According to a recent article in the Guardian by Charles Arthur, many NHS and government sites may be exposed to a serious security risk. Microsoft’s Internet Explorer version 6 running on Windows XP has been broken into by Chinese hackers. Microsoft does not appear to be concerned because IE version 6 is now ‘old hat’ having been released way back in 2000 – but an estimated 750,000 PCs across the NHS still have this combination of browser and operating system.
EasiLearning PGD Training course in line with new national guidelines
The National Prescribing Centre released updated guidelines in December 2009 on Patient Group Directions and the document entitled ”A practical guide and framework of competencies for all professionals using patient group directions” is now available from their website www.npc.co.uk
Posted in Uncategorized Leave a comment
Changing the way training is delivered
There is always resistance to change. Why do something new when the old way works just fine? Delivery of clinical training is a case in point. Subjects like anaphylaxis updates, showing nurses how to use the ‘MUST’ tool and explaining a nurse’s persoonal responsibilities when handing out medicines under a PGD are good examples. Typically these subjects are taught by clinical trainers in the classroom which means that nurses have to travel to a training centre. However, these are knowledge based topics and can be effectively taught using e-learning courses such as those available from EasiLearning Ltd.
Posted in Uncategorized Leave a comment
Justifying the use of e-learning
In any organisation, obtaining budget for new projects is difficult. In an envirnoment like the NHS where there are always more worthwhile projects than available budget, this exercise is always difficult. Clinical training is often delivered by existing staff in a traditional classroom environment and is therefore seen as ‘free’.
Posted in Uncategorized Leave a comment
New EasiLearning website
EasiLearning have commissioned muyomo of Glasgow to produce a new website. Objectives of the new site are that it should be straightforward to use and look clean and professional.
Posted in Uncategorized Leave a comment
Date set for inquiry into C. diff deaths
According to at article by Karl Mansfield in the Aberdeen Press and Journal published today, a date has now been set for an inquiry into C. diff deaths. Relatives of 18 people who died in a hospital bug outbreak said yesterday that a public inquiry into the deaths now seemed a “reality” after a start date for the hearing was set.
Scottish Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon ordered the inquiry into the Clostridium difficile deaths in Vale of Leven Hospital at Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, last year. C. diff was blamed for the deaths of nine patients and was said to be a contributory factor in the deaths of another nine. A total of 55 patients at the hospital were affected by the bug between December 2007 and June 2008.
Read More »