INTRODUCTION
The EfCCNA Aniarti Conference, Florence
The EfCCNa- Aniarti conference to be held in Florence, is moving ahead, and we are starting to get some abstracts coming through. However, we are aware that there are many exciting and innovative projects being completed by nurses and others that need to be disseminated. This conference provides an ideal forum for European critical care nurses to learn and be stimulated by developments in the field. Please pass this email to interested parties.
Please visit our website for more information: www.efccna2008.aniarti.it
TARA BARTLEY
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I was appointed as the nursing representative in May 2006 following the resignation of Jacqueline Nicol as she moved to pastures new. The SCTS would like to thank her for all her hard work in the preceding three years.
I currently work at Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry as a Cardiothoracic Practitioner.
I joined the NHS 24years ago and completed my RGN training at The London Hospital. After qualifying I worked in medicine, surgery and accident and emergency before specialising in Critical Care in 1989. I have worked in general and cardiothoracic critical care, heart/ lung transplantation and liver transplantation. During this time I have been fortunate to work at Addenbrookes Hospital and Papworth Hospital in Cambridgeshire, Warwick District General, The John Radcliffe Oxford, and the Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry. I have also spent three years setting up and running a nurse lead clinic in the community, prior to taking up my current position. Along the way I have completed a BAHons in Health & Social policy at the University of Warwick, an MSc in Health Science and, Specialist and Advanced practice awards at the University of Birmingham. I am an ALS instructor and my specialist interest, the subject of my thesis, is in collaborative working to improve patient care.
It is my intention to increase nursing profile and Associate membership of the SCTS. I would like to continue the good work achieved so far in developing the forum at the annual SCTS meeting. The Surgeons have changed the name from Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons to the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery. This demonstrates a forward thinking approach to promote collaborative ways of working for the patient pathway and erode traditional workforce divisions.
By sitting as the Nursing Representative on the Cardiothoracic Surgical Executive I will be able to play an active role to help steer workforce changes and influence matters in the cardiothoracic domain. I will also endeavor to promote sharing of developments and innovation between nurses working throughout the UK & Ireland.
I would like to develop the nurses’ page on the web site so it is informative, educational and a resource to network. This should also improve communication between centres, and specifically nurses & surgical assistants.
I am delighted to have been offered the position as nurse representative, if you have any comments, enquiries or issues you would like to discuss or that I may take to the SCTS on your behalf then please contact me on my email. Tara.bartley@ntlworld.com
Tara Bartley
Nursing Representative
Nursing Annual Report May 2007- May 2008
Aims Of Nursing Representative
Aim to increase nursing profile within the Cardiothoracic surgical speciality, the cardiac arena and general nursing and allied health professional at local land national level.
Aim to increase nurse membership of the SCTS.
Develop the forum at the annual meeting.
Further develop and maintain the nurses’ page on the web site.
Promote collaborative way forward for the patient pathway and erode divisions of the delivery of care.
To take an active role to help steer workforce changes.
Improve communication between centres, specifically nurses & surgical care practitioners.
Promote sharing of developments, innovation, and new ways of working
Investigate nurses as expert witnesses with a view to compiling a list to be held by SCTS.
Achievements, May 2006 ~ February 2008
Increased the nursing data base with contacts in all centres & national network of representative. Recent update of a lead name for critical care and ward areas in all Cardiothoracic units throughout the UK & Ireland. (Dec 07).
A review all aspects of nurse membership of SCTS. A review of other associations & costing has being completed to enable the cost of associate membership and the setting up of a member’s only area within the SCTS website. A review all aspects of nurse membership of SCTS has result in an Associate membership of the SCTS at £20 if paid by direct debit with an initial set up fee £25.00 (£40 by other forms of payment). This move demonstrates the SCTS desire to open up membership and embrace additional members from a multidisciplinary background. It is an opportunity for nurses and allied professions to have a greater input into the Society and encourages individuals to take advantage of this move to collaborate with the surgeons.
Development of the Forum meeting in format (shared sessions) and submission of papers which is now in line with the surgeons meeting. A two day conference that has moved from strength to strength.
The nurses’ page of SCTS web site has been developed & expanded and was open to all for review. Feed back is positive and it will continue to evolve.
An open login remains in place to enable all to access the information.
Increases collaboration with surgeons on all aspects of the speciality.
Completed By Laws for the Election of the Nursing Representative to the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Great Britain And Ireland with Simon Kendall. These are now on the SCTS web site.
The SCTS Bulletin now has a nursing article as a regular feature.
Completed a revision of ‘New Ways of Working ‘document with the Heart Improvement Programme and Steve Livesey. Paper is available on the SCTS web site.
National bench marking survey to review regional/local plans to accommodated the impact of Modernising Medical Careers and the European Working Time Directive. Initial results have been analysed, and a summary document is to be sent to the four Health Authorities and to chief executives throughout the UK & Ireland. (Feb 08)
Regional representatives, thus improvement in two way communication.
Collaboration with the Cardiothoracic Midlands Cardiothoracic Forum.
Initial work to develop a Southern Cardiothoracic forum.
Development of links with the National Nurse Practitioner Programme while it was in existence and to carry forward the proposed development of the delivery of care.
Development of links with the Paediatric Cardiac Nurses Association by creating a web link, an article in their bulletin and exploring opportunities through their bi annual conferences.
