INTRODUCTION
EACTS 2010 - NURSES MEETING
EACTS is happy to announce it's inaugral nurses' meeting to take place during the annual event which this year is being held in the beautiful city of Geneva in Switzerland. There are reduced rates for nurses and further information about the programme and the event can be found by clicking here.
European Guideline for Resuscitation after Cardiac Surgery
Please click on the link here to download the detail of the above.
SCTS Associate Member Bursary
The SCTS Cardiothoracic Forum welcomes applications from Associate members. The purpose of this bursary scheme is to support established practitioners to access relevant study courses or to help assist with travel to conferences or centres of excellence. Each application will be considered on its own merit.
Applicants must outline the specific purpose of the event they are seeking support for and state how it will further their personnel and professional development. They must also state how it will benefit their employing organisation. (word limit; max 500 words)
Other financial support must be declared and a total cost of the event should be included.
Successful applicants will be expected to write a short summary of the event attended for publication in the SCTS Bulletin.
The closing date is open ended.
Download the application form here.
The Impact of the European Working Time Directive on the Delivery of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Please click here to download a letter sent to the Chief Executives of Cardiothoracic Units regarding the above.
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 Universities Hospital, Birmingham as a Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner.
I joined the NHS in 1982 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, Specialist and Advanced practice awards at the University of Birmingham and am an Independent prescriber. I am an ALS & CALS 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 endeavour 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 2008- Mar 2009
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 Associate 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 and allied health professional.
Promote sharing of developments, innovation, and new ways of working
Achievements to February 2009
Developed a strategy for continuity of the Nurse Representative term.
Increased the nursing data base with contacts in all centres & national network of representative. Recent update of a lead name for critical care, ward areas and theatres in all Cardiothoracic units throughout the UK & Ireland.
Established links with Thoracic nurses and incorporated a SCTS data base
A review all aspects of nurse membership of SCTS in line with other associations has result in an Associate membership of the SCTS at £22 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.
This has led to a significant increased in the number of Associate membership applications in the last twelve months.
Continued development of the Cardiothoracic Forum to collaborate with the SCTS annual meeting, highlighting current issues within the specialism and reflect the broad changes within the NHS. A two-day conference that continues to move from strength to strength.
The nurses’ page of SCTS web site has been developed & expanded. It will continue to evolve under the auspices of the new look SCTS web site when it is launched this spring.
Establish a strategy for the nurse Representative term and hand over period with completion of the by laws which are available in the SCTS web site.
Collaboration with surgeons and other health professionals on all aspects of the speciality and within the NHS. I have contributed to the European Working Time Directive Consensus Conference June 08. The Consensus document was published at the end of 2008.
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.
The National bench marking survey to review regional/local plans to accommodate the impact of Modernising Medical Careers and the European Working Time Directive has been completed and a summary document is to be sent to the four Health Authorities and to chief executives throughout the UK & Ireland. (Feb 08)
Working with Regional representatives, thus improvement in two-way communication.
Collaboration with the Cardiothoracic Midlands Cardiothoracic Forum.
Developed links with the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Association proposed development of the delivery of care.
Developed links with the Paediatric Cardiac Nurses Association and The British Association for Nursing in Cardiac Care by creating a web link, central email communication to members on related issues as there is a reciprocal arrangement with members of both organisations and exploring opportunities through their bi annual conferences.
Member of the advisory group for the BHF/BANCC acute care educational module, University of Salford.
Attended the Hunterian Banquet as quest of Maura Buchanan, President of the RCN
Proposed/work in progress
Ongoing updating process of the data base.
Development of a Regional Cardiothoracic Forums.
To carry out an Online survey of current service provision delivery by Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioners in conjunction with CTSNet.
Development of the SCTS web site nurses page. Aim to create an online discussion forum.
Member of the SCTS Education sub committee; this year’s intention is to create
1. Associate Member Bursary fund to support established practitioners to access relevant study courses or to help assist with travel to conferences or centres of excellence. The maximum amount available will be £100 per applicant and there will be five bursaries available per annum.
