals and/or booksChairing community based groups or committees as a volunteer

Implementation

A communication strategy and implementation plan is being developed and it is anticipated that the national CPD program will be launched in 2015 after extensive consultation with nurses and midwives and other stakeholdersDuring license renewal CPD will be one of the

requirement

Implementation

A communication strategy and implementation plan is being developed and it is anticipated that the national CPD program will be launched in 2015 after extensive consultation with nurses and midwives and

During license renewal CPD will be one of the

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DocumentationNurses or N/M are required to keep evidence that

explains why they chose particular CPD activities and how the activity was relevant to their context of practice; what they learned from the activity; and how it contributed to improving their practice.This will be in the form of a log book provided by

the TNMC.It is the responsibility of the individual Nurses or

N/M to prove that he/she undertook the CPD

DocumentationNurses or N/M are required to keep evidence that explains why they chose particular CPD activities and how the activity was relevant to their context of practice; what they learned from the activity; and how it contributed to improving their practice.This will be in the form of a log book provided by

It is the responsibility of the individual Nurses or N/M to prove that he/she undertook the CPD

EvaluationThe CPD program will be evaluated every three

years The survey will be conducted to determine if

the criteria of CPD has been met.

EvaluationThe CPD program will be evaluated every three

The survey will be conducted to determine if the criteria of CPD has been met.

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