Vocational Education for Decontamination And Sterilization of medical equipment a Northern European program for increased patient safety

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1 Vocational Education for Decontamination And Sterilization of medical equipment a Northern European program for increased patient safety SE1-LE

2 1-SE1-LE ) Project Information Title: Project Number: Project Type: Year: 2011 Status: Marketing Text: Vocational Education for Decontamination And Sterilization of medical equipment a Northern European program for increased patient safety SE1-LE Transfer of Innovation granted SE-Sweden The development of the health care system, globally and nationally has drastically changed over the last decades. The technical part of the work are much more advanced and complicated today and at the same time, the number of Healthcare Acquired Infections ( HAI) are increasing in large numbers each day. Infections acquired in health care settings are among the major causes of death and increased morbidity among hospitalized patients. To formally train health care workers in prevention actions are vital. With this project we have sought to increase patient safety through a sustainable and transparent education for staff working with decontamination and sterilization. By developing a shared framework for education this project will enable mobility and employability in this area of expertise. The project has also sought to enforce the laws and regulations on health and safety for those in the field of training and education of personnel Summary: The aim of the project was to enable a cohesive, post high school, Northern European education for Decontamination and CSSD staff (Central Sterile Supply Dept.)The objective was to establish a mutual syllabus and curriculum for a formal VET for Decontamination and CSSD staff. The consortium consisted of participants from the Sterilization Associations, Infection Control Departments and Educational Organizers in seven countries. Political support for the project was gathered from the Northern Dimension Partnership for Public health and Social wellbeing (NDPHS) and the European Commission of Health & Consumers Directorate. The tangible results of the project also contains the possibility of diffusion to colleagues in other countries, European and globally and by this, work towards an even wider understanding and solution of the situation Apart from the vital work with decontamination and sterilization of medical equipment, a VET qualification in this field also increases the status and will have influence upon the composition of the staff towards a more equalize working environment. Description: Themes: Sectors: Product Types: The seven work package groups were composed, so that they existed of members from different countries in order to transfer experience and skills between each other and with the aim that the outcome should be a good and professional mix from all countries. And since interaction with colleagues from the different northern countries, was a vital element for the attainment of good results, physical meetings were held all through the project. The work conducted was based on a scientific platform and development was seen as a vital factor in progression. *** Utilization and distribution of results *** Quality *** Lifelong learning *** Recognition, transparency, certification *** Equal opportunities ** Labor market ** Intercultural learning ** Sustainability ** Higher education *** Human Health and Social Work Activities *** Education program or curricula website 2

3 1-SE1-LE ) Project Information Product information: Projecthomepage: The project delegates aimed to create a mutual syllabus, which could be the base for all sterile technician training. It should be transparent in order to enable work across borders and with an equal competence among future staff. The syllabus includes educational modules and methods, tutor criteria, student literature, validation and examination criteria. All document are, so far, in English. As an effect of the project and by having met the objectives the project has created enough momentum for the training to be adapted and made compulsory in our countries. The project came to a closure in Dec and the result has been, and still is, spread within, and outside, Europe. The idea of a mutual transparent curriculum has met a vast interest within the bransch. 3

4 1-SE1-LE ) Project Contractor Reveljen Sollefteå Mellersta Norrland SE-Sweden continuing training institution Contact Person Address: Telephone: Fax: maria modin Nipan 2 Sollefteå SE-Sweden +46(0) maria.modin@solleftea.se 4

5 1-SE1-LE ) Coordinator Reveljen sollefteå Mellersta Norrland SE-Sweden continuing training institution Contact Person Address: Telephone: Fax: maria hansby Ångaren Ernas gata 11 Gothenburg SE-Sweden

6 Partner Partner 1 Amisäätiö - Amiedu Helsinki Etelä-Suomi FI-Finland continuing training institution Partner 2 East-Tallinn Central Hospital Ltd Tallinn Eesti EE-Estonia public institution Partner 3 Vilnius University Hospital Vilnius Lietuva LT-Lithuania public institution Partner 4 Joint Authority for the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, HUS-Desiko Business Enterprise Helsinki Itä-Suomi FI-Finland association/non-governmental organisation 6

