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Last updated:
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Document Owner:
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To be reviewed by:
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Related legislation and
Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act; Code
standards:
of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights
1996 (the Code of Rights); Health Information Privacy
Code 1994; Treaty of Waitangi; Department of
Corrections Study Assistance Policy; Health and Safety
at Work Act 2015; CORNERSTONE® Aiming for
Excellence.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 2
SCOPE ................................................................................................................................ 2
DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 2
CORE TRAINING PROGRAMME........................................................................................ 2
Recording of Clinical Training .............................................................................................. 4
POST GRADUATE ASSISTANCE ...................................................................................... 4
Criteria for Assessing Post Grad Study Assistance Applications .......................................... 4
Post-graduate Study Assistance Process ............................................................................. 6
Unsuccessful Completion of Study ....................................................................................... 7
Study Bond Agreements ...................................................................................................... 7
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME (CAP) ....................................................... 7
USING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION FOR RESEARCH AND STUDY
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PURPOSES.............................................................................................................. 8
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SEMINAR/CONFERENCE/SHORT COURSE APPLICATIONS .......................................... 9
Criteria for Assessing Seminar / Conference / Short Course Applications ............................ 9
Conferences/seminars/short courses under $200 process ................................................. 10
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Conferences/seminars/short courses over $200 process ................................................... 10
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Overseas Conference Applications .................................................................................... 11
APPENDIX 1: HS APPLICATION FOR POST GRAD STUDY ASSISTANCE................... 12
APPENDIX 2: HS APPLICATION FOR CONFERENCE/SEMINAR/SHORT
COURSE ................................................................................................................ 13
APPENDIX 3: PRELIMINARY APPLICATION TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH ................ 14
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Introduction
1.
Professional development for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Health Care
Assistants is a core component of providing a quality health service to prisoners, and
is required to meet the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act and Nursing
Council NZ competency requirements.
2.
The following policy and procedure outlines Health Services support and processes
for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Health Care Assistants professional
development.
Scope
3.
This policy applies to all Health Services Registered Nurses (RNs), Enrolled Nurses
(ENs) and Health Care Assistants (HCAs).
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Definitions
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Clinical Training
This is funded and managed internally, but may include courses / seminars /
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conferences / sessions undertaken by external providers.
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Core Training Programme
This is training that is compulsory for all RNs, ENs and HCAs as applicable.
6.
Learning Management System (LMS)
LMS is a database that lets users store learning information of professional
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when courses are beginning and ending, permissions, course costing, and it tracks a
learner’s progress / results.
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Approved Health Care Assistant
An unregulated support worker. Health care assistants always work under the
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direction and supervision of a registered nurse. An approved health care assistant:
has successfully completed the NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health and
Wellbeing
is employed in the High Dependency Unit (Rimutaka), and Rata Unit
(Waikeria)
is able to administer oral medicines, ear/eye drops, and topical creams
/lotions when the required competencies have been met and is approved by
the HCM (HDU and Rata Units only). Core Training Programme
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The content of the core training programme is determined by the Principal Health
Advisor in conjunction with Clinical Health Leadership Team (CHLT) each financial
year. Every year a core training programme will be developed by CHLT. Final
approval of the training programme sits with the Director Offender Health who has
ultimate responsibility for ensuring the available budget is not exceeded.
9.
In the development of the programme feedback from the Clinical Quality Forums and
Clinical Governance Committees will be considered by CHLT.
10.
The following programmes for Registered Nurses must be included:
Criterion
Training
Frequency of training (at a minimum)
required
Registered Nurse Orientation
One off requirement
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC)
Full course
One off requirement
Refresher
Every 2 years
Primary Mental Health (PMH)
Full course
One off requirement
Refresher
Every 2 years the
CPR and AED
Alternate years to PHEC refresher
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The following programmes for Enrolled Nurses must be included:
Criterion
Training
Frequency of training (at a minimum)
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required
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Enrolled Nurse Orientation
One off requirement
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC)
Full course
One off requirement
Refresher
Every 2 years
Primary Mental Health (PMH)
Full course
One off requirement
Refresher
Every 2 years
CPR and AED
Alternate years to PHEC refresher
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The following programmes for Health Care Assistants must be included:
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Criterion
Training
Frequency of training (at a minimum)
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HCA Orientation to include an overview
One off requirement
of PMH
CPR and AED
Every 2 years
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Approved HCAs will complete the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
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(Level 3) Health Assistance (or higher) if certificate not already achieved.