2. A specialist one day Cardiac Course, the format will be lectures, workshops and wet labs. To gain accreditation for this course by the RCN.
3. Support the one day Thoracic Course established at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. To gain accreditation for this course by the RCN.
Tara Bartley
Nursing Representative
2010 Presentations
Opening Comments - M Buchanan
Clinical Decision Making by Cardiac Intensive Care Nurses in the First 2 Hours Following Cardiac Surgery - L NolanDevelopment of the ECMO Specialist Nurse - J Fowles
Effect Of European Working Time Directive On Training And Outcome Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - M Bashir
Pre-flight check list for cardiac surgery. 100,000 Lives Campaign. Has it improved our safety record? - C Efthymiou
Risk Factors for Postoperative Pulmonary Complications following Thoracic Surgery - H Cieslik
The Introduction of Outpatient Management for Ventricular Assist Device Recipients. A Single Centre Experience - N Wrightson
Role & Value of a Dedicated Thoracic High Dependency Unit - J Cahill
Physiotherapy may reduce hospitalisation for CABG patients - B Paradza
The Productive Ward– Releasing time to Care -
Specialist nurse consenting in thoracic surgery: is it satisfactory? - K Hewitt
Variation in Current Physiotherapy Practice Of Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery In The UK - S Dromand
What are critical care nurses’ perceptions of the long-term mechanically ventilated patient in the ICU setting? - L Mace
Prolonged intensive care stay and subsequent psychological distress – a study in cardiac patients - M Screaton
Central Venous Catheter Care Bundles - S Kivi
Exploring the Impact of Lung Resection for Carcinoma on Health Related Quality of Life - S Deacon
Documentation and Record Keeping - M Tune
Diversity in the Surgical Care Practitioner Role – Reflection on the experiences of year 1 - A Halewood
Role Of Intra-gastric Balloon In Cardiac Surgery: 'An Adjunct To Pre-operative Optimization For Morbid Obesity' - A Sharkey
Clinical audit of early aspirin administration following coronary artery bypass surgery - P Gukop
Annual Meeting Presentations
Please download presentations from previous Fora for Cardiothoracic Surgical Practice below:
2009 Presentations
The LVAD Experience - A Multidisciplinary Experience - L Kitteridge
Cancer Staging, The BTS Guidelines and The Impact On Surgical Decision Making - E Lim
Postoperative Pulmonary Complications Following Thoracic Surgery: Comparison Of Three Scoring Systems - P Agostini
When Should Salvage Intensive Care be Considered after Elective Thoracotomy? - P Mishra
Reduction in Intensive Care Admissions following Thoracic Surgery after The Introduction of Non Invasive Ventilation in a Regional Unit - H Cieslik
Usefulness of Chest Radiography Post Drain Removal In Cardiac Patients - M Eddama
The 18 Weeks Whole Pathway: National Priority Project - WGray
How the Aging Population Affects Indirect Costs & Resource Utilisation in Cardiac Surgery: A Single Centre Experience - D L NGaage
Clinical Audit on the Use of Temporary Epicardial Pacing Wires in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery - M Tavakkoli-Hosseini
Enhanced follow-up of Heart Valve Surgery Patients in a Specialist Nurse Led Clinic - J Cadet
MNC and the impact on postgraduate career pathways- Dr David Foster
The Strategic Impact of Changing the Workforce - C Pond/A Rundle
A Workforce for the Future; Exploring New Ways of Working - C Badger
The challenges of using rapid redesign methodology to improve cardiac surgical care - M Scott
The National Patient Safety Project & Impact on Practice - Dr Ann Keogh
Endoscopic Vein Harvesting - Training Surcial Care Practitoner: A UK Experience - K Gofton
Reflections on the Surgical Care Practitioner Programme at the University of Teeside - N Barran
Hybrid Theatres: Nicety Or Necessity? - A Marshall
A Snapshot Of A New Cardiothoracic Centre: The Challenges - S Hodson
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 Gray
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 2007
July 2008
December 2008
July 2009
December 2009
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.