Prof. Michal Miovský, MA, PhD

 

Bio

Michal MiovskyMichal Miovský is the President of ICUDDR. He is a Professor of Clinical psychology Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic), vice-dean for non-medical health study programs at the 1st Medical Faculty and Head Department of Addictology of the 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague and General teaching Hospital in Prague. He was president of ISAJE (International Society of Addiction Journal Editors) in 2015-2016 and he works as a Deputy Editor-in-Chief international Journal of Adiktologie (Addictology) and established with his colleagues in 2001 (https://adiktologie-journal.eu). He is specialized in qualitative methods and research in the field of addictions, prevention and clinical research (e.g. ADHD).

Abstract

Developing and Implementing a National Quality Assurance Policy and Control in School-based Prevention of Risk Behaviours: A Case Study

The aim was to describe the emergence and implementation of an original nation-wide quality management system in the prevention of risk behaviours in Czechia.
The key driving element of the development turned out to be the changing responses and approaches on the side of providers of interventions and their motivation to become involved which was closely linked to this field of expertise becoming well-established and professionalised. It was the response and engagement on the part of the key prevention providers and the increasing level of their self-organisation that had the greatest effect on the fundamental shift from the formative to the normative approaches during the implementation process. In addition, this process had a major influence on the eventual wide thematic range and coverage (scope) of the standards. It led to the establishment of a unique system represented by four core components: (a) a certification system and standards for the quality of methods and their delivery to the target group (including service providers), (b) the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the provision of programmes at the school level, (c) qualification standards for prevention professionals based on a competence model, and (d) ethical standards.

ICUDDR Panel

ICUDDR supports the rapid improvement in competencies and skills among current and future generations of addiction professionals, to meet the demand for prevention, treatment, and public health services. We facilitate networking among universities to promote high quality education and training in the field of addiction. The regional arms of ICUDDR network, brainstorm, then develop and implement actions towards the goals in the region. Different regions have had unique output depending on the assessed needs and interests in the area. These include a comprehensive implementation course in Africa, networking and membership strengthening in Latin America and the Caribbean, online courses in prevention in Europe, and training and education through webinars and other formats in Asia. Consultations have been provided around the globe in both UTC and UPC to help improve the quality of work being done in these areas. Champions have been identified in much of the world who are exemplary examples of the work being done to provide quality substance use disorder education. Presenters from different regions will share the process of building their coalitions in their area, reaching out to other stakeholders, growing their addiction studies programs, providing education, assessing needs, and more about their work.