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Calling Time Issue 17

Calling Time: Issue 17

The latest issue of Calling Time is now live online.
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Targeted Support

Targeted Support for EWTD 2009 – Evaluating the Benefits

The NHS East of England's targeted support programme, funded by Workforce Projects Team, has helped many trusts across the country to prepare for EWTD 2009 implementation. View the full report here >>>



Signposting European Working Time Directive Solutions

Signposting European Working Time Directive Solutions

As the clock ticks down on the European Working Time Directive, Skills for Health - Workforce Projects Team, together with NHS North West and NHS East of England have compiled this practical guide to European Working Time Directive 2009 solutions. This guide provides links and examples for NHS organisations to overcome the 10 main barriers to successful EWTD implementation. Download this resource >>>


MTI

The Medical Training Initiative (MTI)

The Medical Training Initiative (MTI) allows overseas doctors to undertake up to two years of training and experience in the UK and is already assisting NHS Employers with recruitment and exchange programmes with overseas health services and organisations. Download the full MTI guide here >>>




Medical Training Initiative (MTI) Guide launched at NHS Employers Conference

Skills for Health – Workforce Projects Team launched the newly developed Medical Training Initiative (MTI) Guide at the NHS Employers Conference and Exhibition at the ICC Birmingham today.
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Efficient Handover Crucial to Quality Patient Care

Multiprofessional staff handovers are essential and lead to crucial and relevant information being shared across teams 24/7.
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EWTD summary bulletin
The change to working hours for junior doctors. Derogation. Opt-out. EWTD 2009 Readiness. Implications of non-compliance. Support and Guidance.

Model WTR 48 Hour Opt Out Agreement - click here to view >>>

Working Towards Compliance: Facts You Need to Know

Skills for Health - Workforce Projects Team is pleased to outline and clarify a number of key points that should be considered whilst working towards the Directive. Read more >>>


Additional information can also be found on the Department of Health Website.

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WTD in the news


Pandemic flu latest news
Survey shows working time directive may reduce errors
WPT on HealthExec TV
Surprising evidence of how controversial EU working hours help the NHS
BMA sets out plans to tackle EWTD training challenge - Healthcare Workforce Bulletin 27th April 09
Clinical Leadership debate EWTD practical solutions
Flora Goldhill, Director of Workforce Capacity - Department of Health, gives an update on the EWTD and the recent full implementation of the Directive for doctors in training. Read more >>>

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Six steps
HaN Bleep HaNBleep
Multiprofessional healthcare teams across England can now benefit from the new HanBleep software system.
 
Six steps
Impact of EWTD Research Project: Impact of the European Working Time Directive on Medical Training


CT17 Calling Time 17
The latest issue of Calling Time - the Working Time Directive publication - is now live.
 
WTD Pilot Projects WTD Pilot Projects
Information on our pilots for Teamworking, handover and escalation, co-operative solutions and 24/7.
WTD Case Studies WTD Case Studies
Topics include new roles, IT solutions and mental health, to help you develop new ways of working and to introduce new ideas to help you achieve compliance with WTD 2009.
 
Projects and Resources Projects and Resources
The projects and resources page includes information on Hospital at Night, Maternity and Paediatrics, along with all previous resources.
Hospital at Night Hospital at Night
Hospital at Night aims to redefine how medical cover is provided in hospitals during the out-of-hours period.
 
WTD News and events WTD News and events
Browse news articles, forthcoming events, and event resources from EWTD.
       
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