Annual General MeetingWednesday 9th of September, 2009

Hilton-on the Park - Melbourne

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ASSH Committee 2008/09

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ASSH COMMITTEE MEMBER POSITION

1. LEONIE WATTERSON CHAIR

2. BRENDAN FLANAGAN CHAIR ELECT

3. KATIE WALKER SECRETARY

4. GRAHAM BEAUMONT TREASURER

5. PETER HILL SIAA REPRESENTATIVE

6. PETER CANTWELL SIAA REPRESENTATIVE

7. PATRICK CREGAN MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING

8. MARCUS WATSON MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING

9. BRIAN JOLLY MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING

10. MICHELLE KELLY MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING

11. VAL FOLLOWS RESIGNED

12. DEBBIE WALLEY RESIGNED

13. DEBBIE PATRIDGE RESIGNED

ASSH Committee 2009/10

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ASSH COMMITTEE MEMBER POSITION

1. LEONIE WATTERSON IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

2. BRENDAN FLANAGAN CHAIR

3. KATIE WALKER CHAIR ELECT

4. GRAHAM BEAUMONT TREASURER

5. PETER HILL SIAA REPRESENTATIVE

6. PETER CANTWELL – **UNTIL SEPT 2009 **

7. PATRICK CREGAN MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING

8. MARCUS WATSON MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING

9. BRIAN JOLLY MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING

10. MICHELLE KELLY MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING

11. CHRISTOPHER CHURCHOUSE – NEW MEMBER MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING

12. DEBRA NESTEL – NEW MEMBER MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING

13. VACANT MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING

14. ANDREA COULSELL SECRETARY (NON-VOTING)

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Category Number

Members – Individual 171

Members – Corporate 4

Members – Associate 5

Total 180

Membership Update

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference ratified by SIAA in April 2009Mission statement: To promote simulation education, training and research

to enhance the safety and quality of healthcare in Australia

Key objective: To develop standards of practice regarding the key

applications of simulationCopy available at: siaa.asn.au/activities_health.html

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DOHA Funding July 2007- April 2009

• Secretariat support• DOHA Non Technical Skills project• Curriculum Sharing project

DOHA Funding - Secretariat

• Secretariat support• SimTecT conference• Project work

DoHA NTS Project

The Specialist Trainees in Synthetic Training

Environments project

Aims: To promote specialist training in synthetic learning environments, particularly development of non-technical skills (NTS) relevant to accredited specialist training.

Components:Consultant; Curriculum Mapping Forum; 3 x pilot projects

Report: 12 Recommendations

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DoHA Funding Proposal June 2009

Further secretariat supportAdditional project fundingDeclinedNext steps – proposal to NHWT

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National Health Workforce Taskforce

COAG has agreed to an investment of $96m in clinical training in Simulated Learning Environments (SLEs)

NHWT will develop a national strategy to complement and maximise existing effort and investment

Stage 1: Australia wide mapping of the current SLE programs and planned

future programs. This will include an assessment of ‘SLE readiness’ of particular sites.

Stage 2: Development and establishment of new centres and programs and

the re-development of some existing environments.

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National Health Workforce Taskforce

NHWT has established the Simulated Learning Environments Expert Reference Group

Membership includes: Commonwealth Government, State & Territory Governments, universities and private and not-for-profit health centre providers

ASSH representatives: Leonie Watterson Michelle Kelly Brendan Flanagan

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Other achievements

Submissions Garling Enquiry Submission ANZCA Curriculum Review Process EMEAC Committee Certification Working Party – Chair Harry Owen

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Treasurer’s Report

Last financial year (2008/09):

Equity from previous year (07/08): $29kIncome: $57k

Membership (Net) ($8k)SimTecT Surplus (Net) $65kDoHA Non-Technical Skills Project (Net) $0

Expenditure: $4kProject Officer (included in DoHA) $0Other $4k

Equity at end of year $82k

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Treasurer’s Report

This financial year (2009/10):

Equity from previous year (08/09): $82kIncome: $58k

Membership (Net) ($10k)SimTecT Surplus (Net) $18kExternal funding for Project Officer $50k

Expenditure: $54kProject Officer $49kOther $5k

Equity at end of year $86k

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Next 12 months

• We are on the verge of of a very exciting phase with the prospect of significant investment in simulation at a national level.

• ASSH will seek some seed funding from the govt. in order to continue to grow and prosper as an important peak body within the simulation industry.

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Next 12 months

• The growth and importance of SimTecT Health Simulation conference will continue and the goal of ASSH is to become a self-sufficient entity.

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SimTecT Health Simulation Conference Registrations Summary

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2009 2008

Full Conference Registrations 224 199Day Registrations 94 74

Student Registrations 14 14Exhibitors 48 66TotalHuman Factors day

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Next 12 months

SIAA Professional Development Certification program ASSH has established a sub-committee to advance the SIAA program into healthcare.Invited members are:1.Harry Owen – Flinders University, SA2.Jennifer Keast – Monash University, VIC3.Dylan Campher – QH Skills Development Centre4.Peter Watts – Wellington Hospital, NZ5.Shane Garrett – SIAA Christopher Churchouse – Edith Cowan University WA & ASSH Executive

Committee

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Next 12 months

Key bodies of work:1. A professional development and certification program

for personnel working in SLEs focusing on two groups: instructors and technical staff

2. A guide to career pathways and qualifications aimed to assist personnel seeking a career in simulation learning

3. An accreditation program for providers of simulation training

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Next 12 months

Another important body of work:

Certification of simulation programs - CateMcIntosh working with SSH.

Certification of simulation instructors – Katie Walker working with SSH.

Can these be implemented in Australia?

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SimTecT Health Simulation Conference and plans for 2010

SimTecT 2010: Venue: Melbourne Proposed dates 30th Aug-3rd Sep.

2010 Abstracts close: 30 April, 2010

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ASSH Committee 2009/10

Executive Meeting Schedule 2009/10:

Thursday 12th of November 2009 Thursday 11th of March, 2010 Thursday 15th of July, 2010 Wednesday 1st of September, 2010 Teleconference: Times to be advised and dates subject to change

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ASSH Committee 2009/10

Copy of PowerPoint presentation can be found on the SIAA website:

http://www.siaa.asn.au/activities_health.html

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