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https://lnkd.in/eqH5Rdfy Thank you Senator Seán Kyne Houses of the Oireachtas welcome renewed commitment of Bernard Gloster Oireachtas Health Committee Wednesday 20th March 2024 Senator Seán Kyne: There is a commitment in the national service plan to provide primary care services to nursing home residents. It states that the HSE will continue to implement a new model of care specifically aimed at nursing home residents to ensure equity of access for the entire population. The HSE would provide aids and appliances to residents in nursing homes as per their assessed need for equipment to support the delivery of safe care. Could Mr. Gloster indicate what has been undertaken to fulfil this commitment? Could he assure the committee and Nursing Homes Ireland that this policy is in place or will be in place throughout the country? Mr. Bernard Gloster: Yes. This is a measure that I spoke to shortly after I took up the post. I believe there is a fundamental inequity for people who are in care in that just because they live in a nursing home they do not necessarily have access to the same range of services as if they were living at home. The intention is that it will become routine for primary care services that are available to people living in their own house to be equally available to people living in a nursing home, be it public or private. Senator Seán Kyne: Mr. Gloster said it is being done by 13 of the 30 teams. What is the plan for the others? Mr Bernard Gloster: I want to go beyond those 30 older people’s teams, and have general primary care staff going in and out of nursing homes. That is my target for this year, purely based on the principle of equity of access. We know that if we target our community resources to where the most frail are being cared for, we will not just substantially reduce pressure on hospitals, but we will give people a more appropriate type of service that they need and should be able to get from us. The fact that one lives in a private nursing home should not prevent a person from accessing public healthcare. Senator Seán Kyne: I thank Mr. Gloster.

Thousands of trainee doctors in South Korea have launched a walkout against the government's plan to increase the medical school enrollment quota, resulting in disruptions across major hospitals. Nonessential procedures are being canceled or postponed, and emergency rooms are operating in emergency mode. The government and the Korean Medical Association are in disagreement about the plan, with the government arguing that more doctors are needed to address the challenges posed by an aging society and the association stating that there are already sufficient physicians. Despite warnings from authorities, the KMA plans to hold large-scale rallies, and the government has raised its health alert to "severe." #AsiaRisk #StrikesandWorkStoppages #SouthKorea Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/gt3zjKja

New JAMDA Journal article by Annie Rhodes and colleagues compares Special Focus Facilities (SFFs) and Special Focus Facility Candidates (SFFcs) to evaluate the effectiveness of the SFF program. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5PmQwEr

An interesting article from the new JAMDA.

Abir Kurdi Alame, President of Order of Nurses Lebanon, shares her fears and hopes for #Lebanon’s future with ICN CEO Howard Catton: "#Peace is essential for everyone, for all countries, for all nations." Read more and watch the full interview here: bit.ly/4dB2nC5 #NursesforPeace

the importance of improving the emotional intelligence, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment of FLNMs in Qatar highlighted in this article.

The deadline to apply for ENA's Global Exchange to Spain is quickly approaching! Apply by June 30 for the rare chance to connect with and learn from your nursing peers in another country: https://bit.ly/3UhklTH Here's a testimonial from ENA Past President Mike Hastings on his Global Exchange experience. #GlobalENA #ENAAroundTheWorld #ENAinSpain #GlobalExchange #EmergencyNurse #EDNurse #EmergencyNurse #EmergencyDepartment #EDDirectors #NurseEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #ContinuousImprovement #ProfessionalGrowth #Networking #NursingNetworking #ENTravel #ENMakingImpact

Well done to the relevant Ministries that were involved.

Would I ever forget my first OSCE procedure? 😂 I don't think so; anytime I remember that day, I can’t help but smile 😁. I was part of the first set to enter, perks of having a name that starts with "A" 😂 – Adekoya. The first station I was assigned to was the bed-making station. I was confident about the procedure infact my composure was 100%! That was, until it was time to wash my hands, and I started looking around for the basin 😭. Omo 😂😂, I finally found it, but I was so disarranged that I forgot what to do next, I finally grabbed the bottom sheet, and before I knew it, the timekeeper rang the bell. 😂 It’s all good; I didn’t like how it went, but I was determined to do better at the next station. It was a question station – I don’t quite remember the details, but I think I answered it well. One piece of advice I’d give if you’re preparing for OSCE: be ready for anything! 😂 So you won’t end up like me. In case you’re wondering, "OSCE" stands for Objective Structured Clinical Examination – a practical exam used in medical schools, nursing programs, and other healthcare education settings to evaluate the clinical skills of students and healthcare professionals or candidates seeking licensing or certification. If you don't mind feel free to share your first OSCE experience in the comments! P.S: This picture was taken during my 200L clinical posting. #osceexams #nursingjourney #clinicalskills #nursingprocedures #nursingstory #nursesonlinkedin

It's CNA Week! Make sure to celebrate and recognize the incredible CNAs you know. If you need a few ideas for celebrating, check out this Express blog article!