Find information on upcoming online events and webinars relevant to staff across the HSE.
Podcast: HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Episode 52 - Sepsis
- Listen to the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Episode 52 - Sepsis on podbean
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Episode details
Listen to episode 52 of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast as host Fergal Fox speaks with Aisling O’Rourke and the HSE Sepsis Programme's Clinical Lead, Dr. Michael O'Dwyer about sepsis. We hear about the new HSE public information campaign that was recently launched to increase knowledge of the signs and symptoms, increase understanding of the risk of sepsis, and encourage people to seek urgent medical attention if they suspect sepsis.
Please share and to find out more about our podcasts series or the work of HSE Health and Wellbeing email: Healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie
Podcast: Walk and talk improvement episode 12- Could it be sepsis?
Listen to the Walk and talk improvement podcast episode 12 'Could it be sepsis?'
Episode details
What do you need to know about sepsis as a patient, carer or parent? How can you reduce your risk of getting sepsis? Join our guests Maeve Murphy, a busy working mother of three and a sepsis survivor and Denise McCarthy, an Assistant Director of Nursing for Sepsis, HSE to find out more.
Email: Sheema.lughmani@hse.ie
Podcast: Walk and talk improvement episode 13- Reducing and managing sepsis - what do you need to know as a healthcare professional?
Episode details
As a healthcare professional, you’ll likely have heard the public awareness campaign for sepsis. You may be wondering what are the latest resources and tools to help you identify or diagnose the symptoms of sepsis and what you can do to improve patient outcomes. Join our guest Denise McCarthy, Assistant Director of Nursing for Sepsis to hear more.
Email: Sheema.lughmani@hse.ie
Stress Control Programme
Access the stress control programme on YouTube
Date and time
Monday 4 March until Monday 15 April
Programme details
Stress Control Programme is now available online. The online HSE Stress Control programme helps people to learn about and recognise stressors and signs of stress in their own lives, including the effect stress can have on thoughts, behaviour, and the body. It teaches skills to reduce stress and boost wellbeing through various relaxation methods.
For more information visit www.stresscontrol.ie
Legal Medicine, UCD School of Medicine presents a discussion on Assisted Decision Making and Capacity: Law and Medicine
Date and time
Monday 15 April, Networking / light refreshments: 6.00 - 6.30pm
Event: 6.30p.m. - 9.30p.m
Webinar details
Following the introduction of new Assisted Decision Making legislation almost a year ago and relevant to the Health Service, Medicine and law, speakers at this event will include:
- Ms. Áine Flynn, Director of Decision Support Service: “Assisted Decision Making: Where we are now and the Future”
- Professor Shaun O'Keeffe, Consultant Geriatrician: “Assisted Decision Making: Issues from a Medical Perspective”
- Aisling Mulligan BL, The Law Library: “Assisted Decision Making: Practice and Procedure: What Lawyers need to Know”;
- Keynote: Michael Mylonas KC, Serjeants' Inn Chambers: “Assessing Capacity – Stories from the English (and Welsh!) Courts”
Contact details
Webinar: HR and Payroll Self Service for Leave, including Carry Forward Leave
Webinar details
This webinar is open to all staff who apply for leave on HR & Payroll Self Service in HSE East, South, South East, Midlands, Mid West or North West.
Contact details
Webinar: an Introduction to the HSE Patient Flow Academy
Register for the webinar on: an Introduction to the HSE Patient Flow Academy
Date and time
Webinar takes place on Thursday 18 April 2024 at 1pm.
Registration deadline for this event is COB on Tuesday 16 April.
Webinar details
This webinar will be delivered by Dr. Mike O’ Connor, the National Clinical Advisor and Group Lead for Acute Hospitals and an invited panel of experts.
This webinar is open to all operational and front-line clinical staff across acute and community services with an interest in patient flow.
The aim of the HSE Patient Flow Academy is to improve patient flow by supporting staff to identify, define and improve processes, pathways and systems for the safe and timely delivery of care, driven by a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and sharing of what works well for sites.
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Sláintecare webinar: Delivering an enhanced primary care service for children and young people
Register for webinar on delivering an enhanced primary care service for children and young people
Date and time
Thursday 18 April 2024 from 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Webinar details
The “Linn” Children’s Primary Care Team aims to create an overarching framework for the delivery of enhanced primary care services for children and young people in Galway City North and West, Network 5, Community Healthcare West.
A key focus of this team is a move away from discipline specific case management to a multidisciplinary team approach to assessment, treatment and management of children and their families.
A single point of entry has been established to access the Linn Children’s Primary Care team. This is leading to reduced waiting times to access appropriate interventions.
We will hear from the team and families who are benefiting from the service.
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Hybrid: Faculty of Occupational Medicine Spring Conference
Register for Faculty of Occupational Medicine Spring Conference
Date and time
Friday 19 April from 9am, online and in person - Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Webinar details
Bringing together a lineup of expert speakers, this upcoming Faculty of Occupational Medicine Spring Conference will explore hot topics for occupational medicine practitioners.
Join us on 19 April 2024 to connect with colleagues, and learn about some of the latest developments in occupational medicine.