14.
The following programmes must be completed by all staff. The Health Centre
Manager (HCM) or Assistant Health Centre Manager (AHCM) will ensure that all staff
members have completed and can provide evidence of Cornerstone© core
requirements, listed below:
Criterion
Training required
Frequency of training
(at a minimum)
Code of Health and Disability Services
Level 1 and/or 2
Every 5 years
Consumers’ Rights 1996
Health Information Privacy Code 1994
Level 1 and/or 2
Every 5 years
Privacy Act 1993
Level 1 and/or 2
Every 5 years
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Cultural Competence
Level 1
Every 5 years
Treaty of Waitangi – ‘Partnership, Participation
Level 1
Every 5 years
and Protection’
Code of Conduct and Professional Boundaries
One off requirement
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Each Health Centre must have sufficient nursing staff appropriately trained to meet
the needs of the Health Centre and prison population:
Criterion
Training required
Frequency of training
(at a minimum)
Infection Control – disinfection and sterilisation
Level 1
Every 3 years
policies and procedures
Vaccinator training - IMAC
Initial 2 day training
Every 2 years
Cervical smear taking for women’s prisons
3 day training
One off
Recording of Clinical Training
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16.
A record of core training organised by National Office will be recorded in LMS by NO
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Administration Support - Health following attendance at the training.
17.
Local in-house clinical training, (e.g. peer review sessions, talks from external
clinicians) and CPR/AED training is to be recorded in LMS, by the Health Centre
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Manager, Assistant Health Centre Manager or Team Leader following attendance at
the training.
18.
Nurses are responsible for recording their activities of professional development for
their own nursing portfolios.
Post Graduate Assistance
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Criteria for Assessing Post Grad Study Assistance Applications
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Prior to applying for Study Assistance Health Staff need to have completed the
following:
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worked for Health Services for more than six months.
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completed their induction programme.
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completed all core training requirements.
18.4
staff who have completed their PDRP or be on the pathway will be eligible for
tertiary level assistance in future.
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The following criteria and considerations will be used when assessing every
application for study assistance
Considerations
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Study priority
Relevance to our service delivery i.e.
registered nurse prescribing
health assessment
mental health
chronic disease or long term condition management
Primary Health Nursing
The application needs to strongly relate to primary healthcare
services.
Career Goals and Direction
The application needs to reflect and consider the overall career goals
and direction, which can be demonstrated in the PDC.
Applicants must be on the PDRP Pathway.
Consideration wil be given to whether the application is a ‘one-off’
request or a request for a longer course of study e.g. a Master’s
Degree.
Quality of application –
The applicant must state the purpose of the study and the anticipated
Purpose and Benefit
benefit to both themselves (in terms of development) and the work
the
unit (in terms of output).
Consideration will be given to applicants who have conveyed a
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substantive outline of the purpose and benefit for their application. A
cut and paste from course outlines will not be considered acceptable.
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Demonstrated commitment
Consideration will be given to other activities that have been
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achieved while working for the Department and these will be
demonstrated in a PDC. These could include holding a portfolio,
undertaking or supporting a quality project or initiative, providing
feedback on clinical policies.
21.
Funding for approved study will be as follows:
Up to 50% of course / study fees and any mandatory levies on registration and
payment of the remaining 50% paid 6 months after successful completion.
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Four study days will be approved for each post graduate paper
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Post-graduate Study Assistance Process
22.
All Post-graduate Study Assistance applications (Appendix 1) are called for in
November and April each year.
23.
All applications must be submitted to CHLT to meet set deadlines. Late applications
will not be considered.
Staff member discusses course for next semester with HCM, and if agreed to, staff member arranges
completion of Application for Post-graduate Study Assistance Form found at
http://corrnet.corrections.govt.nz/__data/assets/word_doc/0011/799517/Appendix_1_HS_Application_for_
Post_Grad_Study_Assistance.docx including
all relevant details.
