NHS Connecting for Health
This knowledge centre brings together good practice, tools and experience to provide support and guidance for those initiating and implementing mobile working programmes and projects.
Month: March 2012
Clinical Effectiveness training
The Clinical Effectiveness Team is offering 4 x 1 hour, training sessions to all trust staff on Clinical Audit, NICE and Research Governance to support and develop staff in all areas of audit on the following dates:
Places are limited, reserve your place on the session most relevant by emailing |
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Last reminder: Have you completed your Diabetes UK – elearning
If you prescribe, prepare or administer insulin make sure you complete the Diabetes UK e-learning programme available at http://nhsdiabetes.healthcareea.co.uk/
When you register you will need to quote your 8 digit ESR staff number (see payslip) plus the Trust prefix 209. Complete the Learner tutorial and Safe use of Insulin modules and deliver safe care.
Map of Medicine latest highlights
The latest evidence
Map of Medicine monitors over 150 guidance producers, and constantly searches over 3,000 sources for the latest meta-analyses and systematic reviews, enabling healthcare professionals to stay abreast of changes through a single resource. Over 40 care maps have been updated with the very latest evidence in our current issue, including:
Acute coronary syndrome: two new pieces of guidance from NICE incorporated. Ticagrelor added as a treatment option for selected patients. Management of hyperglycaemia, including testing, provision of information and lifestyle advice added for people with poor glycaemic control.
Atrial fibrillation: new restrictions and monitoring requirements for the use of dronedarone in patients with atrial fibrillation, following MHRA Drug Safety Update.
Caesarean section: newly updated NICE recommendations including information on indications for caesarean section, including maternal request; and provision of evidence-based information and support for women.
Contraception: newly updated recommendations from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH) on emergency contraception and combined hormonal contraception.
- Athens users: visit the Map here and select ‘International’ / ‘England’ or your local view
MacMillan teams up with Map of Medicine
In an exciting new project, Map of Medicine is working with Macmillan Cancer Support to create a care map to represent the holistic patient journey for people with cancer.
See more at Map of Medicine/Macmillan
Cochrane Library – FREE Webex Training sessions
2 more dates to add to your diary if you would like to sign up for these FREE Introductory Cochrane Library online courses. Follow this link to register:
 3 Apr 2012 |
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A New Strategy for NHS Procurement: Securing the Future of NHS Services
Manchester Conference Centre17th April 2012.
By 2015 the NHS aims to have delivered savings of £20bn
- Following consultations with the health sector the Department of Health has been working with the NHS to draw up a new strategy for NHS procurement
- Are you involved in procurement in the health sector?
- Interested in hearing about the New Strategy for NHS Procurement?
Register Your Place Today Confirmed Speakers Include
Main Sponsor: John Neilson: Chief Executive, NHS Shared Business Services
John Warrington: Deputy Director, Procurement, Department of Health
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: President, Health Care Supply Association
Catherine Beardshaw:
Chief Executive, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Aaron Cummins: Chair, Foundation Trust Network Finance Directors Forum
View Full Details of Programme and Speakers
The Department of Health is working with the NHS to draw up a new strategy for NHS procurement and this will be published by 31st March 2012. A New Strategy for NHS Procurement will help launch this initiative and engage with all parts of the NHS, both to brief delegates and promote discussion about how it can be implemented, the implications and, in particular, how the savings can be achieved.
Delegates will have the chance to challenge, discuss and debate the key issues and gain relevant insight applicable to their professional roles which they can embed within their organisations and improve services.
