Organiser and Venue: Department of Intensive Care, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong; Date: 3rd December & 10th December, 2009
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Debriefing dinner on 16th April 2010
Report
With the aim of sharing with nurses and allied health professionals updated information on the management of critically ill patients with respiratory diseases, the Critical Care Respirology Course (CCRC) was organized in December 2009.
The first meeting in preparation for the event was held on 4 June 2009, when the structure of the course was laid down and work was allocated to members of the organizing committee. In the subsequent six months, teaching materials were prepared, equipments were gathered, sponsors were found, and speakers were invited. The course material and application forms were sent via emails to nurses and allied health professionals both in the public and private sectors. Information was posted on the Hong Kong Society of Critical Care Medicine (HKSCCM) website. Posters were displayed in lift lobbies of the main block of PYNEH. Among 22 participants who responded, 54.5% were informed of the course by their supervisor/ hospital, 36.4% via emails, 18.2% from colleagues/ friends, and 13.6% from the posters displayed. However, none of the 22 respondents knew of the course from the HKSCCM website.
By mid-September, the course was fully booked. Participants came from various departments all over Hong Kong. In view of the enthusiastic response, the number enrolled was increased from an intended 40 to 48.
All 48 participants attended day one of the course and 47 attended day two. Lectures on both days were kept on-time. Both participants and speakers visited the many booths set up by various companies during breaks and free time. Afternoon workshops were delivered to small groups of twelve, which encouraged interactions between speakers and participants. At the workshops, video clips were shown, equipments were displayed and discussed, and ventilators were demonstrated on lung simulators. Participants also had an opportunity to intubate a mannequin and to experience non-invasive ventilation.
The course concluded after certificates of attendance were distributed to participants on day two. Speakers and participants each received a 4GB USB as souvenir, while sponsors and participating companies were presented with a photo taken on day one and a thank you note. A high percentage of evaluation forms were returned (95.8% on day 1 and 81.3% on day 2) and the general response was very favorable. Overall satisfaction score was 4.57 out of 5.
Conclusion
The course was well received with many favorable feedbacks. We are looking forward to the CCRC 2010.
Mean Scores for general items (full mark is 5)
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Mean score
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Meeting training needs
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4.54
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Meeting learning objectives as stated
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4.62
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Venue
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4.36
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Enrollment process
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4.53
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Would you recommend the course to your friend or colleagues?
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4.47
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Overall satisfaction
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4.57
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Report prepared by Dr LAM Sin Man, Grace
Figure: Organisers and all participants
From left to right: Ms Li Siu Chun, Ms Joanna Lo, Ms Candice Law, Mr Eddie Wong, Dr Arthur CW Lau, Dr Grace SM Lam, Ms Fok See Kee, Ms HM So
Ms HM So giving lecture
Opening ceremony and Lectures 3 Dec 2009
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Workshops 3 Dec 2009
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Lectures 10 Dec 2009
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Workshops 10 Dec 2009
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Figure. The HKEC Training Centre for Healthcare Management & Clinical Technology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong
NEW – 25 November 2009:
We have approached a better venue for the course and the details are as follows:
Morning lectures – Lecture Theatre, HKEC Training Centre for Healthcare Management & Clinical Technology, PYNEH
Afternoon workshop – G6 ward, 6/F, East Block, PYNEH
Also, free tea breaks and lunches will also be provided!
6 Oct 2009: Course full! Thank you for your support. To cater for the over-booking and also maintain a high quality for the workshops, we will have 48 participants in the present course. Remaining applicants will enjoy priority booking for our next course (date pending). For those who have not yet applied, if you are interested in our next course, please feel free to leave your names to our secretary Ms Candice Law to enjoy the priority.
This is a collaboration of our ICU with the same organisers of the Respiratory Care Certificate Course for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals by the Department of Medicine, PYNEH. Lots of hands-on experience in workshops. Target number of participants: 40 only, so apply now!
The Critical Care Respiratory Course 3 & 10 December 2009
Department of Intensive Care
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Course Overview and Objectives
Diseases of the respiratory system are very important components of Critical Care Medicine. Nurses and allied health professionals working both inside and outside of the Intensive Care Unit will encounter patients with acute respiratory conditions. This course will lead you through common respiratory problems and emergencies with 8 lectures and 8 hands-on workshops.
At the completion of this course, you will:
1. Have an understanding of pulmonary anatomy and physiology;
2. Understand and interpret respiratory investigations, including chest X-rays and blood gas;
3. Know in greater depths the principles of oxygen therapy and airway management;
4. Learn how to set up and utilize non-invasive and invasive ventilation, monitor and take care of ventilated patients;
5. Learn in greater details the management of common acute respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, ARDS, pneumonia and acute pulmonary edema.
The faculty has extensive working experience and professional status in critical care medicine, respiratory medicine, as well as anaesthesiology. We are also the Associate Course Director and speakers of the popular Respiratory Care Certificate Course for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals organized by the Department of Medicine. The 7th Course in 2009 was well attended by 113 participants and received favorable feedbacks.
Course Directors
Dr Lau Chun-Wing, Arthur Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Associate Consultant, Department of Intensive Care, & Honorary Associate Consultant, Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, PYNEH
Ms Fok See-Kee Advanced Practice Nurse, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
PYNEH Faculty
Dr Yan Wing-Wa Specialist in Critical Care Medicine, Director, Department of Intensive Care
Dr So Kit-Ying, Loletta Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Director of the Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine
Dr Chan King-Chung, Kenny Specialist in Intensive Care Mediicne, Associate Consultant, Department of Intensive Care
Dr Chan Kin-Wai Specialist in Anaesthesiology, Associate Consultant, Department of Intensive Care
Dr Lo Ho-Yin, Angus Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine
Dr Lam Sin-Man, Grace Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Department of Intensive Care
Dr Leung Yuk-Wah, Natalie Specialist in Critical Care Medicine, Department of Intensive Care
Ms So Hang Mui Nurse Specialist, Department of Intensive Care
Ms Li Siu Chun Registered Nurse, Department of Intensive Care
Ms Joanna Lo Registered Nurse, Department of Intensive Care
Mr Eddie Wong Registered Nurse, Department of Intensive Care
Guest Faculty
Dr Ching Chi-Keung Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Senior Medical Officer, Department of Medicine, Tseung Kwan O Hospital
Dr Chan Yan-Fat, Alfred Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, Associate Consultant, Department of Medicine, Caritas Medical Centre
Special thanks
Ms Christine Chan Department Operations Manager, Anaesthesia & ICU, PYNEH
Ms Nora Kwok Ward Manager, Department of Intensive Care, PYNEH
Ms Candice Law Secretary, Department o f Intensive Care, PYNEH
Venue
Lectures: Lecture Theatre, 1st Floor, Pathology Block, PYNEH
Workshops: B10 & D10 wards, 10th Floor, Main Block, PYNEH
CNE and CPD points
CNE: 11 points
CPD: 10 points
CME for speakers: 2 points per presentation
Space is limited to 40 participants only. Reserve your place now.
Download programme here.
Download application form here.