HCM sends application to Regional Clinical Director (RCD). If in agreement, RCD submits application
to CHLT for final approval or decline
before the set deadlines.
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Approved Applications
Declined Applications
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If approved by CHLT, staff member receives
If declined RCD advises staff member of
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letter from National Office advising of decision
reason for decline.
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and bonding arrangements if 3rd or more paper.
Staff member registers for study with tertiary
institution.
Staff member pays all course fees and submits an Expense Claim Form found at
http://corrnet.corrections.govt.nz/__data/assets/excel_doc/0006/725019/Expense_Claim_Form_-
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_final_version_16_06_15.xlsx with proof of payment to National Office for 50% of the amount CHLT
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have agreed to fund.
Staff member to submit an article for the newsletter to share their knowledge.
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The remaining 50% is paid to the staff member 6 months following notification of successful completion
of the paper if the staff member is still employed by the Department of Corrections. Staff member
submits proof of successful completion, proof of payment and an Expense Claim Form found at
http://corrnet.corrections.govt.nz/__data/assets/excel_doc/0006/725019/Expense_Claim_Form_-
_final_version_16_06_15.xlsx to National Office for the remaining 50% of the amount CHLT have agreed
to fund.
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Unsuccessful Completion of Study
24.
Health Services staff who fail to achieve a passing grade or who leave the
Department during the study period will not be able to claim reimbursement for the
portion of the tuition and exam fees that they have paid for that year.
25.
If the staff member has failed to achieve a passing grade, CHLT will carefully
consider the reasons for failure before approving any further study assistance for that
staff member.
Study Bond Agreements
26.
Health Services staff who are applying for their 3rd and any subsequent Health
Services funded post-graduate paper will be bonded. Each paper will carry a 12
month bond period. From the confirmation of the completion of the paper.
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Failure to complete bond period:
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Health Services staff who leave before completing their bond are required to refund
the Department a portion of the fees and associated costs equivalent to the
incomplete portion (expressed in a percentage) of the bond. A table of examples is
under Act
set out below:
Percentage of bond completed before
Percentage refund of fees and associated
leaving
costs to Department
25% complete
75% refund
50% complete
50% refund
75% complete
25% refund
Over 75%
Complete Nil refund
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Competency Assessment Programme (CAP)
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The Department will provide assistance for overseas trained nurses who are working
for the Department and have not yet achieved competency to practice in New
Zealand.
29.
An applicant will be bonded (see paragraphs
26) -
30.
Applicants must have worked for the department for a minimum of 6 months.
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All Department of Corrections mandatory training requirements must be completed
before the application is made.
32.
Applicants must have full support from their HCM in writing.
33.
Consideration for financial support for the programme from national office will be on a
case by case basis, be approved by CHLT and be subject to successful completion
of the programme.
34.
Any paid or unpaid study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Prison Director,
all costs incurred will be carried by the prison.
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35.
On successful completion of a CAP programme the staff member can apply for a
vacant RN position.
Using Department Information for Research and Study Purposes
36.
Health Services staff who conduct research on aspects of the Department’s business
in the course of their study need to meet certain requirements regarding access to,
and use of, Department information.
37.
Staff are encouraged to focus their study on aspects of the Department’s business
but must recognise that the Department retains control and ownership of any
information collected.
38.
Staff who wish to conduct research on aspects of the Department’s business towards
their course of study must obtain prior permission from the Research and Evaluation
Steering Committee, if interviewing staff or offenders. The Committee will consider
the appropriateness of the research and the proposed dissemination and use of the
the
Department's information.
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39.
The first stage involves the submission of a preliminary application (Appendix 3) to
the Research and Evaluation Steering Committee. This provides an overview of the
research. If this is approved by the committee, the researcher is then asked to
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prepare and submit a more detailed application, which includes comprehensive
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details of the proposed project.
40.
Proposals have to be of a high standard, and are required to have ethics approval
from an appropriate body (for example, a University).
41.
