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Are you feeling burnt out in the NHS? Watch on as I talk through the reasons to consider ‘Going It Alone” and the characteristics you need to achieve it. 👀 It’s a big step, but it can be incredibly rewarding with the right support and mindset. To request more information about our licensed consultancy schemes and business training, simply fill out this form - https://lnkd.in/eSdvg_Ax #MidwiferyUK #MaternityCare #MidwiferyEducation

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$78,000 penalties for individual staff for code of conduct breaches were criticised by most key provider and worker voices in their submissions on the draft of the new Aged Care Act. Critics include the main provider association, Aged & Community Care Providers Association, the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation, HSU National, large providers like Bolton Clarke, and faith-based networks like Catholic Health Australia. Yet this issue isn’t mentioned anywhere in the published consultation feedback summary. The specific concern with penalties for the code is that they apply to low-income individuals for even minor breaches of the fairly vague and subjective aged care code of conduct, with prosecutors only needing to prove the offense against a civil standard. It’s grossly unfair and unnecessary given other remedies like banning orders and standard criminal offences. However, this is just one example. There are plenty of other important points made in various submissions and meetings that the consultation summary ignores. The summary also tends to summarise sentiment rather than substantive arguments. This summary isn’t the only way that the Government synthesises feedback. But it’s still concerning that it misses so many major issues raised by key stakeholders. I'm not even surprised. Just disappointed. #agedcare

Last week Florence Nightingale Foundation published a report on the impact of its work on the health and care of the millions of people across the #UK. It’s an inspiring read, showing how the work of a small charity can be so powerful in shaping the agenda of #nursing and #midwifery, working with partners and alone to deliver: - #change through thought #leadership and influence - Improvements in retention by re-motivating staff - Combatting #inequalities - A vision of the nursing and midwifery workforce needed in the future - Enhancements in the #health and well-being of those who work in health and care - Improvements in quality, outcomes and #safety in health and care Thank you to the Foundation’s dedicated team for the skilled work they do in making this possible through insight, determination and good-humour. As we all face the challenges in the future in health and care, the innovative and ground-breaking work of the Florence Nightingale Foundation can help the #NHS and #socialcare across the UK. Please take a look at the report for some examples of practical, impactful, sustainable changes that have been facilitated by our work.

This International Women’s Day, we are spotlighting some exemplary women at the ANMF ACT. We interviewed Shelly Berge, a Workplace Delegate at the ANMF ACT, about the nursing and midwifery profession and who is inspiring her this International Women’s Day. 1. What is the biggest challenge you face with ongoing professional development? Time and money! Victoria has the right idea, with free undergraduate nursing degrees. It would be good to have funded post graduate education programs, with employer/government support for the time involved. 2. How do you think the nursing and midwifery profession has contributed to the economic empowerment of women? By becoming a profession rather than a vocation, nursing is recognised as specialised work that is paid accordingly, (though not handsomely). The flexibility of the hours are helpful for those of us with other responsibilities. 3. Which women inspire you? Aboriginal women! They have suffered so many disadvantages yet still respond so generously, such as with the Uluru Statement from the Heart. I wish we had more Aboriginal nurses. #anmfact #union #IWD2024 #health #midwives #nurses #act #canberra

Get silly for a serious cause on Friday 9 August! Red Nose Day encourages people to wear a red nose, look a bit silly, and make others smile while helping prevent little lives being cut short and supporting grieving families. Red Nose Day funds research, education and bereavement services to support Australian families following stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and sudden unexpected death of an infant (SUDI). The Department of Health’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office supports the implementation of The Safer Baby Bundle and is part of our commitment to reduce preventable stillbirth rates across WA by 20% or more by the year 2025. The Safer Baby Bundle is a national initiative with 5 evidence-based elements to address key areas where improved practice can reduce the number of stillborn babies. Learn more on the Safer Baby Bundle 👉 https://bit.ly/3Wk4Z0w

