http://hdl.handle.net/10147/47784 Fri, 27 Oct 2017 22:32:52 GMT 2017-10-27T22:32:52Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/621270 Title: Sexual health news, Issue 4: Spring 2017 Authors: Health Service Executive (HSE); Health Promotion and Improvement; Tobin,Tracey Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/621270 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/621014 Title: Smoking cessation and mental health: A briefing for front-line staff Authors: Health Service Executive (HSE); HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme; National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training UK (NCSCT); Robson, Deborah; Potts, Jennifer Description: Reducing the burden of disease and disability caused by tobacco use was identified as a priority for the health services in 2010 with the publication of the HSE’s first framework for tobacco control. The approach we have taken to address this significant public health issue is aligned with the Healthy Ireland Framework (2013) and the Tobacco Free Ireland Policy (2013). The leadership shown by the HSE over the past five years has seen great progress in the delivery of this comprehensive and challenging 61 point action plan. Key to this progress has been the determined efforts and leadership of the National Implementation Group, matched by the support and engagement of our highly committed staff working across our services. Significant achievements during this time include – • development of policies for tobacco free campuses and protection of staff from exposure to second-hand smoke in domestic settings in 2012; • an award winning and sustained QUIT social marketing campaign launched in 2011; • significant numbers of frontline staff trained in our nationally accredited programme in brief intervention for smoking cessation; • implementation of a standardised intensive cessation support programme in 2012 with in excess of 40,000 smokers receiving support to date; • commissioning and publication of research to inform policy and practice; • active enforcement of tobacco control legislation: • the establishment of an engaged and supportive external stakeholder network. The Tobacco Free Campus Policy (2012) is the cornerstone of the HSEs’ Tobacco Free Ireland Programme. The policy contributes to changing social norms around tobacco use and ensures we treat tobacco addiction as a healthcare issue by systematically advising and supporting people to quit smoking. A phased approach has been taken for the roll-out of the policy across the health service. All acute hospitals, primary care sites and administrative sites are now tobacco free. Introduction of the policy has been supported by a suite of tools and resources developed for managers and staff, in addition to support and guidance from the National Tobacco Free Campus coordinator and Health Promotion and Improvement staff. Implementation is now underway across Social Care, Mental Health Services and TUSLA child and adolescent services.This briefing document is a tailored resource produced for Mental Health Services in recognition of the unique challenges arising from established practices and misconceptions around mental health and smoking. It is a valuable reference for staff in these services to support and guide them in their day-to-day interactions with clients and service users. The resource challenges myths and emphasises the crucial role staff play in reducing tobacco prevalence. This resource works alongside The Tobacco Free Campus Implementation Guide, a comprehensive suite of additional generic tools and resources to support smooth implementation of the policy. Reaching our goal of a Tobacco Free Ireland (smoking rates at less than 5%) by 2025 is an ambitious endeavour; however with a multi-pronged approach based on the World Health Organisation’s MPOWER principles and a consistent approach to tobacco management across all health services we can undoubtedly make a huge contribution to this goal. We now have compelling evidence that the comprehensive, multi-faceted and sustained efforts by the health service, by community and voluntary partners, by Government through fiscal policy and public health legislation is helping to reduce smoking rates in Ireland. The 2015 Healthy Ireland Survey reported daily smoking prevalence among adults at 19%, down from 24% in 2007. In addition youth rates have also dropped from 12% to 8% between 2010 and 2014 according to the latest Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children Survey. The HSE is committed to playing its part and we look forward to working collaboratively with colleagues in the Mental Health Division, the Health and Wellbeing Division’s Health Promotion and Improvement service, and in Community Healthcare Organisations and Hospital Groups to support delivery on this significant health agenda. Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/621014 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/621013 Title: How to Implement “HSE Tobacco Free Campus Policy” Tobacco Free Campus Implementation Guidance Document Authors: Health Service Executive (HSE); HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme Description: FOREWORD: The Healthy Ireland Survey (2015) reported a smoking prevalence of 23%, 19% (daily smoking) and a further 4% reporting to be occasional smokers. National policy, Tobacco Free Ireland, has set a target of less than 5% smoking prevalence by 2025. To achieve this in excess of 50,000 smokers will have to quit each year for the next ten years. Implementation of the HSE Tobacco Free Campus policy across all services and settings will be one of a number of key contributing factors in achievement of this goal. In order to implement national policy objectives contained within ‘Healthy Ireland’, ‘Tobacco Free Ireland’ and the ‘HSE Tobacco Control Programme’ and to protect staff, service users and visitors from the harmful effects of tobacco smoke, the HSE has adopted an official corporate tobacco free campus policy. The policy has two clear aims: 1. To treat tobacco addiction as a health care issue 2. To denormalise tobacco use in all healthcare services and settings The HSE Tobacco Free Campus policy underwent extensive internal (with senior management and staff in all divisions) and external consultation (Joint Council of Unions and patient advocate groups e.g. through the Vision for Change Mental Health forum) in 2011 and was adopted as an official policy by the Director General and the HSE management team in 2012. The policy is based on international best practice and is in line with the ENSH global Network of Tobacco Free Health Services Model. Visit www.ENSH.org. Experience demonstrates that the successful implementation of Tobacco Free Campus policy requires a systematic approach and the proactive support of service managers at all levels. To assist in the smooth implementation and ongoing management of this policy across all services and settings this implementation guide with supporting tools has been developed using the up-dated ENSH-Global Network for Tobacco Free Health Care Services standards 2015. The document is divided into eight sections with supporting tools based on the standards listed below: Standard 1 – Governance and Commitment Standard 2 – Communication Standard 3 – Education and Training Standard 4 – Identification, Diagnosis and Tobacco Cessation Support Standard 5 – Tobacco-Free Environment Standard 6 – Healthy Workplace Standard 7 – Community Engagement Standard 8 – Monitoring and Evaluation The sample tools included have been developed by services that have already successfully implemented the policy and is intended to minimise the work involved for individuals or groups charged with implementing the policy in local settings. The tools will further assist in ensuring a consistent approach to tobacco management in all healthcare services and settings. Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/621013 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/620160 Title: Sexual Health News Issue 03 2016 Authors: Health Service Executive (HSE), Health Promotion; Grogan, Martin Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/620160 2016-09-14T00:00:00Z