Annual Report 2004-2005 - Forensicare

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Director of Psychological Services’ Report Psychologists are active in all realms of Forensicare activity, and developments in psychology play an important role in the organisation. Clinically, psychologists are engaged in specialist psychological assessment and intervention across the service. This year we developed the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Clinic for Psychosis in the Thomas Embling Hospital, led by Dr. Neil Thomas. Psychologists are also active providing assessments to the courts (the number of assessments conducted has risen dramatically from 20 in 2000 to more than 130 by the end of 2004) and most are active in the area of research. Forensicare psychologists delivered 11 papers and 5 workshops at the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services Conference which was held in Melbourne from 18-21 April 2005. Psychologists continue to make a major contribution to the Consolidating and Strengthening Clinical Programs initiative (CSCP), together with allied health and nursing staff. Members of the nursing staff, in particular, have assumed leadership roles in the CSCP initiative. Significant CSCP developments over the past year include the provision of organisation wide training and the commencement of assessments. Many of the programs in both the Dual Diagnosis and Offending Issues areas have also been completed and are now running. Two major staffing changes occurred in psychology this year. First, after many years of service as a psychologist, senior psychologist and then principal psychologist, David Willshire changed roles in 2005. He took up a part-time appointment in our community service as Principal Consultant Psychologist overseeing specialist projects and providing clinical service. I am particularly grateful to David for his service and assistance to me in my role. Finally, in early 2005 a reorganisation of the Community Forensic Mental Health Health Service saw the creation of the position of Manager of the Problem Behaviour Program and Lisa Warren was appointed into that role. She has quickly assumed an important role in continuing to develop the Problem Beviour Program. Professor James Ogloff Director of Psychological Services, Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health Foundation Professor of Clinical Forensic Psychology, Monash University Another major initiative is the ongoing development with Monash University to create a Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science. As part of the Centre, the development of the first four units that will comprise the Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science (FBSci) is nearing completion. The FBSci program integrates the knowledge and skills of a range of disciplines that work at the crossroads of law and mental or behavioural health (e.g., social work, medicine and psychiatry, clinical/forensic psychology, law, criminology and public administration). It is anticipated that the first subjects will be offered at the commencement of the 2006 academic year. This exciting new program will be of interest to Forensicare staff and to others working at the interface of law, medicine, and health sciences. 14
Nursing Practice Director’s Report Forensicare is a broad canvas of opportunity for nurses’ professional development. Nurses occupy key roles in management, leadership and clinical practice across the Forensicare programs. Nurses also contribute policy and service development, research and education. In terms of professional education, the nursing education programs at Forensicare continue to be highly regarded. Over 150 undergraduate students undertake clinical placements each year and interest is high in the Graduate Nurse Program. The enthusiasm, support and willingness of our nursing staff to provide clinical teaching are consistently reported as what students find most helpful. In addition, Forensicare nurses were enrolled in further education courses including Graduate Diploma, Honours and Masters. The International Association of Mental Health Services conference held in Melbourne in April 2005 was a significant event that enabled our nursing staff to meet colleagues from interstate and overseas. Forensicare nurses were well represented among the delegates at both the conference and the Nurses’ Forum, and the Forensicare display and the tours of Thomas Embling Hospital (that were offered as a conference elective) were coordinated by our Clinical Nurse Educator, Mandy Donley. It was particularly rewarding to hear comments made by conference delegates on the friendliness and professionalism of our nurses. Nurses continued to make a sound contribution to the implementation of the Consolidating and Strengthening Clinical Programs (CSCP) project by coordinating and providing training, reviewing documentation and monitoring the progress of implementation. Future plans include nurses being involved in the patient programs that are being developed. Drawing on the CSCP content, nursing staff developed and presented a one day workshop for area mental health services nurses on the knowledge and skills required for caring for a patient who has an offending history. The workshop evaluation was excellent. Much of what was achieved by nurses in 2004-2005 was due to our established successful recruitment practices and good retention of nurses. Victoria is currently experiencing major problems with nursing recruitment, and this is likely to impact on Forensicare in the future. Our reputation for providing a safe and supportive environment, opportunities for professional development and competent colleagues should minimise the impact of the recruitment difficulties being experienced both within the state and nationally. Nurses remain an invaluable resource at Forensicare. Trish Martin Director of Nursing Practice 15
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GLOSSARY 78 Acute Assessment Unit /
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