Practise using the Unity Play System to improve your skills and confidence

August 8, 2019

As we head towards go-live it’s important to make sure that you feel confident and comfortable using Unity. The more you practise, even if it’s just in short bursts, the better you will become.

As well as practising your UniTeam competencies during August, make sure you find time to use the Play System in an individual capacity too.

The vascular team have developed an effective approach that others might like to adopt. Clinical nurse specialist Lisa Mallett explained: “I had the idea that it would be useful for our team to allocate a specified time each week and have a quiet area to be able to practise using the Play System.

“We have set up an area, away from the main office, where staff can go and not be disrupted by the phones or anything else. There is a desk with the computer and a resource file to refer to if required.

“We have a book by the computer and after each session the team member will record the time they started, the time they finished and what they have done during that session.”

Each team member must practise for a minimum of 30 minutes each week. They are also encouraged to work together to get the most out of the experience.

“We have developed a buddy system where one person will go on the Play System and add information. They will then give their ‘buddy’ a list of questions so they have to go on and search for the information,” said Lisa.

To access the Play System simply click on the following link and enter your own network username and password: http://unity.swbh.nhs.uk/Citrix/B0684EXPWeb/.

For more information about the Play System, and the support available to help you use it, please visit Connect.