{"id":50990,"date":"2024-03-19T09:58:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T09:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/?post_type=customer-story&#038;p=50990"},"modified":"2024-08-02T20:53:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T20:53:48","slug":"west-suffolk-nhs-foundation-trust","status":"publish","type":"customer-story","link":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/customer-stories\/west-suffolk-nhs-foundation-trust\/","title":{"rendered":"West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class='inline-text-container MobileAlignment DesktopAlignment'>\n  <div class='richText'><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) provide clinical services to children and families in Suffolk with specialist and complex health needs.\u00a0 To deliver the best possible care, WSFT support people and organisations who interact with these children, including their parents, carers, and teachers with targeted patient and condition management education.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First for Staff. First for Patients. First for the Future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Challenge<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To address the need for delivering high-quality and engaging learning content to school staff in a manner that is accessible while optimising NHS clinician time and minimising administrative burden, WSFT embarked on a strategic shift in its educational approach.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previously, WSFT relied on face-to-face sessions to deliver education packages to school staff. However, escalating NHS service demands and logistical challenges in coordinating training sessions with schools rendered this approach unsustainable. Recognising the imperative to enhance the reach and impact on patient care, WSFT sought to revamp its education delivery method.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitio<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ing to Totara presented both opportunities and challenges. While it offered a platform for accessible and engaging content delivery, there were concerns about navigating administrative processes and translating existing face-to-face sessions into compelling digital formats. Key considerations included maintaining the ability to verify learning through quizzes and knowledge checks, as well as leveraging reporting functionality for insights and feedback.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By embracing Totara and implementing tailored strategies, WSFT aimed to streamline education delivery, empower school staff with valuable knowledge, and ultimately enhance patient care outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Solutio<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In response to the necessity for an alternative user enrolment method, WSFT developed a comprehensive self-registration solution tailored to the needs of school staff. This solution included the following key components:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bespoke Login Page<\/strong>: A customised login page specifically designed for school staff, providing a user-friendly interface tailored to their requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dedicated<\/strong> <strong>Tenant<\/strong>: A new tenant was established to facilitate the customisation of page design, content, and branding, ensuring alignment with the preferences and expectations of school staff users.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Self-Registration Form<\/strong>: A user-friendly self-registration form was implemented, featuring a drop-down list containing pre-approved schools in the county, streamlining the enrolment process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Email Domain Configuratio<\/strong>: To maintain security and restrict access to school staff exclusively, email domains were configured to validate user identities. This mechanism ensured that only individuals associated with verified educational institutions could register and access the platform, enhancing data security and user accountability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By implementing these measures, WSFT successfully established a robust self-registration solution that not only simplified the enrolment process for school staff but also upheld stringent security standards and facilitated seamless access to educational resources.<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-50963\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-5-913x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"913\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-5-913x1024.png 913w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-5-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-5-768x861.png 768w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-5.png 1153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 913px) 100vw, 913px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In developing the new content, our approach began with a thorough examination of the PowerPoint presentation previously delivered face-to-face. Collaborating closely with our clinical staff, we meticulously assessed how we could replicate and enhance elements of the presentation using Totara. Given the complexity of the clinical topics, particularly those related to neuroscience, maintaining clarity and engagement in the online delivery was paramount.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leveraging the capabilities of Totara, we crafted an interactive course using the articulate authoring tool. This allowed us to seamlessly integrate animations developed in Vyond, 360 imaging, and instructional videos, enhancing the overall learning experience.\u00a0<\/span><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"West Suffold NHS Foundation Trust Sensory Content Examples\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cBszqa7PIM4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure accessibility and accommodate teaching staff schedules, the course was structured into three distinct sections, allowing for manageable learning chunks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integral to the course&#8217;s effectiveness are the quizzes and feedback forms, which harness Totara&#8217;s robust reporting functionality. These assessments provide invaluable insights into <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the reception and impact of the course on the health and education of our paediatric patients.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon successful completion of the course, each user receives a certificate, validating their achievement.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through this comprehensive approach, we aim to continually refine and optimise our educational offerings, ultimately improving patient care outcomes and supporting the professional development of our staff.<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-50958\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-6-985x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"985\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-6-985x1024.png 985w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-6-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-6-768x799.png 768w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MicrosoftTeams-image-6.png 1231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The Result<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the implementation of the self-registration process and course content, we are delighted to report a seamless experience for school staff users. Not a single difficulty accessing the platform or the learning materials has been reported, underscoring the effectiveness of our approach.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The impact of delivering a single course to schools via Totara has been substantial. In the first year alone, it has resulted in a <strong>remarkable saving of \u00a310,000<\/strong> and more importantly <strong>7 weeks of specialist NHS clinician time<\/strong>, which has been reallocated to patient care activities. This not only demonstrates the efficiency of digital solutions but also highlights their crucial role in alleviating pressure on healthcare resources.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engagement with the content has been impressive, with <strong>244 school staff members across Suffolk actively participating.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course&#8217;s accessibility has effectively <strong>cleared a waiting list of teaching staff<\/strong> <strong>seeking<\/strong> <strong>to<\/strong> <strong>attend<\/strong>, while also alleviating constraints on physical room space for face-to-face sessions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amidst unprecedented challenges facing the NHS, the ability of digital solutions to <strong>free up specialist clinician time<\/strong> is invaluable. The success of the initial course has sparked significant interest, leading to 10 additional requests from other WSFT services to develop similar courses aimed at enhancing patient care and relieving clinical staff capacity pressures.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The development and deployment of the platform, along with the initial course, were accomplished within approximately <strong>3 months.<\/strong> The feedback received from the <strong>244 enrolled users has been overwhelmingly positive<\/strong>, further validating the impact and importance of our digital education initiatives.<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-50938\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/feedback-nhs-wstf-totara-platform.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"973\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/feedback-nhs-wstf-totara-platform.png 973w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/feedback-nhs-wstf-totara-platform-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/feedback-nhs-wstf-totara-platform-768x466.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" \/>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<div class='inline-quote-container themeMidBlue'>\n      <blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent style of presentation &#8211; great to have visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic elements. The information was detailed enough to be very informative but not too much to be overwhelming. I thought the neuroscience components were explained particularly well.<\/span>\n<\/blockquote>\n        <figure>\n            <figcaption>\n        <strong>Teaching Staff,<\/strong>\n        <br \/>\n        West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust      <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<div class='inline-quote-container themeMidBlue'>\n      <blockquote><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The training helped me to understand sensory needs. I was completing the course for a particular child but thought it could benefit so many more.<\/span>\n<\/blockquote>\n        <figure>\n            <figcaption>\n        <strong>Teaching Staff,<\/strong>\n        <br \/>\n        West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust      <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","tax\/tags":[],"tax\/countries":[789],"tax\/sectors":[793],"org-size":[777],"tax\/solutions":[778],"tax\/topics":[1137],"tax\/industries":[],"class_list":["post-50990","customer-story","type-customer-story","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/customer-stories\/50990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/customer-stories"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/customer-story"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/tags?post=50990"},{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/countries?post=50990"},{"taxonomy":"sector","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/sectors?post=50990"},{"taxonomy":"org-size","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/org-size?post=50990"},{"taxonomy":"solution","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/solutions?post=50990"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/topics?post=50990"},{"taxonomy":"industry-tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/industries?post=50990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}