The Role of the Community Resource Officer (CRO) in Epilepsy Care. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The Role of the Community Resource Officer (CRO) in Epilepsy Care. Loretta Kennedy Epilepsy Ireland Cork

BRIEF HISTORY • Epilepsy Ireland is a National Organisation representing people with epilepsy in Ireland • Founded in 1966 • To provide information & support to people with epilepsy their family & carers

MISSION Epilepsy Ireland is committed to working for everyone with epilepsy in Ireland, their family and carers and to meeting their needs.

Role of CRO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT ADVOCACY RAISE AWARENESS EDUCATION TRAINING IN ADMINISTRATION OF BUCCAL MIDAZOLAM

SUPPORT • TELEPHONE • ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS • FAMILY MEETINGS • FACILITATE SUPPORT GROUPS

ADVOCACY • ADVOCATE WHERE A MEMBER IS UNABLE TO SELF ADVOCATE • ACT AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE INTERESTS OF PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY ON SPECIFIC ISSUES

AWARENESS • INFORMATION STANDS • PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENTS • SEMINARS • MEDIA

EDUCATION • PRESENTATIONS TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, THIRD LEVEL COLLEGES, OTHER ORGANISATIONS AND EMPLOYERS • TRAINING FOR SUCCESS SLIGO

BUCCAL MIDAZOLAM • ALL CROS TRAINED TO PROVIDE TRAINING IN THE USE OF BUCCAL MIDAZOLAM TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, TEACHERS AND SNAs

INFORMATION Information Packs Resources for children with Epilepsy.

The pack contains : • Seizure Management Charts • Medication Management Section • First Aid for Seizures information • Seizure Diary • Medical Team Section • Safety Action Planning • Epilepsy Information Checklist • Resources List • Appointments Planner • Epilepsy Ireland Services

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