ICU Non-Clinical Week - Registrar Routine at a GlanceThe non-clinical week is very valuable, paid rostered time, which allows the registrars to develop non-clinical skills that are often not taught at this level of training. This includes learning about organisational structure and process, quality assurance and education. Much of this time requires the non-clinical registrar to be self-motivated and proactive.
Tasks and rounds:
Monday - Friday
09:00 - Attend the Outreach Round with the Outreach consultant and ICU Liaison Nurse, this includes the Nutritional Support Service Round accompanied by the dietician also.
Daily - 'Research Screening Round' of the unit to identify any patients who may be candidates for one of the current research studies. A non-clinical ICU resident may be available to assist.
Tuesday
14:00-17:00 - Pre-admission clinic (Anaesthetic pre-admission clinic)
Weekly
As needed basis
Monday
11:30-12:30 - MET Review meeting (2nd Monday each month, NUMs office)
Wednesday
11:00 - Code Blue Review meeting (4th Wednesday each month, Blue Room)
12:45 - Trauma Committee (3rd Wednesday each month, Blue Room)
Thursday
09:30-11:00 - Trauma Simulation (Quarterly, Monash Simulation Lab)
Other activities that may be undertaken during the non-clinical week include:
At the beginning of the non-clinical week, it is suggested that you devise a timetable to maximally utilise the time. If you require a quiet place to study/work, please speak to the Intensivist on duty who can facilitate an appropriate space.
For further questions, please speak to the Intensivist on duty, your mentor or Emma Broadfield.
Tasks and rounds:
Monday - Friday
09:00 - Attend the Outreach Round with the Outreach consultant and ICU Liaison Nurse, this includes the Nutritional Support Service Round accompanied by the dietician also.
Daily - 'Research Screening Round' of the unit to identify any patients who may be candidates for one of the current research studies. A non-clinical ICU resident may be available to assist.
Tuesday
14:00-17:00 - Pre-admission clinic (Anaesthetic pre-admission clinic)
Weekly
As needed basis
- Undertake PICC line insertions as directed by the Intensivists with the support of the ICU Liaison Nurse, once suitably credentialed.
- Facilitate any intra-hospital ICU transfers e.g. to radiology
Monday
11:30-12:30 - MET Review meeting (2nd Monday each month, NUMs office)
Wednesday
11:00 - Code Blue Review meeting (4th Wednesday each month, Blue Room)
12:45 - Trauma Committee (3rd Wednesday each month, Blue Room)
Thursday
09:30-11:00 - Trauma Simulation (Quarterly, Monash Simulation Lab)
Other activities that may be undertaken during the non-clinical week include:
- Audit/Quality Assurance project:
- An audit project should be completed and presented every 6 months. These will be discussed and delegated at the start of your ICU attachment. Please let Emma Broadfield know if you have any ongoing projects (e.g. College Formal Projects) that you need to complete during your attachment. See Education for more details.
- A drug policy will be assigned for your review under the supervision of one of the intensivists. This is expected to be completed before the end of your ICU rotation.
- Prepare teaching sessions
- Self managed study, includes:
- Exam study
- General reading/professional development
- Attend off-site teaching/education e.g. VICEN study days
At the beginning of the non-clinical week, it is suggested that you devise a timetable to maximally utilise the time. If you require a quiet place to study/work, please speak to the Intensivist on duty who can facilitate an appropriate space.
For further questions, please speak to the Intensivist on duty, your mentor or Emma Broadfield.