Was it Worth the Bother? I DON T KNOW!

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1 Journey to HPU Status for UCC Was it Worth the Bother? I DON T KNOW!

2 Presentation Outline Begin By Looking at The Background (Natn l, Sectoral) Then We Will Look at The Process (in UCC ) Finally an Examination of The Outcomes (in UCC) Questions

3 Health Promotion in 3 rd Level Sector 1986 WHO OTTAWA Charter : Settings Approach 1998 WHO defines a Health Promoting University, as one that is conscious of health and striving to improve it Mary I: Funded Ireland s First HP College 2000 Evaluation of Mary I Project Recommends - Establishment of a 3 rd level Health Promoting Colleges Network College Lifestyle and Attitudes National Survey 2003 College Alcohol Policy Initiative Evaluated 2010 NUIG Seminar on Alcohol Related Harm 2011 UCC Health Matters : Journey to HPU Begins 2015 UCC Status as a HSE-Recognised HPU

4 Recommendation 8.

5 3 rd Level Sector Health Promotion National Policy NHPSF 3 rd level sector Ideal Setting NHPSF 3 rd level sector Ideal Setting HSE established New Priorities NHPSF 3 rd level sector Ideal Setting

6 Strategic aim: to facilitate the implementation of Health Education and Health Promotion Programmes within the school and college setting. HPSF

7 The HPSF priority objective for the education setting is: To implement the nationally agreed health promotion model for the education setting (pre-school, primary, post-primary, third level and out-of-school) based on existing Health Promoting School (HPS) approaches NHPSF

8 3 rd Level Sector Health Promotion National Policy NHPSF 3 rd level sector Ideal Setting NHPSF 3 rd level sector Ideal Setting HSE established New Priorities NHPSF 3 rd level sector Ideal Setting NHPSF HPU/HPC Finally Happening?

9 Health Promotion in UCC SO WHY BOTHER DOING IT IN UCC?

10 Approach to Health and Wellbeing (on a Campus) Reactive v Proactive Individual v Whole Population Practitioner Led v Academically Driven Operational Focus v Strategic Focus Context & Settings Sensitive v Replicate Usual Support Academic Mission v Design Future Policies Projectivism v Policy Targets v Influence Culture Not Either/Or: Why Can t it be All of Above?

11 Presentation Outline Having looked at The Background Now We Will Look at The Process (in UCC)

12 Health Promotion in UCC 2006 No existing provision for Health Promotion 2007 Submission UMT :HPPW:50% HSE 50% UCC 2007 Submission to UMT Health Promoting Uni Alcohol Initiatives 2009 Healthy Living Group 2010 HPPW employed 2010 Co-ordinated plan of Health Related initiatives 2011 UCC Health Matters: Journey to HPU Begins 2015 UCC Recognised by HSE (s) as a HPU

13 Journey to HPU Status for UCC Horizon Scan for methodology Settled on Healthy Universities UK Methodology Close Collaboration with HSE Agree Timeline Agree Accreditation: Recognition Agree Template for Journey Map Existing Initiatives Conduct a Needs Assessment (desk-based or field based) Agree a Reporting and Self-Evaluation Template 2011 UCC Health Matters; Journey to HPU Begins

