INACTIC
ESICM is pleased to report the successful completion of the Erasmus+ funded project INACTIC [International Nursing Advanced Competency-based Training for Intensive Care]. The aim of this two-year project was to develop a set of detailed competencies required of an advanced level intensive care nurse and to map these competencies against country-specific and multi-country policies and evidence for advanced practice nursing.
The project also identified the feasibility and support for the application of these competencies in a number of countries and developed an outline curriculum based on the competencies.The competencies were then mapped against existing online resources, many of which are already in existence at ESICM, providing the opportunity for individualised educational pathways.
A prototype online educational resource was then designed to support the competencies and curriculum. This curriculum will be the only advanced nursing competency curriculum spanning European countries for critical care.
The project has resulted in competency statements in 8 different languages and a framework of online resources mapped to these competencies.
Learn more about INACTIC
N&AHP Learning Programmes
Hot Topics in ICU
ESICM relaunches the “N&AHP Hot Topics in ICU” blended learning programme. It consists of a series of six webinars, followed by a workshop on the practical application of principles, to be held during LIVES 2020 (Madrid, Spain).
After the first webinar held in March on Detection and Management of Secretion Retention, we continue with topics such as: ICU Delirium Management & Prophylaxis; Renal Replacement Therapy; Management of Raised Intracranial Pressure; N&AHP contribution to Sepsis and Pressure Ulcers in ICU.
The 25 top-scoring N&AHPs in the continuous assessment of this programme will be rewarded free entrance to LIVES 2020.
Hot Topics in ICU
Secretions worth the Bother?
Critical Care Rehabilitation
Critical Care Rehabilitation
Background of the Problem
Critical Care Rehabilitation
The Evidence for Early Rehabilitation
Critical Care Rehabilitation
Practicalities of Commencing and Progressing Rehabilitation
Critical Care Rehabilitation
Overcoming Challenges
Critical Care Rehabilitation
Physical Rehabilitation after ICU
Infection control
Infection control
Risk factors and epidemiology of infection
Infection control
General infection prevention and control
Infection control
Targeted infection prevention: Ventilator – associated pneumonia
Infection control
Central-line associated bloodstream infection
Infection control
Prevention of device associated infection through quality improvement strategiest
Infection control
Early Detection and Recognition of Sepsis
Infection control
Essentials of Antimicrobial Therapy
Infection control
Infections in immunocompromised hosts
Infection control
Infection prevention in special populations: The young and old
Infection control
Nebulized antibiotic therapy in mechanically ventilated patients
Infection control
Infectious Hazards for the Intensive Care Health Care Worker
What did LIVES 2019 offer N&AHPs?
- Pre-congress Master Classes. N&AHPs were part of this master class faculty for Practical aspects of RRT in ICU patients held on Sunday, September 29, 2019
- Live debates on Monday, September 30
- Thematic sessions including N&AHP research & networking: What’s new? on Monday, September 30, 2019
- Workshops, such as:
> Scientific writing – A beginners’ guide
> Critical Care Rehabilitation – part of the blended learning programme in progress. The 25 top-scoring N&AHPs in the continuous assessment of this programme were rewarded free entrance to LIVES 2019, plus reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs of up to €400, to facilitate their participation in the workshop. - Topical symposium supported by Nestlé
- Clinical challenges
- Continuous professional education
More information about the annual congress in Berlin 2019, here
Acknowledgement
Special Membership Fees for N&AHPs
SPECIAL OFFER: From now on, N&AHPs can take advantage of a special membership fee of only 60 euros per year.
Join our ESICM community and benefit from all the advantages the Society offers, including an abstract writing workshop, education and web-based learning, Master Classes, research and the application for intensive care professionals created by intensive care nurses.
Achieve success in your professional career !
Closer integration of N&AHPs in ESICM Master Classes
ESICM is creating joint strategies for further educational & scientific activities focusing on cross-cutting themes and an interprofessional approach.