7 Partner Partner 5 Landspitali National University Hospital Reykjavik Ísland IS-Iceland public institution Partner 6 CSSD Skåne University Hospital Malmö, SUS Malmö Sydsverige SE-Sweden public institution Partner 7 Ålesund Hospital Surgical Clinic Ålesund Vestlandet NO-Norway others Partner 8 Department of Engineering, BME, Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset Solna Solna Stockholm SE-Sweden association/non-governmental organisation 7

8 Partner Partner 9 Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital Riga Latvija LV-Latvia public institution 8

9 Project Files Annex 4 VEDAS 1.pdf The finished result from the project is a transparent curriculum in our seven partner countries 9

10 Products Terms and Definitions Educational Methods and Materials Examination criteria Tutor Criteria Validation Criteria for student 10

11 Product 'Terms and Definitions' Vocational Education for Decontamination And Sterilization of medical equipment a Title: Terms and Definitions Product Type: program or curricula Marketing Text: To standardize specific terms in the professional field and make sure that the correct terms are used all through the project and in the project result. Also making sure that, through definitions, the documents produced, will help to facilitate the dissemination and reach out to a bigger audience. Activities will include 1) Identifying specific terms in the current field of expertise as well as retrieved information of current definitions documents within the medical sector. 2) Conduct new and updated standardized terms and definitions will be the objective. It will be presented in form of a document later attached to the Curriculum. This Work Package is the shortest with two meetings, one physical in Oct 2011 in Helsinki and one telephone meeting in November Description: Terms and definitions used in the project and the forthcoming Syllabus for Steriltechnians Target group: Result: Terms and Definitions Area of application: For identifying terms when reading the syllabus Product Languages: English &prd=1 11

12 Product 'Educational Methods and Materials' Title: Educational Methods and Materials Product Type: modules Marketing Text: To define a mutual educational methods and modules, including contents and expected outcomes, after qualifying in the different modules. The level should be a high minimum level. To identify current educational material and literature and define the possibility to use this, update, translate or produce new material for the transparent VET (Vocational Educational Training). The possible translation to native language or English will be an activity conducted by each country on its own, outside this project. Description: The WP contains two significantly different tasks The first activity is to identify and map current trainings in the world and from this analyze and suggest pedagogical educational methods which are satisfactory for all participating countries, but also from the perspective of VET trainers as well as from the world of work. It is essential that the training scheme includes both theoretical and practical training and that the result is a high, minimum level and in order to solidify the training, the future employers and other representatives of the world of work, need to be satisfied with the structure of the training. Target group: Educational Organisors,Hospitals, - Sterile Supply Deprartments Result: Area of application: As a part of the whole syllabus Product Languages: English &prd=2 12

13 Product 'Examination criteria' Vocational Education for Decontamination And Sterilization of medical equipment a Title: Examination criteria Product Type: modules Marketing Text: To set the criteria for examination for the formal education is one of the most important issues. This will show the approved outcome of the education, both the theoretical and practical part. The aim is to define a standardized and transparent examination plan in accordance to the Bologna treaty, where the goal is to obtain degree standards, more comparable and compatible throughout Europe. Description: The work will include defining a standardized and transparent examination plan in accordance to the Bologna treaty to improve comparability between different programs and is vital for increasing mobility within the workforce. The written Examination document and Protocol, based on the EMM Part 1 document, will act as competence guidance for examiners, students and employers. The Examination plan shall include and define methods for assessment and examination, but also defining measuring methods, marking scales, appeal procedures and responsibility/examiners structure Target group: VET education, sterile technician training Result: An examination plan for the VET VEDAS.Working in different countries with the same important task is is vital to know the examination criteria for those who qualifies. This enables us to exchange workractise and employment Area of application: VET educations Product Languages: English &prd=3 13