14 Summary Launched in December 2012, UCC Health Matters is working towards making Developing a brand e.g. name, logo, social media presence. UCC Health Matters Establishing a Steering Group and a Working Group UCC a Health Promoting University by The aims of the UCC Health Matters Action Plan are; Identify Action Areas and Develop Action plan Map UCC current work and activities Implement Action Plan (We Are Here) To integrate within the University s structures, processes and culture a commitment to health and to developing its health promoting potential. Self Evaluation Official recognition as a Health Promoting University Journey To promote the health and wellbeing of students, staff and of the wider Identify The Action Areas community. The objectives of the UCC Health Matters Action Plan are; To integrate a commitment to and vision of health within the University s plans and policies To develop the university as a supportive, empowering and healthy study Sexual Health Safety Nutrition and workplace To support the healthy personal and social development of students and Sustainable Development staff To create health promoting and sustainable physical environments To increase understanding, knowledge and commitment to multidisciplinary health promotion across all University colleges and departments To support the promotion of sustainable health within the wider 14th On December 2012 Dr Michael Murphy, President of UCC, signed an agreement with the Health Service Executive (South) committing the University to becoming a place which enables it s students and staff to increase control over, and to improve their health. community Alcohol and substances Physical Activity and active transport The Built Environment Mental health and wellbeing Develop an Action Plan The Action Plan identifies 5 Strategy Areas (S), and a number of Action Points (AP) within each Strategy Area. Each Action Point has it s own outcome Key Performance Indicator, monitored and reported by the Network Group S1. Provide education, information and training for students and staff AP 1.1 Alcohol information session to be provided to all incoming 1st year students at orientation S2. Put in place effective screening, referral and treatment services AP 2.1 Develop, disseminate and promote guidelines for staff as to how and to whom to refer any student S3. Make the campus and the local environment safer from alcohol related harm AP 3.1 Encourage and monitor a zero-tolerance policy to anti-social behaviour AP 4.1 S4. Influence local, regional, national, and sectoral alcohol policies and practices harm Establish a Forum of students, residents, landlords and Gardaí to help reduce alcohol related S5. Research alcohol use and monitor progress and effectiveness of strategies Develop a dashboard of Key Performance indicators (KPIs) for each of the Action Points AP 5 AP 5.1

15 The HPU Process

16 Action Plan One of the core processes of the HPU Initiative Challenge is to create an action plan that aspires to develop a Health Promoting University rather than an action plan that involves doing health promotion in the University.

17 Action Plan - Theory Develop Personal Skills Reorient Health Services Create Supportive Environments Strengthen Community Actions Build Healthy Public Policy (Ottawa Charter 1986)

18 Action Plan- Practice (Alcohol)

19 Alcohol Action Plan

20 Alcohol Action Plan (continued)

21 S1. Provide education, information and training for students and staff KPI (if available) KPI or Status AP 1.1 Alcohol information session to be provided to all incoming 1st year students at orientation % Classes given presentation 100% AP 1.2 Alcohol awareness events to be held at least once annually on campus out with orientation No. events/academic year 1 AP 1.3 Promote epub UCC10, the on-line brief intervention tool for all incoming 1st year students No. 1st years completed epub 7,766 AP 1.4 Embed epub UCC into the curriculum for Programmes on a voluntary basis No. of Programmes 0 AP 1.5 Train Peer-Support Leaders and Student Leaders to encourage Peer-Led alcohol education No. PSLs trained 250 AP 1.6 Deliver workshops and training for frontline staff on alcohol information and Brief Intervention No. Staff attended 50 S2. Put in place effective screening, referral and treatment services AP 2.1 Develop, disseminate and promote guidelines for staff as to how, where and to whom to refer any student whom they believe may be at risk from alcohol related harm AP 2.2 Provide Screening and Brief Intervention Therapy (SBIT) by Student Health department and Student Counselling and Development department professionals. AP 2.3 Develop and increase links with local voluntary and statutory services, such as AA and the Southern Region Drugs Alcohol Task Force Guidelines developed and disseminated No. of Staff trained in SBIT Annual report/contact with AA and SRDAT In development 6 Link with SRDTAF S3. Make the campus and the local environment safer from alcohol related harm AP 3.1 Encourage and monitor effectiveness of zero-tolerance policy to anti-social behaviour through Student Patrols, Campus Watch, and liaison with local Gardaí AP 3.2 Encourage reporting of abuse of local licensing laws and inappropriate marketing/selling of alcohol through development of a recording and reporting mechanism. AP 3.3 Develop the role of the Student Community Support to use as a preventative and deterrent at times of higher risk e.g. Orientation, Fresher s week, R&G week and end of term At least once annual review of rate of anti-social behaviour Develop recording and reporting mechanism Establish Job description, Training and Job Spec. Completed Completed Completed AP 3.4 Promote increased awareness of the UCC Student Alcohol Policy and the UCC Student Rules - At Orientation AP 3.5 Increase provision for alcohol-free social spaces and alcohol-free activities/social events Annual review and report On-going AP 3.6 Explore possibility of the provision of alcohol/substance free housing Opt. Available Available 2013

