Multi-agency mental health simulation training Mary Jane Tacchi Mark Tunney Terry Nelson

Before we start…. Who works in the crisis pathway? Experts by experience? What professions?

What are the issues in the pathway? How could training help? In your area of expertise what do others need to know about your role that would improve the pathway?

What is Respond? Unique simulation training for professionals in mental health crisis care Key step towards making Crisis Care Concordat vision a reality Safe learning environment

What is Respond? Handling real-life situations with professionals from other key agencies Expert advice from each key discipline – including experts by experience Equips staff to respond quickly and appropriately together

Experts by experience Role in development Role in delivery Outcomes for participants

The crisis care challenge Concordat – shared commitment to improve system Need to support each other better More clarity on roles and responsibilities to provide joined-up response Communication difficulties Partnership working, not working in isolation Not practical for each agency to train its staff separately

Learn together, respond together Models the collaborative behaviour essential to an effective crisis response Brings real and stressful situations to life e.g. male in crisis on a river bridge scenario Rounded experience - brings together ALL relevant agencies Strengthens partnership working Key role of experts by experience

Benefits of Respond Streamlined, more efficient crisis care Better patient experience - right care, right place, right time Better understanding and confidence in each other’s roles Improved knowledge of mental health and legislation Can be delivered in simulation suites or classroom

Making it happen Two successful pilots – classroom and Hydra suite Positive feedback from sessions Developing further scenarios Rolling out across North East by March ‘17 Training the trainers and national roll out Identifying longer term funding

Evaluation Skills Knowledge Attitudes Pre and post training questionnaires produced and piloted by the AHSN to demonstrate change in: Skills Knowledge Attitudes

Led by Northern England Strategic Clinical Network Supported by organisations including: Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust North East Urgent and Emergency Care Network Fulfilling Lives - Experts by Experience Group Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust Northumbria Police North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Newcastle City Council

Thank you Further information available from Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust: Claire Andre, Clinical Police Liaison Lead : claire.andre@ntw.nhs.uk or 0191 245 6662 Dr Mary-Jane Tacchi, Consultant Psychiatrist: Mary-Jane.Tacchi@ntw.nhs.uk © 2016 Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. All rights reserved.