Proposed/work in progress
Ongoing development of data base to include contact for theatres in each centre and continual updating process.
Development of a Southern Cardiothoracic Forum.
Development of other regional cardiothoracic forums around the UK & Ireland. Current negotiations with London representative work in progress to develop a London forum.
Workforce Survey data collection from outstanding units then publication of the study.
Development of links with the British Association for Nursing in Cardiovascular Care. We now have information on their web site about the SCTS and the forum programme. This link has strengthened and there is a reciprocal arrangement to communicate to members of both organisations. Possible joint study day is under negotiation either as a stand alone or an amalgamation with each organisations annual meeting.
Work in progress as member of the working group of the SCTS Guidelines and standards working group, with Graham Venn, Ben Bridgewater, Jim McGuigan, Sam Nashef, and Joel Dunning
Ongoing consultation re framework for the patient pathway. David O’Regan, Ben Bridgewater and Farah Bhatti.
Member of the advisory group for the BHF/BANCC acute care educational module, University of Salford.
Future plans to be on the faculty of the Clinical Leadership Course, run by Ben Bridgewater to observe and feed back from nursing perspective.
Investigating nurses as expert witnesses.
Tara Bartley
Nursing Representative
Annual Meeting Presentations
Please download presentations from previous Fora for Cardiothoracic Surgical Practice below:
2008 Presentations
Cardiac Advanced Life Support: The Guidelines - J Dunning
Cardiothoracic Service Provision Post Modernising Medical Careers - J Tambiah
F.O.R.W.A.R.D with Weaning - D Quayle; P Hinchley
7 Day Physiotherapy Service in Cardiothoracic Surgery - B Paradza
Conducting Research - How to Get Started, Carry it Out & Get Published - J Sanders
Autologous Platelet Gel: Does it have a place in Post-operative Cardiothoracic Surgical Wounds? - S Bateman
Impact of Nurse-led Chest Drain Clinic in the Efficacy of a Regional Thoracic Unit - P Law
The Management of Atrial Fibrillation after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery - K Prime
Nice Guidelines for 18/52 wait and the Patient Pathway & Discussion - G Mathews
Protocol Discharge - J Mills
Travelling the Assistant Practitioner Pathway - C Roberts
National Survey Workforce Planning Results - T Bartley
Consent, the National Review and Impact Upon Practice - W Grey
The Impact of Oesophagectomy on health related quality of Life - S Deacon
How to Establish a Catheter based Aortic Valve Replacement programme - M Baghai; O Wendler
2007 Presentations Donor Care Physiologist - G Aldous
Bad, Mad or Delirious - D Quayle
Cardiac Assessment at the cutting edge - J Smith; M Coombs
Nursing Membership to the SCTS - Graham Cooper
The Development of a Cardiothoracic and Oesophageal Teaching and Assessment Programme for Nurses, Surgical Assistants, Physiotherapists and Allied Health Professionals - M Poullis
Weaning - Keep it simple - D Quayle
EACTS Guidelines Antiplatelet Coagulation - J Dunning
CALS Course Lecture - J Dunning
Talc Pleurodesis:Doctor versus Nurse - H Munday
2006 Presentations
Developing a nurse-led ventilatory weaning protocol - G Aldous
Bridging the gap – introduction of the cardiac support practitioner role - B Gray; C Roberts
A day in the life of the CICU Practitioner -M Doyle
Team approach to advancing practice – nurse practitioners not necessary -L Hollis
The role of the consultant nurse in cardiothoracic surgery -P Corrigan
Advanced Practice and Clinical Assessment - L McKee
Bulletin Articles
Please download current and previous bulletin articles written by Tara Bartley which provide an update to developments within the Society and cardiothoracic nursing.
July 2006
December 2006
July 2007
December 2008
CALL FOR SHARING OF INFORMATION
As the nurse rep for the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery and, having been appointed earlier this year I am keen to raise the profile of nursing. I am currently establishing contacts in the Cardiothoracic units throughout the UK & Ireland so I can develop a network to disseminate information from the SCTS and act as a resource between centers. I am trying to identify initiatives, innovation, projects, role development etc. that are being established through out the country. It would be good to have this knowledge so we can share data, information and achievements. It will also be useful when the SCTS are asked about the direction that non medical roles are developing within the specialty. If you have any current projects I would be interested to know.
If you are a happy to liaise with me then I look forward to hearing from you and I will put your email on the SCTS data base if it is not already on.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Tara Bartley
The E library
The nurses’ web page welcomes the addition of the e library ‘Specialist Library for Surgery, Theatres and Anaesthesia’ which is now live..
http://www.library.nhs.uk/theatres
This site is pertinent to those working in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Its’ title suggests that it is relevant to those involved in the perioperative care of patients but on closer examination it promotes a collaborative approach between all practitioners. Indeed one can access articles arrhythmia management, transplantation, lung function, studies examining the role of aspirin, and off pump surgery.
The topics that can be accessed reflect current clinical issues and those that are at the foremost of directing our practice when evaluating the patient pathway and the delivery of quality care.
There is a clear link to shared knowledge and the up to date technology means that the user will find it quick and easy. Moreover, it is constantly up dated so readers can be confident that they are exploring current data and topics.
Finally the link pages allow the reader to move onto other areas of interest that may be useful to their practice and knowledge level.