14 Product 'Tutor Criteria' Title: Tutor Criteria Product Type: modules Vocational Education for Decontamination And Sterilization of medical equipment a Marketing Text: To identify the tutor criteria is always preferred as well as the necessity to explain the tutor qualifications and experiences.in this module those requirements are described Description: For any education is it vital for the quality to set a standard for tutor criteria and by this standardize the teaching. To ensure the quality from year to year a moderation structure is defined and produced. Target group: Educational organisations for sterile technicians Result: A document, presenteing the most vital criteria for tutor and experts, subject by subject. Area of application: Educational organisations for sterile technicians Product Languages: English &prd=4 14

15 Product 'Validation Criteria for student' Vocational Education for Decontamination And Sterilization of medical equipment a Title: Validation Criteria for student Product Type: modules Marketing Text: To be able to validate ones kowledge and skills is regarded as vital step towards qulification of compentence. This document helps to define the criteria for knowledge and skills and provide ideas on how to do this in a working environment Description: There must be a possibility for those already working within the competence field, to validate their knowledge and skills, and by this reach the same competence level as those training towards a qualification. The outcome is to produce a document stating validation methods, structures and protocols, including self-assessment. Target group: Educational organisations for sterile technicians Result: A document explaining the background to validation and how to gain on it.in the annexes examples are given for those who wish to use it Area of application: Educational organisations for sterile technician Product Languages: English &prd=5 15

16 Events Handing over the project result Date Description The curriculum VEDAS has been handed over to Project sponsor. We have met all objectives and can consider the project successful. Iceland,Latvia, Sweden and Finland are now running educations according to the VEDAS curriculum. Estonia and Norway are on their way and Lithuanian authorities have shown an interest although their financial situation puts it on hold for some time. We kept within the budget and can consider this successful as well. The curriculum can be found at website www. VEDAS.se Target audience Public Contact Information Time and place Sterilization staff and tecknical colleges Event is open to the public december 2013 Final Conference in Brussels Date Description To disseminate the result before parts of the commission, Health counsollers and European Stakeholders. This took place parallel to handing over the project to project owners which was done beginning of December Target audience Public Contact Information Time and place Authorities, the Branch Event is open to the public Brussels Nov

17 Events Dissemination World Congress WFHSS Turkey 2013 Date Description Target audience Public Contact Information Time and place To disseminate the result to all international key stakholders is an importent task. CSSD staff, Educators, National Associations Closed event 6-10 th November, 2013 Turkey General Meeting 5 Date Description Target audience Public Contact Information Time and place this meeting presented the finished work from Examination and Tutor Criteria WP and also kicked off the last, but not least, Validation Criteria with Iceland in teh lead position. The project is heading towards it finalazation in september and descision has been taken to have the final conference in Brussels in NOv The Project Event is open to the public Maria@hansby.se Ålesund 8-10 th April 2013 General meeting 4 Date Description Target audience Public Contact Information Time and place Educational M and M and examination criteria Was discussed and planned for future actvities. WP presented their work and adjustmens was suggested and done the whole project team Event is open to the public maria@hansby.se Malmö 3-5 Dec

18 Events General meeting 2 Date Description General meeting in Gothenburg Sweden to sumit the work being done and kick off new work packages Target audience Public Contact Information Time and place Closed event maria@hansby.se Gothenburg Jan 30- Feb 2 nd 2012 General meeting 3 Date Description Target audience Public Contact Information Time and place To sumit the EMM document and discuss further work for the project. EMM work package presented the fisrt part of their document. This will be finished in dec 2012 Closed event maria@hansby.se Reykjavik June 2012 General Meeting 1 Date Description To kick off the project and start working with the first two Work packages Terms and Definition and Educational Methods and Material Target audience Public Contact Information Time and place Closed event Maria@hansby. se Helsinki 31 Oct- Nov 3 rd