22 S4. Influence local, regional, national, and sectoral alcohol policies and practices KPI (if available) KPI or Status AP 4.1 Establish a local Forum including students, residents, landlords and local Gardaí to help reduce alcohol related harm and anti-social behaviour At least twice yearly meetings Completed AP 4.2 Lobby local and National Politicians alone or in conjunction with the IUSSN or the IUA on matters relating - to national alcohol policy such as marketing and selling of alcohol AP 4.3 Promote a sectoral wide approach to alcohol related problems through sharing best practice at least annually through the CSSI, ISHA and IUSSN - On-going S5. Research alcohol use and monitor progress and effectiveness of strategies AP 5.1 Develop a dashboard of Key Performance indicators (KPIs) for each of the Action Points Dashboard developed Delegation from IUSSN met Minister for State Completed AP 5.2 Provide funding for a PhD level Thesis on alcohol use by our students PhD started Completed

23 Self-Evaluation and External Review A Required element of the HPU Initiative Evaluated by Case Study Reporting Key Performance Indicator Dashboard Review Interrogated achievements against the Ottawa Charter Annual Reporting to HSE External Review HSE National Expert UK International Expert

24 CASE STUDIES

25 Evaluation Dashboard of KPIs

26 Evaluation - Final Report Establishing University College Cork as a HSE (s) recognised Health Promoting University The Journey from : Final Report Summary

27 Health Promoting University Flag Flying in UCC

28 Presentation Outline Having Looked at The Background & The Process What are The Outcomes?

29 Outcomes? UCC is a recognised Health Promoting University UCC Health Matters Valued Brand in UCC Strategic Co-ordinated Approach to Health Promotion Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluating System in Place Buy-in from Senior Individuals and New Champions

30 But it s Not All Sweetness and Light There continue to be Failings There continue to be Challenges There continue to be Issues It is still really hard work on occasions

31 Failings Probably only 4 of the 8 Action Areas have Action Plan Not yet See as a Headcount or Funding Priority Policy & Operational failings on Alcohol,Food,Tobacco Still Awaiting a National Agreed Framework

32 Challenges of HPU: The 4 P s Project-ism: Focussing on Doing Health Promotion Politeness: Not pushing boundaries, which need to be pushed Playing Safe: Not rocking any boats Power Relations: Combining senior management commitment and staff & student ownership is difficult.

33 HPU: ISSUES TO ADDRESS Are We Influencing Culture: Policies & Procedure? How Do We Translate Project Success into Policy? Can We reach Tipping Point : Self-Sustaining? How Can We Overcome or Convince Sceptics? How Can We Deliver this when busy with Day Job? How to Link Health Promotion & Core Mission of Uni Can We Agree a National HPU Accreditation Framework

34 HPU (Before I Finish): ISSUES FOR YOU WHAT ROLE(S) DO 3 RD LEVEL SPORT PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENT SPORT SUPPORT SERVICES ENVISAGE FOR THEM- SELVES IN DRIVING THE HEALTH PROMOTING CAMPUS? WHAT ROLE DO YOU SEE FOR YOURSELF IN DRIVING THE HEALTH PROMOTING CAMPUS IN YOUR INSTITUTION?

35 Journey to HPU Status for UCC Was it Worth the Bother? What do you Think? Any Questions? Dr. Michael Byrne Head of Student Health Co-Cordinator UCC Facebook.com/ucchealthmatters Facebook.com/uccstudenthealth