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l Coordinate and facilitate a workshop addressing challenges with orthopaedic instrument trays, encouraging participation from team members.
l Arrange for a demonstration by a company on the disassembly and reassembly of instruments, highlighting the consequences of improper handling.
l Request to participate in quality meetings, learning to take notes and disseminate them effectively.
Problem solving l Gain insights into service users by observing procedures, assisting in identifying expired equipment, and familiarising theatre staff with the decontamination process through tours and explanations.
Celebrating achievements l Develop a departmental newsletter for the hospital community, providing insights into decontamination processes and sharing statistics on instrument processing.
l Establish an achievement wall showcasing staff CPD efforts and other accomplishments beyond work duties.
Embracing elements like CPD demands adaptability, a crucial attribute within the realm of decontamination. Given the rapid fluctuations in workloads and priorities, staff must possess this skill to effectively navigate such changes and facilitate future adaptations within the department. Through the application of newly acquired knowledge and skills, as well as providing support to colleagues, individuals can deepen their understanding of processes, enhancing overall performance and promoting ongoing CPD. While the desire to excel at work is inherent in most individuals, heightened job satisfaction fosters contentment, fulfilment, and positivity. While CPD will have a positive impact for the staff, it will simultaneously benefit the management team and enhance the overall performance of the department, for example: 1. Improved employee performance translates into a higher quality service provided to the hospital.
2. Enhanced work engagement fosters staff interest in new projects and encourages active participation.
3. Boosts morale, crucial for maintaining mental health and reducing sickness levels.
4. Promotes better staff retention by offering a balanced workload and demonstrating investment in their growth, reducing the likelihood of seeking other employment.
5. Ensures competency documentation, vital for
iLearn Subscribers (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton – Sterile Services Department)
audits; continuous training reinforces staff competence.
6. Cultivates adaptability to change, equipping staff with the necessary resilience for shifting department priorities, which can be challenging for morale.
7. Attracts talent by showcasing a commitment to staff development in job adverts, addressing the challenge of recruitment in the decontamination field.
8. Facilitates appraisals, easing the process for staff and managers by providing ample topics for discussion and ideas for future development.
9. Supports leadership development by identifying and nurturing underlying talents in staff, potentially uncovering future leaders.
10. Ultimately, enhances patient safety, the paramount objective driving all efforts within the industry.
Changes to the industry standards Even with the recent release of the new Technical Bulletin which provides a structured training framework for decontamination, a recurring concern in departments is the insufficient funding allocated for
training.Given the critical importance of staff training within the industry, it’s disheartening to note that many department budgets have been slashed in this area or require exhaustive application processes even for minimal funding support. By elevating the industry’s status, we can initiate discussions aimed at reinstating training budgets for departments to effectively manage.
Online accredited CPD Training iLearn offers accredited CPD online courses tailored for technicians, focusing on fundamental content relevant to their level. These courses complement in-house training by
clarifying the core principles of decontamination, standardising the background knowledge among all staff to bolster their respective roles. iLearn, operational for nearly three years, boasts a library of over 100 courses. The courses are developed by industry experts with over 40 years of experience in decontamination. Additionally, content is contributed by
specialist companies such as Bolton Surgical, renowned manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of various innovative products. They generously share their extensive knowledge pertaining to surgical instruments. With its widespread adoption, spanning over 120 departments in both the NHS and private healthcare sectors, iLearn facilitates annual refresher training for personnel across all levels involved in the decontamination of medical devices and endoscopes. Visit the website for more details. https://hospital-ilearn.
agiliosoftware.com/
National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day You can further support the crucial efforts of our departments by participating in the National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day, scheduled for Wednesday 19th June 2024. Explore more about this event at: https://healthcareefmday. org/
https://hospital-ilearn.agiliosoftware.com/
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