🤔Pondering a SIGNIFICANT barrier to Midwifery care by insurance plan for families that receive TriCare (a Federal carrier). Can someone explain how the federal government has allocated millions of dollars to educate more midwives that attend accredited education programs that lead to the CM and CPM credential, but TriCare will not reimburse the Certified Midwives and Certified Professional Midwives that complete these academic pathways, also endorsed by ACOG? https://lnkd.in/gYtWnZwf https://lnkd.in/gHiuj5U9 “TRICARE doesn't cover midwife services by a lay midwife, Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) or Certified Midwife (CM).” https://lnkd.in/gZXqR88C 👉Perhaps aggressive education and advocacy needs to be prioritized with CMS and TriCare so the very professionals you are espousing needed in the workforce are reimbursed for services they provide! #GrowMidwives #knowledgeispower #RemoveTheBarriers

We can all donate ourselves. But there is more to be done. Convincing others to donate as well! We all meet friends and family members throughout the weeks and days. Knowing how noble a cause The Indus Hospital is, here are two personal strategies that I use for myself to convince my circle on donating to Indus: Personal Stories and Testimonials: I share compelling personal stories and testimonials from patients who have benefited from the hospital's services. Highlighting real-life examples of how the hospital has positively impacted lives can create an emotional connection and a sense of urgency. I use visuals like photos or videos to make the stories more impactful. Transparent Use of Funds: I emphasize the hospital's transparency and efficient use of donations. I provide clear information on how the funds are allocated and the tangible outcomes they achieve. This, I believe, highlights the hospital's track record of financial integrity and successful projects can build trust and motivate potential donors.

With 1 in 34 mothers facing the risk of death, our goal is to train 50 more midwives. Will you help us? 🤰🏿👩⚕️ 🛖Your generous support can facilitate the provision of life-saving midwifery training to an additional 50 midwives, fostering a ripple effect of positive change across communities. Envision the profound impact as these adept professionals return to their communities, safeguarding the lives of innumerable mothers, infants, and newborns. $35 can cover the expenses of essential supplies for one midwife to undergo intensive training in managing childbirth complications.  $60, you can sponsor the lodging, transportation, and meals for a midwife hailing from a rural community to partake in the training program. $125 can furnish a scholarship for a midwife from a remote village to enroll in a life-saving midwifery course.  $250, you can equip two midwives with advanced delivery skills pivotal for maternal and infant well-being. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/dQ7pB6Pc Your benevolence can bring us closer to realizing a future where babies and mothers thrive sans the specter of inadequate maternity care. Let's make this Mother's Day count. 💖🌺 #MaternalCare #SupportMaternalHealth #MothersDayImpact #ChildMortality

Good Morning Nurses, Midwives and Students of the Profession Before you join a Regsitered Trade Union (RTU) i recommend you do some thorough research as some organisations hold themselves out to be a 'Union' but they are not. These businesses do not have the same rights of representation as the ANMF, HSU, AWU or any other RTU in Australia. Pro Choice Union had submitted an application with the Fair Work Commission and QLD Industrial Relations Commision to become a RTU but they have withdrawn the applicaiton with FWC for a number of reasons - see the link to FWC below. The Red Union hub which includes Nurses Professional Association Australia (NPAA) are not yet a RTU. Many Professional Associations include Pii with membership eg ACN but they may not advise or represent you if you have an Industrial matter including the Disciplinary process. Nursing and Midwifery Advocacy Solutons (NAMAS) are not a Union, we do not have Industrial Rights of representation. However, we are here to assist nurses, midwives and students of the Profession resolve workplace conflict including non-compliance of Industrial, Professional or WHS frameworks by offering information, resources, advice, options and ongoing support at a very affordable cost. We want to ensure that NAMAS subscribers seeing Industrial Representation from their Union, Association or Workplace Dispute Lawyer have all the evidence, and information required to proceed. Alternatively as a NAMAS subscriber you might want to know what a particular employer policy or an Award clause means for you, you can send me an email with your query, or call me, as i will assist you understand the intent of the clause, policy or procedure. Cheers Vicky Stewart ( NAMAS Proprietor and Consultant) https://lnkd.in/g7293-S6 https://lnkd.in/gRHzkSMP