HSE National Consent Policy 2022 – Considerations for Mental Health Services
Date: Thursday 9th May 2024
Venue: Online
Organiser:HSE Mental Health Operations and Mental Health Commission. Aisling Duffy, HSE.
CPD: Approved for 1.5 External / Internal Credits by CPsychI
Zoom webinar registration: https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BgeFbS6kRwCDStjzbpGzBw#/registration
Description:
This webinar will consist of:
An overview of the HSE National Consent Policy 2022 as it pertains to Mental Health Services; and
A panel discussion of consent-related questions and scenarios received from staff in Mental Health Service.
Please send any questions or case scenarios for discussion to Aisling.Duffy3@hse.ie by close of business Friday 19th April.
Objectives:
The objectives of this webinar is are to:
- Raise awareness of the HSE National Consent Policy 2022 v1.2.
- Identify areas of uncertainty and learning needs of staff in mental health services in relation to the National Consent Policy.
- Provide practical guidance to Mental Health Services and practitioners.
- Stimulate discussion about practical implementation of the Policy in Mental Health Services.
Preparation:
The Policy is available at hse.ie/nationalconsentpolicy.
An e-learning programme on the National Consent Policy is available for all staff on HSeLand.ie:
- Module 1 General Principles
- Module 2 Working with Children and Young People
Staff are encouraged to complete this e-learning programme in advance of the webinar.