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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