The Research and Evaluation Steering Committee is chaired by the Deputy Chief
Executive Service Development, and includes the National Manager
Communications, the Director Research and Analysis, the Chief Psychologist, the
Chief Probation Officer, the Chief Custodial Officer, the Chief Policy Adviser, the
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Director Quality and Performance, and the Director Offender Health. Each of these
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individuals provides advice from their particular areas of responsibility and expertise.
The Committee meets every six weeks to assess applications. It particularly focuses
on the potential strategic or operational benefits to the Department of the research.
This is balanced against the costs and demands of facilitating the research in
practice – for example, completing security checks and approvals, staff time in
escorting the researcher around prison and monitoring their safety, and accessing
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data and any risks to the Department either operational or reputational.
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Once the research has been completed, the researcher is required to submit their
research report in draft to the Committee. The Committee reviews it to ensure the
conclusions are an accurate reflection of the findings and of the Department’s
policies and operations.
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Seminar/Conference/Short Course Applications
Criteria for Assessing Seminar / Conference / Short Course Applications
43.
All study leave for seminar/conference/short course applications will be at the
discretion of the Health Centre Manager taking into consideration; length of service,
site training requirements and performance development conversations with that
employee. The following criteria and considerations will be used when assessing
applications for seminar and conference applications:
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Priority
Relevance to our service delivery i.e.
registered nurse prescribing
health assessment
mental health
chronic disease or long term condition management
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Primary Health Nursing
The application needs to strongly relate to primary healthcare
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services.
Career Goals and Direction
The application needs to reflect and consider the overall career goals
and direction, which can be demonstrated in the PDC.
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Applicants should be on the PDRP Pathway.
Quality of application –
The applicant must state the purpose of the study and the anticipated
Purpose and Benefit
benefit to both themselves (in terms of development) and the health
team and the organisation (in terms of output).
Consideration will be given to applicants who have conveyed a
compelling purpose and benefit to support their application. A cut
and paste from course outlines will not be considered acceptable.
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Demonstrated commitment
Consideration will be given to other activities that have been
Information
achieved while working for the Department and these will be
demonstrated in a PDC. These could include holding a portfolio,
undertaking or supporting a quality project or initiative, or providing
feedback on clinical policies.
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Conferences/seminars/short courses under $200 process
44.
The process for conferences/seminars/short courses costing
under $200: (Appendix
2) is as follows
Staff member discusses conference/seminar/course with HCM, and if HCM endorses, staff member
completes form HS 6.7.1 found at
http://corrnet.corrections.govt.nz/__data/assets/word_doc/0005/801680/Appendix_2_HS_Application_for_
Conference_Seminar_Short_Course.docx HCM signs form stating reason for recommendation to attend.
HCM sends form to RCD for final approval. If RCD endorses, copy of form sent to Administrator Health
Services, National Office for inclusion on training register.
Staff member registers for course
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Invoice paid via PCard by HCM at prison or via shopping cart created in SRM by Health Centre (cost
centre 8994).
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Conference/seminar attended and attendee shares knowledge gained/presents overview of course to staff
at health centre.
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Conferences/seminars/short courses over $200 process
45.
The process for conferences/seminars/short courses costing
over $200 (Appendix 2)
is as follows:
Staff member discusses conference/seminar/short course with HCM, and if HCM supports attendance,
staff member completes form HS 6.7.1 found at
http://corrnet.corrections.govt.nz/__data/assets/word_doc/0005/801680/Appendix_2_HS_Application_for
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HCM sends form to RCD. If endorsed, RCD submits application to CHLT for final approval or decline.
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Declined
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If approved staff member receives e-mail from
If declined RCD advises staff member of
National Office confirming application approved.
reason for decline.
If approved, staff member registers for
conference/seminar/short course.
Invoice paid via PCard by HCM or via shopping cart created in SRM by Health Centre (cost centre 8994).
Conference/seminar attended and attendee shares knowledge gained/presents overview of course to
staff at health centre and provides article for the Health Services Newsletter.
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Overseas Conference Applications
46.
There are limited opportunities for attendance at overseas conferences. All overseas
travel is approved by the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE).
47.
