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Publications

Knowledge and Skills framework November 2014

The Knowledge and Skills framework for registered nurses has reached final draft stage and has been signed off at the Biennial General Meeting.  This is a significant piece of work towards college status for the Gerontology Section.   The next stage of development is to think about how this framework applies to all nurses that sometimes work with older adults. And the additional knowledge and skills needed by advanced gerontology nurses. 

Knowledge and Skills Framework

"Registered Nurse Care Guides" - 3rd edition now available - September 2012

These Care Guides provide a quick reference for 18 common conditions encountered when caring for older people in residential aged care. They are based on the best available evidence and published guidelines. They do not replace sound clinical judgement.

The guides were produced by Waitemata DHB in collaboration with Residential Aged Care clinical and managerial staff. The Gerontology Section is now distributing the guides. The cost is $25, which includes postage and packing.

To request a copy please contact the Secretary at nznogerontology@gmail.com

“Health Care Assistant Care Giver Guides" - Large flip chart guides to care.

 

Produced by Waitemata DHB in collaboration with Residential Aged Care.  The Gerontology Section is now distributing these guides. The cost is $25, which includes postage and packing.

Email the secretary at nznogerontology@gmail.com

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Past Conference Presentations

2016 Conference Presentations

• Always respected, never abused - Trina Cox
• Back to our future - Lisa Williams
• Bridging the gap - Kate Gibb
• Burwood, The new hospital - Diana Gunn
• Caring for older adults - Vivien Rodgers
• Supporting Sexual Health and Intimacy in Care Facilities - Catherine Cook
• A guide to dementia, sexuality, intimacy and sexual behaviour in care homes - Catherine Cook
• Intimacy and sexuality in long term care - Catherine Cook
• Compassion fatigue - Michael Boyd
• Culture of caring - Ros Leahy
• Demystifying dementia and delirium - Karen Griffin
• Does ethnicity matter - Helen Gibson & Richard Scrase
• Improving patient experience - Mikaela Shannon & Sandra Jones
• Mentoring nurses to reduce acute hospital admissions - Diane Topschij & Gene Ruiz
• More of Less - Ginny Brailsford
• Moving forward by looking back - Michael Boyd
• Older adult sexuality - The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Abuse Prevention
• Person Centred Care and Enhances Independence and Wellness - Susan Bowness, Rebecca McCullough, Rose McConchie
• Promoting best practice during and post migration to the new OPH&R Service at Burwood Hospital - Napat Sirihongthong & Fiona Davie
• The future of falls and fracture prevention in Pimary Care - Eileen Richardson
• This is me - Alan Beasley
• Transforming safe care for residents in Rotorua - Kim Brooks
• Translating innovation into direct care - Marla Burrow
• Wheelchair as independent mobility aid in aged residential care - Michelle Bugayong & Gene Ruiz 

2015 Conference Presentations

• Denise Thatcher - Polypharmacy 
• Dr Nicky Davies - Perspectives on loneliness
• Rachel Hale - Is there something I should worry about

2014 Conference Presentations

Keynote Speaker Presentations

• Cathy Cooney - Kaiawhina Workforce Action Plan
• Ernestine Kotthoff-Burrell - Knowledge & Skills for Expert Gerontology Care
• Dr Kathy Holloway - NZ Specialty Knowledge & Skills Framework Progression  
• Theo Baker - A View from the Health & Disability Commissioner

HCA Presentations

• Gillian Robinson - Health Care Assistants as Leaders
• Gillian  Robinson - The Code of Health & Disability Services Consumer Rights
• Liz Langer - Sex in the Sector
• Michal Boyd - Care Givers Guides in Practice

RN Presentations

• Ernestine Kotthoff-Burrell - Dementia & Delirium
• Lyn Cooper - Acute Care of the Elderley
• Gill Meek - The use of Reminiscence Therapy in Aged Care
• Anne Morgan - Collaboration Gerontology & Palliative Care
• Gill Meek - HIV Nursing Older People
• Glenys Best - The Delirium Pathway
• Jan Clark - Waikato's Rest Home Liaison Nurse
• Esther Ngocha-Chaderopa - Communication Challenges with Migrant Care Workers
• Vivien Rodgers - Student Nurse's attitudes towards Older Adults & Perceptions of Aged Residential Care
• Rachel Hale - Work in a Virtual Practice
• Jinsu Shinoy - Overseas Nurses in Aged Care
• Lindsay Duncan - A Shared Responsibility
• Lorraine Ritchie - Medication & Meaning for Older People 
• Gillian Robinson - Building our future through Clinical Leadership
• Vivien Rodgers - Social Comparison & Life Satisfaction among Older Adults
• Stephanie Clare - Leadership in Aged Residential Care
• Sue Muzolf - Leadership Development RNs
• Sue Muzolf - Poster - Future Proofing the Engine Room

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Education

Courses

Please note: The information  is provided to ensure health professionals are aware of the opportunities available for gerontology education. None of these courses have been reviewed by the National Gerontology Section and their appearing on this website does not mean they are endorsed by the Section.

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Continence Assessment and Management

21 - 23 August 2017
9 - 5pm
Ara Institute of Canterbury Room S455
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Acute and Long Term Stroke Management

2 - 4 October 2017
9 - 5pm
Ara Institute of Canterbury, Room: N106
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Assessment in Aged Care - Timaru Campus

31 October - 2 November 2017
9 - 5pm
Ara Timaru Campus
Room: TA317 [Tuesday]
Room: TC220 [Wednesday & Thursday]
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