Virtual College forms joint venture with the NHS Institute
Virtual College has partnered the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement to develop a suite of 55 courses enabling healthcare staff to introduce the Productive Ward programme.
The Government aims to introduce the Productive Ward methodology into 100% of Acute, Mental Health, Community Hospital wards and Community Services teams by 31st March 2014.
Virtual College has formed a joint venture with the NHS Institute to contribute to the revolution in healthcare training by providing quality assured online training content for the healthcare professional. It has recently unveiled the first four introductory online courses focused on ‘The Productive Series: Releasing Time to Care’, aimed at helping front-line staff spend more time on patient care, reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Virtual College Divisional Director, Judith Clarkson said “This joint venture is the culmination of many years’ working closely with the NHS in a number of areas ranging from the safe use of insulin to infection prevention and control; we are delighted to be involved in helping healthcare staff deliver efficiencies within the Health Service.”
The Productive Series e-learning suite covers:-
- An Introduction to The Productive Ward
- An Introduction to the Productive Mental Health Ward
- An Introduction to The Productive Community Hospital
- An Introduction to Productive Community Services.
Adopting the Productive Series methodology will enable providers and commissioners to compare the performance of their local healthcare facilities with that of others, learn from the best and make positive improvements for patients.
The Productive Series of programmes have already been adopted by around 80% of trusts, and front line teams are using the tools and methodology to improve care, increase the time spent with patients, deliver process efficiencies and financial savings. For more information visit http://www.theproductives.com/
About the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement
The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement has a clear purpose to support the transformation of the NHS, through innovation, improvement and the adoption of best practice. Our vision is to be an innovative and pioneering centre for healthcare improvement, building energy and enthusiasm for evidence-based change in England.
For more information visit www.institute.nhs.uk and for media enquiries call 02476 475 800