Members of NMBI recently hosted the Senior Nursing and Midwifery Executive Programme. 

The event is the first part of a two day programme designed to enhance skills among senior nurses and midwives. With the aim of preventing fitness to practise cases from arising, the programme focuses on strategic thinking, decision-making, communication and team building. The programme blends theoretical learning with practical applications and case studies. 

The first day focussed on clinical risk, with expertise from the State Claims Agency and medical negligence, delivered by Hayes on how to potentially reduce this risk going forward. This was followed by discussions and case studies on serious incidents leading to fitness to practise. 

The day was hosted by senior members of NMBI, including our Director of Registration, Dr Ray Healy; Director of Fitness to Practise, Orla Crowe; Liaison Officer, Niamh McDonald; Professional Officer, Education, Lorraine Clarke Bishop; Director of Education, Policy and Standards – Midwifery, Dr Karn Cliffe and our Interim CEO, Carolyn Donohoe.

The second day of the programme will be held in early 2025.