Purpose of the Database
There is increasing interest in the use of e-learning to support the training and education of the health and social care workforce. The purpose of this database is to capture and share details of e-learning programs that have been developed and are available for use within the health and care sector.
By accessing this database it is hoped that it will be helpful in:
• Sharing details of programs and resources being used to support the training and education of the health and care workforce
• Encourage the potential of shared developments and maximise public investment.
. Promote good practice in the development of e-learning programs and resources
• Prevent duplication,
Submitting a Database Entry
We would particular welcome enteries into this database that can meet the following critieria
- The program has been commissioned or purchased for use by a health or social care organisation.
The program content addresses;-
- Governance issues related to meeting key health and social care quality standards e.g. Health Care Commission Standards or Social care Commission Standards etc.
- Major transformational programmes e.g. National Programme for IT, Foundation Trust Status etc.
- 10 High Impact Changes (Service: http://www.wise.nhs.uk/cmsWISE/HIC and HR: HR high impact changes: An evidence based resource.
- Current health service priorities: including public health, long term conditions, health inequalities, 18 week wait, unscheduled care, better access to community services, independence and well-being, financial balance and productivity.
- Statutory Mandatory and critical learning needs, this would include statutory mandatory programs and programmes designed to meet the service/business priorities of organisations.
- Common CPD needs for the workforce; this would include programs that would help provide evidence of activity in respect of professional regulatory requirements.
Further Information
If you would like any further information about this database please contact
Mike Farrell
Head of Educational Developments
NHS Academy NorthWest
Email mike.farrell@skillsforhealth.org.uk Tel: 0151 482 5508
Disclaimer:
Please note that the inclusion of programs in this database does not indicate endorsement or liability by the organisations sponsoring the use of this database. The inclusion of programs is offered to show the type and nature of e-learning activity being planned or undertaken within health and care sector.
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