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What past attendees said

“Organised with short/sharp sessions” – Veronika Skuthorp, WA Country Health Services


“Wide range of services and service developments” – Alison Masters, Capital & Coast District Health Board


“Relevant, contemporary, explored issues from planning to operations” – Michael Sitas, Adult Program Mental Health


“Great quality and variety of presentations and networking” – Marin Fisher, WA County Health Services


“Great overview of key activities of states and territories” – Martin Turnball, Victorian Health Department


“Strong learning opportunities” - Margaret Honeyman, SA Health


“Great presentations and networking” – Rowan Davidson, WA Department of Health


“Informative” – Ayisha Chitakunye, Hornsby Hospital Mental Health


“Good mix of presenters and material” – David Gray, QLD Health


“Very informative – a good variety of topics of interest” – Michelle Shek, AIHW


“Valuable conference with a wealth of information” – Megan Wotton, ACT Health


“Very balanced and comprehensive input from various states and territories” – Philip Galley, SA Health


“Good opportunity to learn about policy and initiatives in other mental health systems” – Jane Ryan, NSW Health

 
 
3rd Annual Mental Health Units Conference 2012

3rd Annual Mental Health Units Conference 2012

IIR's 3rd Annual Mental Health Units Conference will bring together Senior Executives from state and regional mental health divisions, key researchers and clinicians in the field to discuss approaches to achieving seamless care between Mental Health Units, Emergency Departments and Community Health services.

21 - 22 June 2012 | Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay

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Achieving best practice in MHUs using evidence based solutions

A comprehensive program addressing challenges faced by staff in Mental Health Units:

  • Nutritional care for Mental Health Patients
  • Risk Management in Acute Mental Health Care
  • Discharge Planning for mental health patients
  • Mental Health Nursing recruitment and retention
  • Reducing seclusion and restraint
  • Incorporating trauma informed care in the Mental Health Unit
  • Safety of women in Inpatient Settings
  • E-Mental Health in Acute Inpatient Units

With key contributions from:

  • Jackie Curtis, Early Psychosis Program, The Bondi Centre
  • Wendy Hoey, Central Queensland Mental Health Service
  • Catherine Schofield and Coral Musket, Department of Health and Human Services Tasmania
  • Sandra Keppich Arnold, The Alfred Hospital
  • Gavin Andrews, CRUfAD, UNSW at St Vincent’s Hospital
  • Darryl Watson and Annette Jones, Adelaide Metro Mental Health Directorate
  • Jan Plain, Macquarie Hospital
  • Meg Vickery, Bloomfield Hospital
  • Robyn Humphries, Northern Area Mental Health Service
  • Ivane St Clair and Tim Lenten, Bendigo Health
  • Patricia Collinson and Cathy Scott, St John of God Hospital North Richmond
  • Jeffrey Thompson, Baillie Henderson Hospital
  • Representative, Northern Psychiatric Unit, Northern Area Mental Health Services

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  This conference is endorsed by APEC No 090810001 as authorised by Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) according to approved criteria. Attendance attracts 10 RCNA CNE points as part of RCNA's Life Long Learning Program (3LP).

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