New Competency Frameworks
UPDATE: Competency documents currently cannot be downloaded. We are working to correct this situation and make these documents available as soon as possible.
Best practice guidelines for training professional carers in the administration of Buccal (Oromucosal) Midazolam
Buccal midazolam is widely used to manage prolonged seizures. Administration should only be undertaken by people who have received both epilepsy awareness and buccal midazolam training. It is recommended that there are two-yearly updates on this training. The administration of buccal midazolam must be delivered in accordance with the individual’s […]
Carer Competency Checklist
COMPETENCY CHECKLIST FOR THE SAFE ADMINISTRATION OF OROMUCOSAL (BUCCAL) MIDAZOLAM ESNA would like to introduce the oromucosal midazolam competency checklist. It is a helpful tool to guide reviewers and their caregivers through the process of understanding a person’s seizures, their emergency protocol, and the importance of safe and practical administration […]
Epilepsy Nurse Competencies 2022 -Members of ESNA have been working hard to review and update the Nurse Competencies for providing specialist care to Adults with Epilepsy, People with Learning Disability and Epilepsy and Children with Epilepsy.
Members of ESNA have been working hard to review and update the Nurse Competencies for providing specialist care to Adults with Epilepsy, People with Learning Disability and Epilepsy and Children with Epilepsy. The Competency documents have been completed and submitted to the RCN for accreditation. We will have copies of […]
ESPENTE (Epilepsy Specialist Nurses – The Evidence) Epilepsy Action commissioned researchers at the University of Sheffield to research the role of ESNs.
Download herehttps://www.epilepsy.org.uk/sites/epilepsy/files/research/The%20ESPENTE%20Study%208.7.19%20Version%201.pdf