An application to attend or present an overseas conference must follow the initial
conference application process. If the application is approved by CHLT an additional
requirement is that a business case is developed and supported by the HCM and
RCD.
48.
The business case must be submitted to CHLT. If it is approved by CHLT It will be
forwarded for the consideration and approval from the DCE.
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Appendix 1: HS Application for Post Grad Study Assistance
Please complete this form electronically – then email to your HCM Boxes for text are expandable
Employee details
Name: Click here to enter text. Service/Group: Click here to enter text.
Position: Click here to enter text. Location: Click here to enter text.
Post-grad Study applying for
Study/Paper Name: Click here to enter text.
Semester: Choose an item.
Study Year: Click here to enter text.
Training Institute: Click here to enter text.
Study Duration: Click here to enter text.
If the course of study is part of a qualification spanning more than one year, describe the qualification
here and complete the next section.
Click here to enter text.
Related Study
If relevant, describe any papers relating to the qualification passed in previous years and include
papers planned for future years to complete the qualification.
Click here to enter text.
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Purpose and Benefit
State the purpose of the study and the anticipated benefit to both yourself (in terms of development)
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and the work unit (in terms of output).
You need to promote yourself and provide justification to the benefit of the programme of study to the
Department in this section. Click here to enter text.
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Fees and Associated Costs
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Describe all fees and associated costs involved in the course of study.
Click here to enter text.
Funding
50% of course fees will be paid (if application has been accepted with proof of enrolment and
payment of fees) with the remaining 50% paid within 6 months of successful completion.
Reporting
Employees are expected to report regularly to their manager on progress during study. NB: You must
provide an article for the Health newsletter for each paper studied.
Bond Arrangements
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Confirm that you are prepared to accept a bonding arrangement if your application is accepted:
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Choose an item.
PDRP
HCM to advise where applicant is on the PDRP Pathway. Choose an item.
Date:
Click here to enter a date.
Sign Off
Staff Member Signature: Date
Click here to enter a date.
HCM reason for supporting/declining application: Click here to enter text.
Official
Choose an item. HCM Signature Date
Click here to enter a date.
RCD reason for supporting/declining application: Click here to enter text.
Choose an item. RCD Signature: Date
Click here to enter a date.
Important Note
All Post-graduate Study Assistance applications are called for in November and April each year.
All applications
must be submitted to CHLT to meet set deadlines; late applications will not be
considered.
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Appendix 2: HS Application for Conference/Seminar/Short Course
HS Application for Conference/Seminar/Short Course
HS 6.7.1
Note: This is not the form to use for Post-Grad and PDRP Applications.
Please complete this form electronically – then email to your HCM Boxes for text are expandable
Employee Details
Name:
Click here to enter text.
Health Centre:
Click here to enter text.
Employment Start Date:
Click here to enter a date.
Conference/Seminar/Short Course Details
Attach conference/seminar information (brochures, pamphlets etc)
Name of Conference/Seminar/Short Course:
Click here to enter text.
Venue and City:
Click here to enter text.
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Date(s) of Conference/Seminar/Short Course:
Click here to enter a date.
Outline of Conference/Seminar/Short Course:
Click here to enter text.
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Relevancy to Primary Health Care and Benefit to
Click here to enter text.
Staff Member and Health Centre:
Noted on Staff Member Performance and Development Conversation Documentation: Choose an item.
If “No” indicate why: Click here to enter text.
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Has the Staff Member Completed: Health Induction Programme: Choose an item.
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Health Core Training: Choose an item. PHEC: Choose an item. PMH: Choose an item.
Costs
Conference/Seminar Registration Cost
$
Click here to enter.
Conference Costs Click here to enter description.
$
Click here to enter.
Other Conference Costs Click here to enter description.
$
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h
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r
e
t
o
enter.
Accommodation
Hotel Arrival Date:
Click here to enter a date.
Hotel Departure Date:
Click here to enter a date.
Total Number of Nights’ Accommodation Required:
Click here to enter text.
Cost per Night:
$ Click here to enter. Total Cost of Accommodation:
$
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c
k
here to enter.
Travel
Travel
type: Choose an item.
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Date of Departure:
Approx Time:
Place Departing From:
Information
Click here to enter a date.
