TEL News November is now available and includes updates on new resources for the Nursing in Adult Prison Healthcare Settings programme, the next Tea and TEL and TEL network CPD sessions in December and we celebrate the VHLF’s third anniversary.
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Transnasal Endoscopy
The Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE) elearning is now live and is essential training for endoscopy nurses, as well as medical, surgical and clinical endoscopists. The elearning consists of 6 sessions that are focused on how to deliver effective TNE within the diagnostic pathway.
The NHS is focused on reducing the 6 week waiting times and backlog for upper GI endoscopies, as well as improving the diagnostic patient experience. To deliver this a TNE service has been created through a £2.5 million capital fund. It is anticipated that through this investment upper GI cancer diagnosis times will be improved. The Transnasal Endoscopy elearning will support this important work and the roll out of TNE roll out nationally.
Full details about the elearning and session details can be found on the Learning Hub.
The ABCDE Approach elearning: An update to Recognising and Managing Deterioration programme
Identifying the signs of Sepsis and acting quickly is the subject of new ABCDE Approach elearning which is now available on the NHS Learning Hub.
ABCDE stands for Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure. The ABCDE approach underpins the NEWS2 tool that is designed to support clinical judgement in the assessment and treatment of a potential sepsis. When treating sepsis, failure to recognise patient deterioration and act in a timely manner is a significant patient safety risk.
There are two levels learners can choose from to ensure they are accessing the right content for their needs:
- Universal is aimed at a wide variety of people, including those working as healthcare assistants, support workers, junior nurses.
- Advanced is aimed at experienced healthcare professionals, such as nurses, allied health professionals, and junior medical professionals.
The ABCDE Approach – elearning for healthcare has been produced as part of the update to the Recognising and Managing Deterioration programme. This is to align with updated NICE guidance on sepsis published on 31st January 2024.
Visit the programme page for more information and to access the training
The Identification and Management of Sepsis in Community Based Care
The Sepsis and Community Based Care training has been updated to provide the latest training on sepsis response within the community. This learning is provided as part of the Sepsis Awareness programme.
The identification and management of sepsis within the community is critical in reducing deaths from sepsis overall. As many as 70% of sepsis cases develop within the community and knowing what to look for and how to respond to warning signs helps save lives. In addition to the new session on adult sepsis, there are also new sessions focusing on sepsis management in children and young people, as well as for people with learning disabilities.
The Paediatric Sepsis in Community Based Care session provides guidance on how to recognise and responses to sepsis in different childhood age ranges. It also covers what the next steps are after identifying a child with possible sepsis.
The Sepsis and People with a Learning Disability session is aimed at anyone caring or supporting people with a learning disability. It helps learners recognise when a person may be becoming unwell with sepsis and will give them the knowledge and confidence to know what to do. Learners will explore why people with a learning disability are at greater risk of sepsis and what can be done to reduce those risks.
All of the session updates have been created in line with the follow the most recent NICE Guidelines published in January 2024.
Visit the programme page for more information and to access the training.
New Care Certificate scenario for staff involved in caring for patients with cancer
This new scenario is an opportunity for learners to apply the principles outlined in the Care Certificate Standards in a cancer care setting. Learners will be presented with a series of questions throughout the scenario which should be answered based on the Care Certificate knowledge-based sessions.
This session helps to improve the understanding of staff involved in caring for patients with cancer and has been developed by the NHS England TEL Team, (NHSE), the Workforce Team and the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance.
The Workforce Team at Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance is dedicated to enhancing the cancer workforce through collaboration and education. Their mission is to implement transformational and innovative programs that align with the goals of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
The Care Certificate provides a framework to ensure that all support workers have the same introductory skills, knowledge and behaviours to provide compassionate, safe and high-quality care in their workplace settings.
Each new scenario uses patient case studies and examples from the working environment to help colleagues apply the Care Certificate Standards within their work setting. The scenarios cover key aspects including preparing for a shift, handover meetings, and examples of clients and factors of their care to consider. Learners then experience supporting the clients through a particular session and updating their care plan or patient notes afterwards.
To find out more and to access the full Care Certificate elearning programme, please visit the programme page on the elearning for healthcare hub.
Foundation Programme Update - November
Good communication skills are key to your success as a doctor. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with your patients to share your diagnosis and treatment plans.
Available in elearning for healthcare Foundation Programme (2021 curriculum) – these sessions cover areas in your curriculum on; FPC 1: Clinical Assessment, FPC 2: Clinical Prioritisation, FPC 3: Holistic Planning, FPC 4: Communication and Care, FPC 5: Continuity of Care, FPC 6: Sharing the Vision, FPC 8: Upholding Values and FPC 11: Ethics and Law:
- Communication Skills https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/700395
- Breaking Bad News https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/700399
- Bereavement Process https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/700407
- Communicating Treatment Risks to Patients https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/700643
- Organ Donation and Related Communication Skills https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/700607
Check the programme to see other sessions that might help you…
You can sign on to the elearning with your login supplied by elearning for healthcare at any time during your foundation training:https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/foundation-programme/
HORUS and TURAS have deep links to elearning for healthcare sessions from the Foundation Curriculum and therefore accessible to all trainees, making it quicker and easy to access the appropriate session linked to the curriculum.
Celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of the Virtual and Hybrid Learning Faculty
More than 2,500 educators and colleagues across health and care are now part of the thriving Community of Practice (COP) who share knowledge, insights and ideas through the Virtual and Hybrid Learning Faculty (VHLF) which reaches its third anniversary this month.
When VHLF launched on the TEL Learning Hub in October 2021, there were just 800 members, 2 catalogues and 20 resources. Fast forward three years and the numbers have continued to grow attracting more members who are involved in education design, delivery and assessment as they adopt and embrace new technology and ways of working. The VHLF now has over 2,500 members, 3 catalogues and more than 100 resources within its offering.
The VHLF is a successful example of the evolution of education and training and is driving systemic and behavioural changes which will support the ambitions to grow and upskill the health and care workforce at scale.
The VHLF is a core programme for NHS England’s Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) function and has continued to grow and evolve, increasing the capability, professionalism and maturity levels of education professionals across health, care and further. It is focused on providing strategic support, guidance and leadership supporting educators to choose the methods of learning which best meet their needs and the needs of their learners.
Alongside the community of practice, the Faculty offers CPD masterclass events and specialist resources to help the education community design, develop, deliver and assess virtual and hybrid learning which is evidence-based best practice. It is accessible, equitable and quality driven and activity is continually evaluated to cater for new and emerging needs and technology.
The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan (LTWP) was published in June 2023, recognising the need to change how we educate and train the workforce to support its big ambitions to grow the workforce. The commitment to the expansion of the Faculty in the LTWP notes the important role VHLF plays in supporting educators and changing education within the NHS.
The VHLF is committed to supporting all educators across the professions in health and care and this past year has seen several new initiatives launched including a CPD and certification service, various pilots to explore new and emerging tech (AI, Dynamic Learning Environments (Virtual Escape Rooms) in education delivery), VHLF Surgeries and the continuation of role modelling hybrid learning opportunities.
VHLF numbers
Since VHLF launched in October 2021 we have:
- delivery of more than 100 CPD events
- released over 100 resources on the Learning Hub which have been launched more than 3,000 times
- welcomed a selection of guest speakers to deliver masterclasses in our CPD programme
- have over 2,500 members as part of the Community of Practice (COP)
- successfully delivered a Master Educators Programme (MEP) pilot, an AI COP pilot and Dynamic Learning Environments (Virtual Escape Rooms) pilot
- Have a dedicated MS Teams channel to support the COP
- Introduced a CPD and Certification service
Get Involved
To join the VHLF Community of Practice (COP), please register here.
Visit the Learning Hub to access the Virtual & Hybrid Learning Faculty (VHLF) catalogues:
https://learninghub.nhs.uk/Catalogue/VHLF-getting-started
https://learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/VHLF-increasing-your-impact
https://learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/VHLF-community-of-practice
For further information, please contact england.vhlf@nhs.net
Social supervision and conditional discharge elearning now live
Social and clinical staff and managers who are supporting or monitoring people on conditional discharge (CD) can access new elearning which sets out the actions and responsibilities required when caring for restricted patients.
The Social Supervision and Conditional Discharge elearning programme provides an overview of the system for managing individuals who have been sent to hospital under S37/41 Mental Health Act (MHA) by a Crown Court following serious offences, both in hospital and in the community.
It includes sessions that give an overview of the law, policy and practice relating to community-based supervision of conditionally discharged patients in England and Wales and is a foundation for further in-depth learning. It is available on the NHS Learning Hub. Key topics are:
- Guidance for Judges about making s37/41 MHA
- Core aspects of MHCS’ responsibilities on behalf of the SoS for Justice
- Powers of MHCS and of the 1st tier Tribunal to order Conditional Discharge
- Key tasks of the Clinical and Social Supervisor and MHCS in managing these patients and protecting the public
To find out more and to access the sessions please go to the Social Supervision and Conditional Discharge elearning programme page
New sessions launched on Information Governance elearning
New sessions have been added to the existing Information Governance elearning programme to support frontline staff working in health or social care who need to share confidential information as part of their jobs.
The following sessions are available on the elearning for healthcare (elfh) Hub and will soon also be on ESR:
- Becoming an information asset owner: This session guides new Information Asset Owners (IAOs) on how to get started in the role. It explores information assets and information risk, the importance of managing information assets and registers appropriately, the responsibilities of the IAO, and their relationship to other roles relating to information assets.
- Managing subject access requests: This session is for staff members managing subject access requests (SARs) or providing information for SARs. It explores what is meant by a SAR and individuals’ legal rights regarding SARs. It provides a process for managing standard SARs and works through some special scenarios involving SARs.
For more information and to complete the course go to: Information Governance – elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)
elfh is a NHS England programme in partnership with the NHS and professional bodies