To help prepare Consultant Anaesthetists and Intensivists for the stabilisation and preparation for transfer of critically sick children.

About This Event

· Full day

Doors open at 8:00am to start promptly at 08:30am. The day will finish by 1730 at the latest, often earlier- Timetable will be provided prior to the day.

This day is to help prepare Consultant Anaesthetists and Intensivists convert their intensive care knowledge to aid in the stabilisation and preparation for transfer of critically sick children. The day is taught by experts with experience in stabilisation and transfer of paediatric patients. There will be some workshops which are tailor made to prepare for the difficulties that can be faced when stabilising sick children, these workshops are structured to help you learn in an engaging way. Sim training will be used to bring the learning together before the end of the day.

In order to keep this day free food and coffee cannot be provided, however, time will be provided to buy these from the hospital site if need be.

What to bring and Wear

· Wear comfortable clothes

· bring a water bottle and any food snacks needed

· note pad and pen

Public Transport

By Air Approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Newcastle International Airport.

By Metro The closest station to Royal Victoria Infirmary is Haymarket Metro Station which is a 7 - 10 minute walk.

By Train Newcastle Central Station is20 minute walk

By Bus Interchange at Haymarket for most local services

Parking

The Claremont multi-story car park does provide on site parking but it can be difficult to get a space and is expensive. If you have time, park at St James football ground and walk the 10 minutes to the RVI.

All the car parks will require payment of varying price.

Directions

The easiest way to get to the Education centre is to enter the hospital via Peacock Hall and pass straight through to the new part of the building. The Education Centre will be on your right opposite the Staff Bistro.

Alternatively head towards the main entrance (Not ED entrance)of the Great North Children's Hospital (GNCH) and go up to level 2 on the escalators. Walk into the Resource building via the long correidor. The Education Centre will be on your left opposite the staff Bistro.

Go into the Education Centre and down the stairs. Follow the signs to the sim lab, the READI day is held in the cluster of rooms at the end of the corridor- Good luck!

Booking is essential as spaces are limited further enquires email- nuth.nectar2@nhs.net

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