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ANNUAL

REPORT

HEALTHCARE ACADEMY

Table of Contents

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Message From The Head of Healthcare Academy

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Healthcare Academy organizational chart

2022 Highlights Timeline

2022 Educational Activities

Healthcare Academy SWOT Analysis

Healthcare Academy Mission To provide exceptional learning opportunities at par with the global standards L; Loyalty, Learner-Centered E; Excellence A; Accountability R; Respect N; Nurturing

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Healthcare Academy Vision “ To be a national leader in the provision of contemporary evidence-based education facilitated by specialized professionals in developing lifelong selfdirected learners”.

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2022 MESSAGE

Message from the Head of Healthcare Academy

Mohamed Anwar Head of Healthcare Academy, King Hamad University Hospital

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2022 MESSAGE In the year 2022, the Healthcare Academy at King Hamad University Hospital has seen an exponential growth in health profession education and training. Maj Gen (Dr) Sheikh Salman Bin Ateyatallah Alkhalifa, CEO of King Hamad University Hospital, and Dr Dalal Alhasan, Director of Education and Proficiency Centre, have raised the standard of medical and health professions education and training, ensuring that educators inspire the workforce of the future with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver brilliant healthcare. More broadly, our educators are addressing critical workforce challenges in health care by designing and delivering educational interventions addressing clinical workforce learning needs, thereby influencing the quality of care and patient outcomes. Following its designation as a governmental training institution by the Higher Education Council of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Healthcare Academy has firmly established itself as a major provider of formal academic qualification programs for the healthcare profession. This has been a forerunner to the delivery of education programs required for the licensure of healthcare professionals. I am pleased to share with you some of the key developments achieved in 2022 and look forward to the Healthcare Academy's continued growth. Mohamed Anwar Head of Healthcare Academy, King Hamad University Hospital

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2022 HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS 2022 timeline

1st January Healthcare Academy Go Green (Digitalized Competencies and Form)

25th January The Higher Education Accreditation

January

Council

May NHRA Approval of: The Advance Certificate in Phlebotomy. Advanced Certificate in Central Sterile Processing programms.

August 11th September The Start of The Practical Nursing Academic Year with Cohort 10 and The First Cohort of The Advance Certificate In Phlebotomy.

8th May Patient Care Assistance Enhancement Programme

June Expanding The Healthcare Academy Building

September

28th September The First Practical Nursing Cohort to receive their NHRA License

October Healthcare Academy Attended The 2022 Manama Health Conference & Exhibition

13th October The Launch of The Wellness Programme

December

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2022 EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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Lean Focused Training A

workshop

that

aims

to

provide

participants with the core concepts of Lean

management,

tools,

techniques

and metrics. In 2022, the workshop was conducted for a total of 90 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.512.

Nursing Documentation Course A two-hour session which focuses on KHUH Nursing Documentation standards and best practices.

In 2022, the course was conducted for a total of 69 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.6.

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Adult Critical Care Level 1 & 2 Course A course that aims to provide competency training in the care of level 1 and level 2 patients in Intensive Care Units. It highlights assessment of a critical patient, care of a patients invasive and non-invasive ventilation, intubation and extubation of patients, central line management, administration of parenteral nutrition and interpretation of common variations in electrocardiogram. In

2022

the

course

was

conducted for a total of 21 participants with an Average evaluation score of 3.485.

Anesthesia’s Technician Medication Workshop The Online workshop was designed to educated Anesthesia Technicians

regards

the

safe

handling

of

medication

preparations and administration. The workshop was conducted for total of 21 participants. with an average evaluation score of 3.79.

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Hourly Rounds Training The training is aimed to enhance Staff Nurses and PCAs knowledge and skills in implementing effective hourly round practice.

The training was conducted for a total of 191 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.454.

Guestology Workshop A workshop which aims to strengthen and enhance the knowledge and practice in providing guest-centric service in the hospital among healthcare providers. In 2022, the workshop was conducted for a total of 65 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.548.

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High Dependency Cross Training This 1-day didactic and 4-week clinical placement course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills of antenatal ward nursing staff in providing care for high dependency GYN surgical patients.

The training was conducted for a total of 8 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.44.

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Disaster Preparedness Training A training designed to train the Paramedic to sharpen the response skills of mass casualty responders and enable them to manage events effectively in human and/or other resources-challenged area. The training was conducted for a total of 7 participants. The total average evaluation score = 3.28.

