NMPDU projects and initiatives
Choose your local NMPDU to see projects and initiatives in these areas:
- Cork, Kerry (NMPDU South-West)
- Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford, South Tipperary (NMPDU South-East)
- Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan (NMPDU North-West)
- Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Limerick, Clare, North Tipperary (NMPDU West/Midwest)
- Dublin South City, South County Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow (NMPDU Dublin South)
- Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath (NMPDU Midlands)
- Dublin North West, Dublin North City, Dublin North (NMPDU Dublin North)
- Louth, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan (NMPDU North-East)
NMPDU South-West
Peer Group Clinical Supervision Project
The NMPDU in conjunction with nursing and midwifery services continues to support the implementation and sustainability of Peer Group Clinical Supervision for nurses and midwives in Cork and Kerry.
The Peer Group Clinical Supervision Project commenced with a Pilot Project (September 2018 to August 2019). The pilot oversaw the development, implementation and evaluation of Peer Group Clinical Supervision across participating sites. Phase 2 (2020-2021) of the Peer Group Clinical Supervision Project is currently ongoing.
Related topics
- Peer Group Clinical Supervision Framework for Nurses and Midwives working in HSE South Cork/Kerry (2018)
- Report on the Evaluation of the implementation of Peer Group Clinical Supervision for Nurses in the HSE South (Cork and Kerry) (2020)
- Peer Group Clinical Supervision: Qualitative perspective from nurse supervisees, managers and supervisors (2020)
- Nurses and midwives’ experiences with peer- group clinical supervision intervention: A pilot study
For more information contact:
Sinéad Connaire - NMPD Officer
Phone: 021 492 1206
Evidence-Based Practice Initiative Collaborative Group
The Evidence-Based Practice Initiative Collaborative (EBPIC) group aims to:
- strengthen collaborative evidence-based practice initiatives in nursing and midwifery
- build on the partnerships between the NMPDU, HSE Library, health service providers and higher education institutions in Cork and Kerry.
For more information contact:
Dr Aoife Lane - NMPD Officer
Phone: 021 492 261
NMPDU South-East
Funded Research Masters Initiative
The (Clinical and Academic Research Evidence) CARE Collaboration is a research masters initiative funded by the NMPDU South East. NMPDU Kilkenny and Waterford Institute of Technology lead the initiative. Successful nurse and midwife applicants are awarded a 2-year research stipend to undertake service identified nursing or midwifery research.
Related topic
Coaching
The HSE South East Coaching Group is established for counties Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. The group is coordinated by the NMPDU South East.
Contact Eva.Phelan@hse.ie for more information and a list of coach biographies.
NMPDU North-West
Donegal Person Centred Culture Practice Development Project
NMPDU North West in collaboration with Services for Older Persons in Donegal is engaged on a project called the Donegal Person Centred Culture Practice Development Project. The project focuses on:
- exploring how nurses and the healthcare team who are caring for people with dementia can be enabled to enhance current practice
- the wellbeing of nurses and the healthcare team who are caring for people with dementia and residents
The focus of the project is the development of a more person-centred and evidence-informed culture of care.
For more information contact:
Liz Breslin
Phone: 071 982 2106 / 087 943 5500
Health passport for people with an intellectual disability in contact with an acute hospital
NMPDU provided support for this initiative under the service improvement and innovation fund. The purpose of this project was to develop and put in place a pilot Health Passport. The Health Passport is a communication tool to help people with intellectual disabilities communicate aspects of their health and social care needs.
For further information on this initiative, see the Service Improvement and Innovation page
NMPDU West Mid West
Peer Group Clinical Supervision Project
The NMPDU West Mid West is currently implementing Peer Group Clinical Supervision across the region. This initiative is supported by Directors of Nursing and Midwifery and National University of Ireland, Galway. A Peer Group Clinical Supervision Document has been developed to support the implementation of Peer Group Clinical Supervision. Developing and implementing this guidance document is central to promoting the personal and professional development of nurses and midwives and improving the quality of patient outcomes.
Related topic
HSE Clinical Supervision Report (PDF, size 707 KB, 54 pages)
HSE Guidance Document on Peer Group Clinical Supervision (PDF, size 845 KB, 36 pages)
Guidance Document on Peer Group Clinical Supervision ( PDF, size 744 KB, 36 pages)
Peer Group Clinical Supervision – 'What is it and what it is not' ( Vimeo Video, 34.10 minutes)
NMPDU Dublin South
NMPDU Dublin North
NMPDU North-East
The North East Nursing and Midwifery Research Group
The North East Nursing and Midwifery Research Group (NMRG) was established by the NMPDU North East in 2014. The NMRG supports:
- the development of research capacity
- implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives throughout the North East
NMRG provides the following:
- targeted help for nurses and midwives which includes masterclasses and workshops in research related topics
- one to one support
- initiatives to encourage research and evidence-based quality improvement projects.
Membership of this group comprises many stakeholders including nursing and midwifery management, practice management, practice development, advanced practice, higher education institutions and library expertise.
For further information contact:
Vanessa Clarke - NMPDU Officer
Phone: 041 685 0687 / 087 632 0034