RAN SASA Project Overview and Future Plans

Eva Franssen, the nursing lead for the RAN SASA project, introduces herself and explains her background. Nikki Reynolds, the project's originator, provides context on how the idea for the project came about and highlights the collaborative nature of its development, involving nursing and pharmacy professionals. She also notes the consistent problem across her various roles regarding the lack of clarity and governance in RAN SASA usage. Leah Benington is now the pharmacy project lead.

Nikki Reynolds elaborates on the core issue: the inconsistent and unclear governance surrounding RAN SASA use. She explains that this creates problems on both ends of the spectrum: over-regulation, preventing competent staff from working within their scope of practice, and a lack of control, potentially leading to misuse. The project aims to find a solution that ensures consistent practice for all.

Anne Eddery suggests inviting Rachel Pages, a CN at Ravensthorpe who also works in Jerry Mungo and the NT, to future meetings, believing her input would be valuable. Eva agrees to send Rachel a Teams invite for the next Tuesday meeting. Joanne Bryan emphasizes the importance of education and proof of competence for those in these positions, similar to practices in the Northern Territory, to ensure adequate training.

Leah Benington details future plans for the platform, which include built-in credentialing requirements. Users will need to tick a box confirming they possess the necessary credentials to use the SASA and platform correctly. If they lack the credentials, access will be restricted. Anne Eddery supports this, citing instances of inappropriate drug level use when antibiotics were given unnecessarily. Leah explains that the tool will record credentialing responses, providing a platform for conversations if a nurse's stated credentials don't match their actual qualification level.

Eva Franssen thanks everyone for their time and valuable input, promising to compile minutes and share them. Joanne Bryan expresses appreciation for the project. Anne Eddery mentions that the ETS screen has been moved to the end of the road in Bremmer Bay. The meeting concludes with words of thanks and goodbyes.