Contact details
Email: helpdesk@rcpi.ie
Telephone: +353 1 8639721
QPS TalkTime Ep. 23: A Spotlight on Sepsis
Register for QPS TalkTime Ep. 23: A Spotlight on Sepsis
Date and time
Tuesday 23 April 2024 from 1pm to 2pm
Webinar details
Register for QPS TalkTime when we will shine a spotlight on Sepsis in Children and young adults. We'll be joined by experts in the field of Emergency medicine and Paediatric medicine who will share the signs and symptoms of Sepsis and what to expect when visiting an ED.
What is the session is about?
- an overview of Paediatric sepsis for clinicians, carers and parents.
- a parents’ guide to the ED - when to go and what to expect?
- how to reduce the risk of sepsis?
- an overview of the resources for clinicians, carers and parents
Speakers:
- Dr Turlough Bolger, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at National Children's Hospital
- Dr Cilian Ó Maoldomhnaigh, Paediatric Infectious Diseases Consultant
- Dr Martina Healy, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine
- Nuala Clarke, Group Sepsis Lead ADON for Children’s Health Ireland (CHI)
Hot Topics for Acute Physicians - Inclusion Health Webinar
Register for the webinar on: Hot Topics for Acute Physicians - Inclusion Health
Date and time
Wednesday 24 April 2024 from 5pm to 6:30pm
Webinar details
The topic of this webinar is "Inclusion Health", with a focus on issues in people experiencing social exclusion and addiction.
The webinar will cover the key concepts in Inclusion Health and common barriers to healthcare access experienced by those in socially excluded groups. We will further focus on people experiencing homelessness and addiction. This group of people has complex health and social care needs, yet they are often perceived as non-engaged in healthcare.
During the webinar, we will learn about managing mental health needs in addiction, including assessing and managing acute drug-related mental health disorders. We will also explore community drug use and the challenges this presents in prescribing commonly used analgesics and medications for practitioners managing those in addiction.
The issues discussed in this webinar will be helpful for all clinicians in acute hospital settings, as well as those based in integrated care or community settings.
Contact details
Telephone: +353 1 8639721
Webinar: Enterprise Risk Management - Overview Train the Trainer Webinar sessions 2024
Date and time
Register for Enterprise Risk Management - Overview Train the Trainer on Tuesday 30 April at 1pm
Register for Enterprise Risk Management - Overview Train the Trainer on Tuesday 28 May at 1pm
Register for Enterprise Risk Management - Overview Train the Trainer on Tuesday 25 June at 1pm
Register for Enterprise Risk Management - Overview Train the Trainer on Tuesday 30 July at 1pm
Webinar details
The objective is to adopt a train the trainer approach so that experienced risk management colleagues can use this resource in their own engagements with their teams and other staff members. These sessions are designed for staff who are in the role of supporting and facilitating risk management across the HSE and who are familiar with the key principles of risk management. Each session will conclude with a dedicated question and answers segment.
Contact details
Email: erm.queries@hse.ie
Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Webinar: What's new on Labourward Management
Date and time
Wednesday 1 May 2024 from 5pm to 7pm
Webinar details
Labourward is key to the delivery of safe maternity care. In this webinar we explore why CS rates may rise and the factors that influence CS rates.
Understanding who and why is delivered by CS allows us to better approach CS birth. Operative vaginal delivery is a common procedure on our labourwards, and the choice of instrument most appropriate for our patients is an important aspect of labourward management. We will explore the short and long-term implications of both forceps and ventouses.
Finally, we will hear from Helen McHale, an experienced midwife on her learnings from listening to women reflect on their delivery experiences. She will share her experience as a birth reflections midwife at the National Maternity Hospital
Contact details
Telephone: +353 1 8639721
In person: 'Let’s Talk About Suicide’ – the HSE’s new, free online suicide prevention training programme
Register for the launch of the 'Let’s Talk About Suicide’ training programme
Date and time
Thursday 9 May, 9:30am to 11:30am
Location
Hyatt Centric The Liberties Hotel, Dean Street, Dublin D08 W3X7
Event details
The launch will showcase the HSE’s new online suicide prevention training programme that helps people to develop their skills to keep others safe from suicide.
The event will be opened by Minister Mary Butler - Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People. Additional speakers include Damien McCallion, HSE, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and John Meehan, Director, National Office for Suicide Prevention.
The launch will showcase the role and impact of suicide prevention training for people with Lived Experience of suicide and for NGO partner agencies working with Irish communities on a daily basis.
Complete the 'Let's Talk About Suicide' training programme
Find information on all trainings provided by the National Office for Suicide Prevention
HSE National Consent Policy 2022 - Considerations for Mental Health Services
Date and time
Thursday 9 May, 3pm to 4:30pm
Event details
This webinar will consist of:
- An overview of the HSE National Consent Policy 2022 as it pertains to Mental Health Services; and
- A panel discussion of consent-related questions and scenarios received from staff in Mental Health Service.
- Please send any questions or case scenarios for discussion to Aisling.Duffy3@hse.ie by close of business Friday 19 April.
