Ripas Nurses Attend Critical Care Workshop
By P Marilyn

Bandar Seri Begawan - Over 60 nursing staff from RIPAS hospital are attending a two-day workshop on `Practical Aspect of Basic Haemodynamic Monitoring' that ends today.

It was officiated by Pg Hashim bin Pg Haji Besar, Acting Director of Hospital Services, Ministry of Health.

The workshop aims to ensure the advancement of nursing practices in monitoring haemodynamic statuses and to introduce the latest development in intensive treatment that requires invasive monitoring.

The nurses will gain knowledge on arterial pressure monitoring and central venous pressure monitoring to be able to assist doctors in the analysis and diagnosis of illness, and facilitate treatment and medication plans with fewer complications.

Pengiran Hashim said the continuous development of medical treatment according to medical development of science and technology requires all medical workforces to be constantly updated with knowledge and expertise.

"The Ministry of Health, through the Medical Services Department, constantly prioritises Continuous Nurse Education (CNE). The workshop is in line with the ambition and aspirations of RIPAS in ensuring a competent and talented workforce in intensive care.

"In the nursing field, particularly in intensive care, medical workers play an important role in ensuring effective and quality treatment.

"They hold a heavy responsibility with high expectations from stakeholders in the services that they provide," he said.

He urged all medical workers to practise teamwork as part of their daily culture at work, as teamwork is an integral component in effective and comprehensive treatments.

The two-day workshop ends this afternoon with the presentation of certificates to the participants. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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