The HSE National Office for Human Rights and Equality Policy have developed a range of resources to support your day-to-day work. These include e-learning programmes, frequently asked questions, and webinar recordings. The development of resources and guidance will be ongoing as new issues arise over the coming months and years.
You can find more information about the Act and the resources that have been developed on www.assisteddecisionmaking.ie.
E-learning programmes
There are three e-learning programmes to support staff in implementing the principles of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015. These are now available on HSELanD:
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 – Guidance for Healthcare Workers.
This e-learning programme provides essential information about implementing the 2015 Act in practice and will help staff to familiarise themselves with their new responsibilities under the Act. This e-learning programme includes three modules:
- Module 1: Guiding Principles
- Module 2: Working with Decision Supporters appointed under the 2015 Act
- Module 3: Advance Healthcare Directives
- Supporting Decision Making in Health and Social Care e-learning programme
This e-learning programme focuses on the principles of supported decision-making and models key communication skills, strategies and tools.
- Module 1: Supporting a person to make decisions
- Module 2: Supporting a person to plan for the future
- Module 3: An Introduction to the Functional Assessment of Capacity
- HSE National Consent Programme e-learning programme.
This e-learning programme prepares staff to ensure that valid consent is sought for every intervention in line with the HSE National Consent policy.
- Module 1: General Principles
- Module 2: Working with Children and young People
Webinars
There are a number of recorded webinars on www.assisteddecisionmaking.ie:
- Getting Ready for Commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
- Getting ready for Advance Healthcare Directives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
- Transition from Wardship to the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Guidance for Staff
- Preparations for the Commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: considerations for HSE Mental Health Service
Case study-based webinars
Five case study-based webinars with a multi-disciplinary panel on Commencement and Implementation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 have been developed which cover the following topics:
o supporting a person to make a decision
o how and when to engage with the Decision Support Service