Nursing Unit Management Conference

Advancing quality in nursing

Quality healthcare is the fundamental basis for nursing and is enshrined in the heart of the profession. The provision and receipt of such a service in the country is not only a privilege but is enshrined in the country’s constitution. Quality service is ‘not an act but a habit’. Health Advance Institute is proud to host the 11th Annual Nursing Unit Management conference under this theme, which will examine critical concepts, strategies and techniques related to the provision of quality nursing care and services.

Speakers

Prof Neltjie Christina van Wyk:
She is a nationally and internationally recognised Professor who is currently an Associate Professor in the Department Nursing Science. She holds the following qualifications: BSocSc Bachelor of Social Science, BSocSc (Hons) Nursing Science, MSocSc Community Nursing Science, Post-basic diploma Oncology Nursing Science and a PhD in Nursing Science. She has vast experience in the clinical, education fields in nursing as well as in nursing research not to mention the numerous publications and presentations in the life of her career to date.

Dr Mmapheko Doriccah Peu:
Dr Mmapheko Doriccah Peu is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Nursing Science for the University of Pretoria. She holds a PhD in Community Nursing and is heavily involved in the supervision of PhD and master’s students especially on their thesis. She has in many ways full participation of local and international communities as well as in several committees inside and outside her job.

Sr. Astrid Engelbrecht:
Sister Astrid Engelbrecht is currently a Surgical Ward Unit Manager, a Clinical Governance – Risk, Quality and Incident Manager as well as HAQS – Accreditation Coordinator at Netcare Pretoria East Hospital. She is extensively experienced in Unit Management, Risk Management, Incident Management, Quality Improvement, and Clinical Facilitation among many others. She has scooped many awards and had several presentations, from her school days and more on her working days owing to her diligence and passion about health care.

Sr. Johanna E. Martins:
Johanna E. Martins is currently a Nurse Educator who is vastly experienced in Operating Theater nursing science, anesthetic and recovery nursing as well nursing education. She has to date articles and numerous presentations both locally and internationally.

Sr. Joyce Selesho:
Sr. Selesho is a Clinical Tutor at Louis Pasteur Private Hospital. She holds the following qualifications: Bcur. Nursing Administration, Community Health Nursing, Occupational Health Nursing and diplomas in Nursing Education, General Nursing, Midwifery & Operating Theatre Nursing Science. She has extensive experience in staff development and training and is an Inspirational Motivational Speaker who has presented at a number of Conferences.

Mr. Modise J. Ramantsi:
Mr. Modise J. Ramantsi holds a Diploma in Nursing Management and Diploma in operating room science among other qualifications. He is well experienced in Patient Care Delivery, Emergency Care, People Management, Growth and Development of Staff, Quality Control as well as Health and safety management.

Sr. Moselene A. R. du-Plessis:
Moselene A. R. du-Plessis is highly experienced in nursing management and nursing education and currently a Lecturer at the University of Pretoria. She holds the following qualifications; Bcur I et A (Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, and Community Health Nursing Science) and Mcur Advanced Nursing Administration.

Sr. Sharon Reinecke:
Sharon Reinecke holds a Diploma in Nursing Administration (Cum laude and Gold Medal) and a Diploma in Midwifery. She is highly experienced in Unit Management, Infection Prevention and Control, Budget Development, Costing Models Development and the Monitoring of Stock use in a hospital environment. She is currently a Regional Nursing Manager at Life Healthcare for the KZN region and also the legal professional portfolio of the nursing function.

Sr. Varshika M. Bhana:
Varshika M. Bhana lectures at the University of Pretoria in the Department of Nursing Science. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Advanced medical and surgical nursing (Cum Laude). She has had several publications and presentations throughout her career and is highly experienced in the clinical field and in nursing education.


Conference Programme
Day 1 Day 2
08h00 Registration and introductions 08h00 Registration
08h30 Nursing Standards
An overview on essentials in maintaining Nursing standards and answers questions such as; “What about the Positive Practice Environment?”, Organized labour – who is managing nursing? And Care workers – the death knell of nursing? Sr. Astrid Engelbrecht		 08h30 Quality Leadership & Management skills The Nurse Manager who offers efficient quality service is inherently equipped with such enabling skills in leadership and management which also include; Managing mega-workloads in hospitals and clinics.
Sr. Joyce Selesho
09h15 Ethos of Nursing
(Putting the care and respect back into the profession).
Sr. Johanna E. Martins		 09h15 Staffing in nursing units
How a nurse manager can motivate, train, retain, reduce absenteeism and build a team of the staff in the unit for the provision of quality care.
Sr. Astrid Engelbrecht
10h00 Tea 10h00 Tea
10h30 Creating a Culture of Safety
The provision of safety is more than just conforming to norms but should become a culture in the provision of service.
Mr. Modise J. Ramantsi 		10h30 Risk management in Nursing
How a nurse Manager can effectively manage risk, such as; medical errors, litigations, patient Obstetric Adverse Events and who is to blame?
Sr. Moselene Appel
11h15

Development of Nursing Quality Measures in Specialty Areas
i.e Maternity, neonatal department, trauma and ICU. How nurses in specialty units can provide quality care through development of quality measures and the ability to monitor and evaluate them.
Sr. Varshika Bhana

 11h15 Total Quality Management in Nursing Care Understanding the factors affecting the delivery of quality nursing care.
Sr. Joyce Selesho
12h00 Quality in Nursing education & the number games
How to advance the quality of Education in nursing so as to maintain quality care in the future.
Prof. Neltjie Van Wyk		 12h00 Knowledge management in Nursing Essential Information management for the provision of quality services such as Reporting, record keeping, research output and data capturing.
Prof. Neltjie Van Wyk
12h45 Lunch break 12h45 Lunch break
13h45 The nurse manager leading in the 6 priority areas;
The provision of quality care becomes even more effective if nurses are leading in the provision of the national priorities in health care.
Sr. Moselene Appel		 13h45 Financial Management in Nursing
The best ways of financial management in nursing, especially for those who are non-finance people, exploring on organizational and personal budgeting. Sr. Sharon Reinecke
14h30 Nursing Audit
This is a highlight of the essential skills and strategies needed by nurses to effectively conduct a nursing audit?
Sr. Astrid Engelbrecht		 14h30

Financial Management in Nursing Workshop


Sr. Sharon Reinecke

“The minute to win it scenario”
This is a fun filled educational activity, where delegates will be placed in competitive groups and tackle challenges on financial management. The opposing groups will be given a scenario and then answer a set of questions such as: What are the costs that can be reduced in a nursing unit and how? At what point can the nursing unit be closed? How do you know whether the nursing unit is viable or not? What can you do to make the nursing unit a profit center?

Don`t miss out There are prizes to be won!!!
15h15 How can Nurse Managers Conduct Research
This is an in-depth presentation of essential tools for a successful nursing research.
Dr. Dorricha Peu		 15h30 Conclusion
16h00 End of Day