APPLICATION FORM

NATIONAL HSCP OFFICEINNOVATION & BEST PRACTICE AWARDS 2018

National Health & Social Care Professions Office Innovation & Best Practice Awards
Please complete the case study template below to capture the reason for the application and indicate which key strategic theme the initiative relates to. The case study will be judged on the degree to which the initiative has delivered on one or more of the strategic themes listedbelow. The word count for each section should not exceed 300 words.
Who can apply?
Examples:
  • Any qualifiedindividual or group of health and social care professionals currentlyunder the remit of the National HSCP Office*working in HSE, Voluntary Provider, Section 38 or other publicly funded health and social care service
  • HSCP* Managers/Team Leadersworking in HSE, Voluntary Provider, Section 38 or other publicly funded health and social care service
  • HSCP*Professional bodies
Note: The initiative must be led by or have significant contribution from HSCPs*
Applicant(s)
Name:
Profession:
Employer organisation:
Contact details:
Email:
Tel:
Include the lead and all members of the team involved including name, profession, employer organisation and contact details as above
The word count for each section below should not exceed 300 words.
1 / Details of the organisation and site
2 / Title of innovation/ best practice initiative
3 / Understanding the problem
The problem or challenge faced and brief description of the innovation or improvement initiative
4 / Aims & Objectives
Describe the aim and main objective(s) of the initiative
5 / Method and approach
Describe the approach to implementing / making the changes to achieve the objective(s).Include any enablers, early successes / barriers overcome.
6 / Results and evaluation - Demonstrating Impact
How has this innovative practice/best practice initiative delivered against one (or more) of the key strategic themes described by theNational HSCP Office?
Please describe the progress made and in particular the impact it has had on the quality and cost of the care delivered (figures/ values extremely useful).
7 / Key learning points
8 / Plans for Spread
Has the innovation/initiative been shared/any plans to share with others? What is the potential for transferability? Any other awards or recognition?
9 / Key Contacts
Any other key contacts/collaborators?
10 / I confirm that this Application has the support of Manager / Sponsor within the organisation.
Name:
Position
Date:
11 / I am happy to validate the authenticity of the existence of the project on which an application is being made.
Manager / Sponsor Signature:
Project Name:

*Health and Social Care Professions currently under the remit of the National HSCP Office are: Audiology, Clinical biochemistry, Clinical Engineering, Clinical Measurement (includes 5 disciplines cardiac, GI, neurophysiology, respiratory & vascular), Counsellors/ Therapists, Dietetics, Medical Physics, Medical Scientist, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Perfusionists, Phlebotomy, Physiotherapy, Play Therapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Social Care Work, Social Work, Speech & Language Therapy Page 1

APPLICATION FORM

NATIONAL HSCP OFFICEINNOVATION & BEST PRACTICE AWARDS 2018

National HSCP Office InnovationBest Practice Awards 2018 –

Key themes for each award are informed bykey strategic documents and programmes:

*Health and Social Care Professions currently under the remit of the National HSCP Office are: Audiology, Clinical biochemistry, Clinical Engineering, Clinical Measurement (includes 5 disciplines cardiac, GI, neurophysiology, respiratory & vascular), Counsellors/ Therapists, Dietetics, Medical Physics, Medical Scientist, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Perfusionists, Phlebotomy, Physiotherapy, Play Therapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Social Care Work, Social Work, Speech & Language Therapy Page 1

APPLICATION FORM

NATIONAL HSCP OFFICEINNOVATION & BEST PRACTICE AWARDS 2018

  • SláinteCare Report 2017
  • HSE Service Plan 2018
  • HSCP Education & Development Strategy
  • Healthy Ireland
  • Programme for Health Service Improvement
  • New Children's Hospital
  • Women & Infant’s Programme
  • Trauma Report
  • National Clinical and Integrated Care Programmes

*Health and Social Care Professions currently under the remit of the National HSCP Office are: Audiology, Clinical biochemistry, Clinical Engineering, Clinical Measurement (includes 5 disciplines cardiac, GI, neurophysiology, respiratory & vascular), Counsellors/ Therapists, Dietetics, Medical Physics, Medical Scientist, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Perfusionists, Phlebotomy, Physiotherapy, Play Therapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Social Care Work, Social Work, Speech & Language Therapy Page 1

APPLICATION FORM

NATIONAL HSCP OFFICEINNOVATION & BEST PRACTICE AWARDS 2018

National HSCP Office Innovation & Best Practice -Award Key Strategic Themes

Please tick one theme which best fits your example of Best Practices/Innovation

  1. Population health approach with HSCP focus on prevention and proactive care
/
  1. Reshaping care
developing integrated, person-centred seamless care,
care delivered as close to home as possible & at the lowest level of complexity needed
engagement with patients/service users, co-design, co-production /
  1. Driving quality improvement, delivering sustainable quality and safety
Best evidence based practice
Quality improvement methodology
Innovation to improve experience &/or outcomes for patients/service user & /or service
Demonstrates extended scope and advanced practice
Modernise and maximise resources (facilitates effective, efficient care)
Transferable /
  1. Demonstrating professional leadership
/
  1. Strengthening interdisciplinary working
/
  1. Innovating and transforming eHealth solutions
/
  1. Supporting HSCP workforce engagement and development as appropriate
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Email completed application form to
Email subject line –National HSCP OfficeInnovation & Best Practice Awards 2018
Closing date for receipt of applications – 17:00 on Wednesday 25th of April 2018
KEY DATES - The awards will be presented at the National Health and Social Care Professions Office Innovation & Best Practice Awards Ceremony on 10thOctober 2018 in Farmleigh and finalists for each award will be invited to attend the Conference.

*Health and Social Care Professions currently under the remit of the National HSCP Office are: Audiology, Clinical biochemistry, Clinical Engineering, Clinical Measurement (includes 5 disciplines cardiac, GI, neurophysiology, respiratory & vascular), Counsellors/ Therapists, Dietetics, Medical Physics, Medical Scientist, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Perfusionists, Phlebotomy, Physiotherapy, Play Therapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Social Care Work, Social Work, Speech & Language Therapy Page 1

APPLICATION FORM

NATIONAL HSCP OFFICEINNOVATION & BEST PRACTICE AWARDS 2018

*Health and Social Care Professions currently under the remit of the National HSCP Office are: Audiology, Clinical biochemistry, Clinical Engineering, Clinical Measurement (includes 5 disciplines cardiac, GI, neurophysiology, respiratory & vascular), Counsellors/ Therapists, Dietetics, Medical Physics, Medical Scientist, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Perfusionists, Phlebotomy, Physiotherapy, Play Therapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Social Care Work, Social Work, Speech & Language Therapy Page 1