Antenatal Emergencies Workshop This

workshop

is

to

train

OB/GYN

Department

Registered Nurses to be able to perform nursing care required for patients with antepartum emergencies. The workshop was conducted for a total of 23 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.71.

Basic Medication Safety Workshop A workshop that focuses on practices that promote safety of medications

through

concepts

of

prevention

of

errors,

patient and family education and LASA. The workshop was conducted for a total of 8 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.66.

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Arabic Language Speaking Course for Healthcare Professionals Develop Arabic speaking skill for Healthcare Professionals to enhance communication with patients thereby improving patient care. The course was conducted for a total of 22 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.29.

OPD Coordinator Training

The training has been formulated to provide the opportunity for Patient Care Assistant to develop their knowledge, clinical skills and deeper understanding in assessing, planning, coordinating and monitoring patient centered treatment plan and to manage their wide range of needs. The training was conducted for a total of 8 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.29.

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PCA Enhancement Programme A programme designed for Practical nurses on the concepts of

caring, client-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, quality improvement, safety, informatics and professionalism. As a member of the health care team, the

practical nurses applies the nursing process to care for clients, utilizing basic nursing skills within a

nurse caring framework. The programme was conducted for a

total of 61 participants with an average evaluation score of

3.44.

Preceptor Workshop A workshop that will highlight core concepts of facilitating assessment of learning needs, setting learning objectives, planning and facilitating learning opportunities during preceptorship. The workshop was conducted for a total of 60 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.503.

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Moving and Handling Workshop A workshop which provides nursing staff training on the guidelines and application of proper moving and handling for safe and efficient delivery of services. The workshop was conducted for a total of 58 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.53.

Moderate Sedation

A 3-hour workshop that enhances nurses’ ability to care for patients who receive moderate sedation. It highlights levels of sedation/ analgesia, medications and pre and postprocedural nursing care of patients who receive conscious sedation/analgesia. The training was conducted for a total of 18 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.39.

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Assertiveness Workshop This workshop that promotes assertiveness in communication, engagement and empowerment in delivering safe and effective care. The workshop was conducted for a total of 14 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.1.

Licensure Preparation Training This training is designed for nurses who are preparing or scheduled their licensure examination. In this training, the nurse will gain and apply strategies in answering multiple choice questions. The workshop was conducted for a total of 55 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.707.

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Medication library This

is

a

self-learning

module

on

operating

the

medication library in the Fresenius Kabi Agilia syringe and infusion pump. The training was conducted for 58 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.39.

Blood Culture Privileging Training Blood culture contamination can compromise the quality of care and lead to unnecessary antibiotic exposure and prolonged length of hospitalization. The Healthcare academy Infection control programs and microbiology laboratories

might

participate

in

designing

and

implementing interventions to decrease contamination rates, and antibiotic stewardship programs could also be engaged

to

improvement

optimize efforts

multidisciplinary to

decrease

blood

quality culture

contamination and improve the collection of blood culture specimens. The practice was conducted once for a total of 30 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.73.

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Medical Interns Orientation Programme

This programme is a brief and structured comprehensive program that provides the framework to prepare medical interns

to

practice

safely

at

KHUH

during

their

internship. It was conducted for a total of 58 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.67.

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Train The Trainer The Train the Trainer (Post Graduate Trainers) Certification Workshop was attended by Heads of Departments, Program Directors and Consultants to further develop the participants with specific methods and tools to facilitate the learning, teaching and assessing in post-graduate medical education. The aim of this program are: To promote trainee centered approach in clinical education. To develop and apply a range of effective leaning, teaching and assessing skills and techniques in post graduate clinical education.

The introduction of the paradigms of education relevant to health professions education: behavourism, cognitivism, constructivism, sociocultural, humanism, and, transformative education has provided the basis for the trainer the differing perspective on the purpose of education, what it means to learn, and the roles of trainers and trainees in the learning process.

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Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Workshop

A

programme

designed

to

provide participants skills in identifying abnormal through

normal cardiac

the

use

and rhythms of

the

systematic approach.

The workshop was conducted for 7 times for a total of 118 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.582.

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Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Training Course The course will be delivered in 20 hours over a three-day period

focusing

on

educating

staff

on

successful

breastfeeding. It aims to provide health-care professionals with the knowledge and skills to helps mothers acquire necessary skills to exclusively breastfeed for six months and continue breastfeeding for two years or beyond.

The course was conducted for a total of 79 participants with an average evaluation score of 3.65.

General Nursing Orientation The General Nursing Orientation programme (GNO) is a planned

comprehensive

programme

that

provides

the

framework to prepare newly hired nursing staff to practice safely at KHUH. This programme uses various teaching strategies such as interactive discussion, skills practice sessions and video presentations. The

orientation

was

conducted

for

a

total

of

99

participants with an average evaluation score of 3.618.

MUST Tool Workshop

A 2-hour theoretical and practical workshop on the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) intended for nurses caring for adult in-patients. The orientation was conducted for a total of 87 participants with an average evaluation score of 3. 527.

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Annual Mandatory Competency Assessment Competency assessment is defined as any system for measuring

and

documenting

personnel

competency.

The goal of competency assessment is to identify problems with employee performance and to correct these

issues

before

they

affect

patient

care.

An

initial competency assessment may reveal the need for specific training of the employee. Competency assessment should be conducted at regular intervals during the employee’s tenure. The Annual Competency Assessment was conducted three times quarterly and conducted in the healthcare academy skill rooms for a total of 1088 participants.

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The Avarage Total Evaluation 3.51

2nd Quarter Evaluation Result

3rd Quarter Evaluation Result

3.51

3.53

4th Quarter Evaluation Result:

3.49

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EQUIPMENT TRAINING

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Equipment Training 2022

There was 54 equipment training that has been arranged by Healthcare Academy for the year 2022. These trainings are requested by various department from BOC and KHUH. The training consists of clinical/application and technical training for some other areas. Continuous training for the equipment

are

requested

when

necessary

to

promote

safety and quality patient care.

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HEALTHCARE ACADEMY ENGLISH PROGRAMMS

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Healthcare English Language Programme (Level 1 &2) The 20- hour course aims to enable the participants to communicate effectively in different professional situations. The course would be helpful for those who work with multicultural/ multinational patients and colleagues. The course enables the learner to be more confident to use professional language skills appropriate in a healthcare setting.

12 participants (3 doctors, 2 staff from blood bank and 7 nurses) attended the program

and

achieved

an

overall

evaluation score of 3.75.

Administrative Support English Course 1 &2 This is a 20-hour course that aims to enhance the skills and behaviors required to enable the participant to be the focal point of communication between the patient and healthcare providers by communicating clearly, precisely and without conceptual errors. 6 administrative clerks attended the program and the overall program evaluation mean score was 3.69 out of 4.

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HEALTHCARE ACADEMY SWOT ANALYSIS

Healthcare Academy SWOT Analysis Admin and logistics support. Learning strategies and Programmes provided evaluation. HAC Staffing manpower. Learners and recognitions. Cost Effectiveness.

Advancement and logistics. Students concerns.

Internal opportunities. External Opportunities. Faculty Programmes Development.

Sustainability. Market competitors.

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Healthcare Academy Strategy, Goals and Objectives STRATEGY, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO POSITION BAHRAIN AS A REGIONAL HUB FOR QUALITY EDUCATION, PRODUCING GRADUATES WITH THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIORS REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE AND SUSTAIN COMPETITIVE GROWTH IN BAHRAIN

STUDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE AN EDUCATION THAT IS RELEVANT AND RESPONSIVE TO THE DEMANDS OF INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS AND ARE EQUIPPED WITH 21ST CENTURY SKILLS(PROBLEM SOLVING, CRITICAL THINKING,

STATUS

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COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK) STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION INTERNATIONALIZATION IS CRITICAL FOR BAHRAIN IN LEVERAGING STRONG GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO ASSIST IN ADVANCING THE QUALITY AND DIVERSITY OF EDUCATION INCREASE ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATION RATES IN KEY PRIORITY AREAS: DIFFERENT PATHWAYS OF POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION , GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND FOREIGN STUDENTS.

INCREASE NON-TRADITIONAL PARTICIPATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

QUALITY INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE QUALITY OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN HIGHER EDUCATION

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CARRIER GUIDANCE

In Progress

PROGRAM ALIGNMENT

In Progress

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