Committee

South Metropolitan Health Service

Description

Please note – It is a prerequisite for carer representatives to also be a member of the PaRK Mental Health Consumer and Carer Guidance Group, as this group plays a key role in ensuring that carers receive the necessary support in their representative capacity.

The purpose of the Education and Research Committee is to:

• Oversee the Mental Health Directorate training program for non-medical clinical Staff
• To assist Program Managers establish processes for staff completion of mandatory training
• To work with Sub-Committee members to identify and implement clinical education opportunities
• In conjunction with the Mental Health Information Coordinator to coordinate and implement HoNOS and Phase of Care (POC) training
• To assist Program Managers record all staff non-mandatory training Participation
• To oversee new staff orientation, including the continuous review of Mental Health staff orientation resources
• To lead nurse new graduate program implementation
• To be a resource for all professional leads, including for student placements
• To evaluate all training (NSQHSS 1.19)
• In conjunction with the Mental Health Clinical Governance Officer, provide staff education related to:

− National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards(NSQHSS)

− Mental Health Act (MHA)

− Statewide Standardised Clinical Documentation (SSCD)

− Office of the Chief Psychiatrist (OCP) Standards

− National Mental Health Standards

• To include consumers and carers in workforce training as appropriate
• To ensure ATSI cultural training is included in staff education planning

 

Carer Experience Required

• Current carer of a family member with a mental illness
• Living in the local (Peel, Rockingham, Kwinana) area
• Leadership competencies

Location of Meetings

RkPH Mental Health Management Office – Rockingham

Frequency

1hr every two months - ongoing

Time and Duration of Meetings

3rd Tuesday of each month 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Category

South Metro Health Service