The objectives of this webinar is are to:
- Raise awareness of the HSE National Consent Policy 2022 v1.2.
- Identify areas of uncertainty and learning needs of staff in mental health services in relation to the National Consent Policy.
- Provide practical guidance to Mental Health Services and practitioners.
- Stimulate discussion about practical implementation of the Policy in Mental Health Services.
In person: Faculty of Paediatrics Spring Conference
Register for Faculty of Paediatrics Spring Conference
Date and time
Friday 10 May 2024 from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Online and in person - Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Webinar details
Join us for the Faculty of Paediatrics Annual Spring Conference on Friday, 10 May 2024, either in person at No. 6 Kildare Street or online.
This highly anticipated event will bring together leading experts in the field to explore critical topics such as mental health, transition of care for young people, and the transformative impact of child health technology on paediatric healthcare.
You will also receive updates on clinical practices, including insights into tongue tie clinics and the latest developments in coeliac disease management. In addition to hearing from our esteemed speakers, you will have the opportunity to engage directly with them in our interactive Q&A sessions and meet and network with peers.
Contact details
Email: helpdesk@rcpi.ie
Telephone: +353 1 8639721
Steps to Health Challenge
Register for the Steps to Health Challenge before Friday 3 May
Date and time
Monday 13 May to Sunday 16 June
Event details
Steps to Health is a five week walking challenge that supports health care staff across the HSE, Tusla and other health care organisations to get more active and to increase their physical activity levels. The aim is to get you walking and counting your steps daily and connecting with your work colleagues in a fun way whilst improving your health and wellbeing.
Webinar: Safety Representative Networking Sessions
Webinar details
Building on the Safety Representative three-day training programme these sessions will enable engagement with Safety Representatives on the potential hazards in their workplace and provide information on risk reduction measures. The focus of these sessions is on workplace equipment and slips, trips and falls hazards, and the importance of risk assessment. These webinars are for existing HSE Safety Representatives only.
Contact details
Contact the HSE Health and Safety helpdesk on the Health and Safety self-service portal, email NHSFinformationandadvise@hse.ie or phone the Health and Safety Helpdesk on: 1800 420 420 (Monday to Friday 10.30am to 12 noon and 2.00pm to 3.30pm)
Major Trauma Symposium 2024
Register for Major Trauma Symposium 2024
Date and time
Friday 24 May 2024, 8.30am to 5pm
Location
Cork University Hospital (The Main Auditorium)
Event details
Cork University Hospital (CUH) and the National Office for Trauma Services are hosting a Major Trauma Symposium.
The symposium will cover key presentations such as:
- traumatic brain injury and cervical spine injury
- neuroprotective anaesthesia
- interventional radiology in trauma
- traumatic amputation
- bleeding patient
- major haemorrhage protocol
- trauma rehabilitation
- anticoagulation in trauma and trauma nursing care
- challenges and solutions in implementing major trauma services.
Speakers will address clinical conundrums in major trauma care that will be of interest to doctors, nurses and HSCPs in trauma facing specialties.
CPD credits awarded:
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - RCSI CPD 6.0
- RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery - FNM 7.5 CEUs
HSE Spark Summit Innovation Conference 2024
Register for the HSE Spark Summit Innovation Conference 2024
Date and time
Thursday 20 June, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Webinar details
The Spark Summit is a unique health innovation conference catering to healthcare professionals, industry experts, and academics.
This summit is a focal point for exploring the innovations that are reshaping the landscape of healthcare delivery.
Our conference discusses the significant impact of frontline innovation, shedding light on the pivotal roles played by design innovation and technology in the continuous improvement of healthcare practices.
Early Bird Discounted Tickets available to all HSE Staff.
Contact details
Faculty of Public Health Medicine Summer Scientific Meeting 2024
Register for the Day 1 of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine Summer Scientific Meeting 2024
Register for the Day 2 of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine Summer Scientific Meeting 2024
Date and time
Tuesday 21 May and Wednesday 22 May 2024
Event location
Online and in person - Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Webinar details
Join us for the Faculty of Public Health Medicine Annual Summer Scientific Meeting, taking place on 21 and 22 May 2024. This event promises an invaluable opportunity for attendees to stay updated about the latest developments in public health, directly from experts in the field.
The meeting will include a variety of Long and Short Oral Presentations and winners will be announced during the event. There will be Poster Tours on both days where authors will present their work.
Contact details
Telephone: +353 1 8639721
Watch back: Every Move Counts Webinar - National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Ireland
Watch back the Every Move Counts Webinar on YouTube
Webinar details
The HSE and Department of Health have published new National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour guidelines for Ireland. The new guidelines provide evidence based recommendations for everyone on the amount and types of physical activity to gain health benefits, as well as recommendations for reducing sedentary behaviour. To create awareness about the new guidelines, HSE Health & Wellbeing hosted a webinar on Tuesday 12th March 2024. During this webinar you will hear about the new guidelines, key messages for public and professionals, the evidence and process for developing the guidelines and the role the guidelines play in enabling more people to be more active, more often.
Thank you for your support, and if you require any further information please email HSE Health and Wellbeing on Healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie.