Facilitators: Prof Fenella Gill, Prof Yvonne Anderson, Dr Kevin Teeroovengadum, Dr Faeza Soobadar, Mrs. Alith Nathoo
Overview
This interactive session brings together international evidence and practical strategies to advance paediatric patient safety throughout different healthcare settings. Participants will work with leading experts to develop actionable safety improvement plans tailored to their clinical environments.
Building on the symposium session “Caring for Our Youngest: Connecting Science, Surgery and Compassion”, this workshop focuses on implementation – equipping you with tools, frameworks, and confidence to create safer systems for children in your institution.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is aimed at healthcare professionals committed to providing safer paediatric care outcomes in Mauritius and the region.
- Paediatric and Neonatal Nurses (NICU, PICU, general paediatrics)
- Paediatricians and Neonatologists
- Paediatric Surgeons and Surgical Teams
- Medical Officers and Residents
- Nursing Managers and Clinical Educators
- Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Officers
- Healthcare Administrators
What You Will Gain?
This workshop provides tangible outcomes that translate directly into practice improvement:
- Practical Tools & Resources
- Your Customized Action Plan
- Enhanced Skills & Confidence
What You Will Learn?
Through interactive sessions you will master:
Recognition and Response to Clinical Deterioration
- Evidence-based paediatric early warning systems
- The ESCALATION System framework (family involvement + sepsis recognition)
- Identifying early warning signs specific to neonates and children
Family Partnership in Safety
- Empowering families to voice concerns about their child
- Creating psychologically safe environments for family engagement
- Culturally safe practices for diverse Mauritius communities
Surgical Safety in Paediatrics
- WHO Surgical Safety Checklist adapted for children
- Team briefings and debriefings
- Preventing common paediatric surgical complications
- Effective Multidisciplinary Communication
SBAR communication for paediatrics
- Speaking up in hierarchical environments
- Handover protocols and escalation pathways
Integration of Research Findings into Your Setting
- Adapting evidence-based tools to local contexts
- Building buy-in from leadership and frontline staff
- Measuring what matters in patient safety
Health Equity and Cultural Safety
- Addressing barriers faced by vulnerable populations
• Creating inclusive safety systems for all families
Facilitators’ Profile:
Mrs Alith Nathoo – Experienced Nurse Educator and Practitioner.
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Dr. Faeza Soobadar – Paediatrician & Neonatal Specialist.
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Prof. Kevin Teeroovengadum – Experienced Paediatric Surgeon
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Prof. Yvonne Anderson – Community Child Health & Health Equity Specialist
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