As part of a closer integration and collaboration process with the Division of Professional Development, N&AHP experts are now joining the faculties of our master classes and get actively involved.
N&AHPs wishing to participate in the ESICM training programmes held in Brussels can do so and benefit from special reduced fees, with further benefits.
Watch the interview with Johannes MELLINGHOFF RN, BSc (Hons), MSc, FHEA, Senior Lecturer in Critical Care, Faculty of Health & Social Care Education, Kingston University and St George’s, University of London, UK.
APPIC
The first professional intensive care app designed for nurses, by nurses!
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Research – Trials
Evidence of Infection Prevention in Intensive Care Nurses’ Daily Practice. The EVIDENCE-study is a project that aims to evaluate intensive care nurses’ knowledge of evidence-based guidelines.
Publications:
Infection Control in the ICU: The Nurse Perspective
The role of nurses working in emergency and critical care environments in the prevention of intravascular catheter-related bloodstream infections
A Multicentre International One-Day Prevalence Study on Pressure Injuries in Intensive Care Units.
The objective of this study is to provide an up-to-date, global picture of the extent and patterns of pressure injuries in ICUs.
This is the 2nd study from the VIP (very old intensive care patient) network within HSRO section in ESICM. It is the recipient of one of the ESICM Clinical Research Awards 2017.
The main goal of this multinational study, mainly in Europe, is to describe the burden of care for informal care-givers of octogenarians, with regards to burden of care, post-traumatic stress and anxiety & depression. Read more
Research – Surveys
NAPMA: Nurse & AHP membership survey. We are interested as a Society in hearing the views of both our members and potential members on what membership means to you and how we can improve what we do.
> The surveys are closed
Survey about non-physician providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners) on the ICU in Europe
Survey organised by Herman Kreeftenberg, HSRO section
Relevant research
Benbenishty J et al. The migrant crisis and the importance of developing cultural competence in the intensive care unit
> Read more
NutritionDay in Nursing Homes – The Association of Nutritional Intake and Nutritional Interventions With 6-Month Mortality in Malnourished Residents.
> Read more
Article Reviews
How Paediatric ICU nurses in Australia empower the families of the dying children
> Read this article review
Nutritional support for critically ill children: What, when & how?
> Read this article review
Semi-recumbent position & pressure ulcers: The CAPCRI study
> Read this article review
The State of Critical Care Nursing in Europe: An International Survey
> Read this article review
True Blood: Blood sampling practice across three intensive care settings
> Read this article review
Endotracheal suctioning using normal saline instillation: A gap between evidence and practice
> Read this article review
How to communicate with families regarding treatment withdrawal
> Read this article review
Suggested videos
N&AHP Update 2018
N&AHP Committee Chair, Carole Boulanger, updates us on the numerous activities designed for nurses and allied healthcare professionals, including an exciting new educational course, practical smartphone App, nurse-led research studies and LIVES abstracts…
Contact N&AHP here: nahp@esicm.org.
DecubICUs: One-Day Prevalence Study on Pressure Injuries
Often considered a healthcare complication of the past, pressure injuries sadly remain an issue for long term ICU patients – one that threatens the safety of these patients and as such, requires study and ultimately, solutions.
The objective of this multicentre International one-day prevalence study from the ESICM Trials Group is to provide an up-to-date, international “global” picture of the extent and patterns of pressure injuries in ICUs.
Co-PI, Stijn Blot, describes the rationale for DecubICUs and outlines the aims.
PICC use in the ICU:
Benefits & Pitfalls
Stijn Blot discusses considerations surrounding the use of peripherally-inserted central catheters versus central venous catheters in the ICU in this icTV interview.
ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE:
Where are we in Europe?
In this icTV interview, Advanced Critical Care Practitioner, Carole Boulanger, describes the rationale for advanced nursing training and updates on the current state of practice in the UK and Europe.