Click here to enter text.
Click here to enter text.
Date of Return:
Approx Time:
Place Returning From:
Click here to enter a date.
Click here to enter text.
Click here to enter text.
Travel Costs:
$
Click here to enter.
Other Anticipated Costs: Describe: Click here to enter text.
$
Click here to enter.
Total Costs:
$
Click here to enter.
Report/Feedback/Education
Date written report to be provided to Health Centre Manager:
Click here to enter a date.
Official
Presentation or newsletter article to Health Staff Required: Choose an item. Click here to enter a date.
Date of Presentation:
Sign Off
Staff Member Signature: Date
Click here to enter a date.
HCM reason for supporting/declining application: Click here to enter text.
Choose an item. HCM Signature Date
Click here to enter a date.
RCD reason for supporting/declining application: Click here to enter text.
Choose an item. RCD Signature: Date
Click here to enter a date.
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Appendix 3: Preliminary Application to Undertake Research
Use this short form to provide the Department of Corrections with an overview of your
proposed research programme. This will be either
accepted or declined by the Research
and Evaluation Steering Committee at its next meeting following submission of the
preliminary application.
Where a preliminary application is accepted, the applicant will be invited to submit a full
application, which will be
approved or declined at a subsequent Research and Evaluation
Steering Committee meeting.
All researchers whose projects are approved through this process will be expected to sign a
Research Agreement with the Department. As part of the Research Agreement, researchers
will be required to provide a copy of the final draft of the thesis paper, research report or
similarly described document, to the Department for review prior to submission, completion,
and/or publication.
Boxes for text are expandable (please do not type in the shaded areas).
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General information
(Applicant to complete)
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Project title
Click here to enter text.
Name of applicant/researcher
Click here to enter text.
Mail address
Click here to enter text.
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Email
Click here to enter text.
Phone
Click here to enter text.
Organisation and department
Click here to enter text.
(If a student) Degree programme that
Click here to enter text.
this research will be part of
Supervisor(s) name
Click here to enter text.
Link(s) to supervisor(s) faculty profile
Click here to enter text.
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Are you currently working for the
Choose an item.
Information
Department of Corrections:
Manager name
Click here to enter text.
Email address of supervisor(s) and/or
Click here to enter text.
Manager.
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Details of research project
Statement of purpose / objectives /
Click here to enter text.
hypothesis to be tested
What information will the research / evaluation aim
to provide?
Describe your methodology
Click here to enter text.
Provide an overview of the proposed approach to
this research, including items such as:
data collection methods
intended location for data collection
sample size
research subjects required (e.g., female
prisoners, sex offenders, Probation Officers
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etc.)
use of control / comparison group
measurement / assessment tools that will be
used.
Describe your outcomes
Click here to enter text.
What data will be produced? How will the
interpretation of data be managed? Where / in
what form is it intended that the research findings
are published?
Review of all final reports by the Department
of Corrections is required prior to any public
release of findings.
Benefits of the research to the
Click here to enter text.
Department
What are the expected benefits to the
Department? How could the research be used to
improve the Department’s outcomes?
Project logistics
What resources do you require from
Click here to enter text.
the
Corrections?
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Resources include:
Access to data
Access to staff
Access to offenders and/or their files
Interview rooms
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Etc.
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Please indicate how many hours of staff or
offender time you are likely to require.
Research staff
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Provide the names of all researchers who will be
participating, and explain their roles.
Timelines
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When do you hope to commence data collection?
What deadlines exist for specific phases of the
research project? Allowing for delays,
when is
the research likely to be completed.
Released
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Academic transcripts or professional curriculum vitae
If you are a student, please provide your most recent university transcript. Otherwise, please
attach a C.V. with relevant examples of work in this or associated areas.
Official
Ethical, legal & cultural considerations
Ethics approval is a precursor to the research being approved by the Department’s
Research and Evaluation Steering Committee. It is recommended that the researcher seek
ethics approval from an institutional ethics committee or other similarly accredited body after
the proposal has been
accepted by the RESC. A copy of the approval letter must be
supplied before any research agreement will be signed.
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