Welcome to November

Exciting Milestone: Over 6,000 Registered Users on Our Training Academy Portal!

We are delighted to announce that our Training Academy Portal has now surpassed 6,000 registered users! What a fantastic achievement! 

The portal was designed with you in mind, providing flexible, high-quality training resources across Clinical and Microsoft applications. Whether you’re diving into online sessions, exploring step-by-step guides, or watching instructional videos, our academy is here to support you every step of the way.

Thank you for making our Academy Portal your go-to learning resource, and we look forward to continuing to support your growth and success!

FY2 Training - December Intake

The next FY2 Intake Begins Wednesday 4th December 

Final call to get your medical student booked into one of our extra Emis Web Clinician New Starter courses that we have made available just for this intake:

Wednesday 4th December 10am - 12 noon

Wednesday 4th December 1pm - 3pm

Thursday 5th December 10am - 12 noon

Friday 6th December 10am - 12 noon

Monday 9th December 1pm - 3pm

Book your FY2 places here:

Emis Web – Clinician New Starter - MLCSU Academy (midlandsandlancashirecsu.nhs.uk)

(Please note: you can still book on behalf of users not yet registered for the Academy by using your own credentials to create the booking and filling in the name / email address within the 'notes' field)

SystmOne 

Auto Re-Viewing

The auto reviewing tool has been developed to improve efficiency and effectiveness by automatically processing results that meet specific criteria, freeing clinicians to concentrate their efforts on more complex results. The functionality needs to be manually enabled for your practice by a System Administrator from Organisation Preferences > Pathology > Auto-Reviewing and selecting the ‘Use auto-review pathology rules’ checkbox.  Once enabled specified users can configure the rule sets from a new screen called Pathology/Radiology Auto-Review Rules Engine which is located under Setup > Workflow in the main menu. 

To get started please see the TPP user guides on their website - Auto-reviewing – TPP

SystmOne - Online Services User Guide

Great News - another month, another new SystmOne user guide! Check out the latest user guide for configuring Online Access settings for SystmOne Organisations and  its users - SystemOne - Online Services

Emis Web 

Password Update

From Emis Web v9.26.3, Login passwords must be 16 characters minimum (up to 30 characters) and include a special character, uppercase and lowercase characters and numeric characters. This will come into effect the next time a user needs to update their password.

Keeping user manual login details up to date are an important part of Business Continuity Planning, so it is worthwhile getting staff to check and update their passwords periodically. Don't forget our Business Continuity Guide for more details.

Emis Web - New Online Access Guide 

We have created a new user guide dedicated to patient-level settings in Emis Web. This comprehensive resource is designed to help you navigate and customise patient settings with ease. You can access the guide now on our Academy Portal

Emis-X - NEW Instant Messaging Video

We’re excited to announce a brand new EMIS-X Instant Messaging training video on our Academy Portal! This short, focused video guides you through the essentials of EMIS-X messaging, helping you get up to speed quickly.

Please note, EMIS-X will soon become your default tool for instant messaging, as this function will be retired within EMIS Web. Get a head start and learn the ins and outs of this powerful new platform today.

EMIS-X: Instant Messaging

Windows 11

New Windows 11 Guides Available

We have started to upgrade computers to Windows 11.  We have created easy-to-follow guides cover everything you need:

• Get Started Fast: Simple setup steps and tips
• Boost Productivity: Learn new tools and shortcuts
• Customize Your Look: Make Windows 11 your own!

Perfect for beginners and experienced users alike. Access the Windows 11 guides on the MLCSU Academy.

Email Signature

A fresh, well-designed email signature can make a real impact - It is also essential for letting the recipient know who you are, how to contact you and which organisation you work for!

• Professionalism: Instantly enhances credibility and makes a great first impression.
• Branding: Add a business logo and links, reinforcing your brand with every email.
• Contact Info at a Glance: Makes it easy for contacts to reach you without searching for details.
• Marketing Opportunity: Promote your latest content, services, or social media with clickable links.
• Consistency: Keeps your communication looking clean and unified across your team.

Access the MS Outlook guide or the NHSmail guide on the MLCSU Academy.

NHS App 

NHS App - Browser Access

Did you know you can access all the information in the NHS App directly through a web browser? This web format is often easier to navigate, especially on larger screens like laptops or desktops. Try it now: https://access.login.nhs.uk/enter-email

For more details and to explore helpful resources, check out our NHS App resources guide

Get Ready for Our Days of Christmas on Facebook! 

The Christmas season is almost here! As part of our Days of Christmas celebration on Facebook you’ll get early access to our newest courses, exclusive course dates, fresh guides, and insider tips to boost your skills. This is happening throughout December, so make sure you’re following us on Facebook to catch each festive training surprise!

Don’t miss a single post! Make sure to follow us on Facebook, stay tuned, and get ready to make this season (and your skills) brighter than ever!

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Learning Journey

We're committed to providing tailored IT training solutions for every practice in Lancashire and Cheshire. If you're unsure who your dedicated trainer is, simply contact us and we'll connect you. Remember, this newsletter is your gateway to a wealth of resources, including upcoming workshops, e-learning modules and helpful guides. Let's keep the learning journey going - get in touch, join the mailing list, and let us know how we can support you!

Meet the MLCSU IT Training Team 

Our IT Training Team is here to support GP practice staff in the NHS by providing expert-led training on the latest healthcare technologies.

Our team is made up of experienced professionals who have a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by GP practices. We offer a range of training options, including in-person sessions, online courses, and one-on-one coaching, to ensure that our training is accessible and tailored to the needs of each practice.

With our support, GP practice staff will be equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to confidently use technology to improve patient care and streamline their daily workflows.

Contact your practice's designated trainer for more details.