Resource Library

Achieving the best in the west: Cultural Respect Encompassing Simulation Training (CREST)

This project developed a pool of thirty trained and culturally diverse simulated patients (SPs) who assisted entry-to-practice learners and graduate staff with interprofessional learning via four piloted cultural sensitivity training modules and eight case scenarios using immersive simulation scenarios. The SPs came from non-English speaking backgrounds and were from six cultural groups (Muslim, Italian and Greek, Vietnamese, Iraqi, Sudanese and Chinese). Religious backgrounds and sexual orientations were also factors that were examined and taken into consideration during this process. For more information and to register for the CREST program, please visit http://commercial.unimelb.edu.au/custom-education/courses/crest.

Eastern Health SLE initiative for outer metropolitan and rural clinical sites

This project purchased and equipped a mobile simulation van alongside developing an education and simulation training centres across the eastern metropolitan region. The focus of the simulation training is on delivering care in community health environments.

Gippsland Regional Advancing Clinical Education (GRACE) Program

This project established a CPN-wide supervision training framework that included novice supervision training that articulated into VET qualifications; along with train-the-trainer components. The project also developed an online database of supervision resources and sought to develop training opportunities in community health, mental health, Aboriginal health and aged care.

Grampians integrated clinical learning project - Stage 1

This project builds on the previous year’s SLE project to establish a Regional Integrated Clinical Learning Network continuing to increase simulation activity hours for professional entry students and postgraduate learners.

Grampians integrated clinical learning project - Stage 4

This project expanded the number of users of an existing Grampians-Loddon Mallee eLearning platform. A supervision training program was developed and delivered via blended learning options that incorporate online and face-to-face components. The project is one of four integrated projects in the Grampians CPN and includes the development of vicportal.net.au

Purchase of Portland student accommodation

This project, undertaken by Greater Green Triangle University Department of Rural Health, resulted in the purchase of a house to support increased student placements in Portland. The accommodation is available to students from all education providers. This report outlines steps taken that achieved stated outcomes.

Simulated Learning Environment (SLE) integration and development project for the Loddon Mallee Region

This project established two rural hubs for simulated learning and established a program for delivering training at these sites (three days a week), at additional small rural health services (equivalent to two days per week) and to other interested health services and education providers (one day per week).

Simulation-based training and interprofessional education (STRIPE)

The project developed an overarching and virtual team approach in the western region (Melbourne West) and ensure a collaborative approach to simulated teaching and learning thereby improving the safety and quality across the continuum of care for patients in the west.

Stepping up expectations for clinical supervision in the northern region; a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach

This project delivered tiered supervision training that included an introductory program for novice supervisors as well as Teaching on the Run workshops. The project included train-the-trainer components and engaged with expanded settings, such as community health and aged care, to support clinical placements in previously underutilised areas.

Supervisor Training and Education Program (STEP)

This project delivered an interprofessional clinical supervision training and education program and a 12 month evaluation to determine its longer-term impact upon clinical placement capacity and quality. A train-the-trainer/mentoring program was established, existing eLearning resources were enhanced and formal research was undertaken to determine the benefits of the program for clinical supervisors and its applicability across Victoria.

Trialling an online clinical supervision education program

The Victorian Simulated Patient Network (VSPN) is an online network with supporting resources, for people with a special interest in simulated patient (SP) methodology. Online modules have been developed to support the uptake and quality assurance of SP practice amongst simulation educators, clinicians, program administrators and SPs, and to provide guidance for working with SPs in health and social care professional education. Resources include illustrations of SPs at work, scenarios, educational frameworks to support SP-based education, and links to key publications.

Clinical supervision: spotlight on conversations

The aim of this project is to develop an educational toolkit including DVD simulations and activity-based workshops for clinical supervisors, focusing on enhancing communication skills in a variety of circumstances. The purpose of the workshops is to refresh knowledge and translate that knowledge into clinical education practice.  It includes strategies to plan and carry out conversations that may be seen as difficult or challenging, as well as opportunities to practice these conversations in a safe, supportive environment.

Further resources were developed in 2016 to support educators to facilitate the “fishbowl/real play” activity. This activity is described in detail in the Workshop Toolkit Booklet and is additionally supported by a package of short films. These seven films explain and demonstrate the activity in detail and include participant perspectives and a conversation about facilitating the workshop and this activity. Films in the package are identified in the list below with the first word “Facilitator”. All material in these films was captured live and unscripted.