Workforce Planning Framework Emergency Department Workforce Planning Framework Liz Roche February 10th 2016

Outline of presentation Introduction Aims and Objectives Project methodology and Scope The Framework Project Governance

Introduction Emergency medicine programme Importance of appropriate nurse staffing levels and link to patient safety Lack of available evidence of required nurse staffing in Emergency departments Requirement to standardise approach to determine staffing Health reform agenda – effective utilisation of staff Compliance with HIQA standards

Aim and Objectives To develop a framework to support and standardise workforce planning across EDs nationally Develop a framework - a guide to support senior ED nurse managers Support standardisation of workforce planning Develop the competence and confidence of senior ED nurse managers  Evidence base workforce decisions

Project Methodology

Toolkit – providing a step by step approach The Framework Literature Review Toolkit – providing a step by step approach Education programme outline Evaluation methodology Effectively communicate and co-ordinate the services to meet the needs of individuals with MS Demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of care needs of individuals with MS. Demonstrate ability to accurately document referrals to the MDT within the hospital and community setting. Demonstrate ability to audit the MS Nurse Service in order to improve service needs. Consultancy Demonstrate ability to provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and role model for nurses and other HCPs. Demonstrate ability to generate and contribute to the development of clinical standards and guidelines Demonstrate ability to use specialist knowledge to support and enhance general nursing practice. Demonstrate ability to identify and provide advice on service needs. Demonstrates ability to consult with MDTs and PwMS, families and carers to promote MS management. Maintain an up-to-date portfolio with evidence of continuing professional development which demonstrates current best practice.

The Toolkit

Education programme (workshop) Facilitate implementation of the framework Units of learning – aligned to 6 sections of toolkit Aims and objectives for each unit is identified Core reading for each unit Workshop component applies the tools for that section Post workshop component - reflection and application in practice

Project Governance Emergency Medicine Programme (CSPD) in Partnership with Office of the Nursing and midwifery Services Director and Acute Hospital Division Project Advisory Group Membership Role of group Engagement and participation

Conclusion The framework is a guide to support senior ED nurse managers undertake workforce planning. The framework promotes a consistent, standardised and evidence based approach The framework is the product of genuine collaborative work and co-design of multiple key stakeholders across our Emergency Care and healthcare services