iPOD Voicemap Software, developed in Australia, has been introduced into two of Glasgow's top hospitals, to assist in the training of new recruits.
The two hospitals using the MP3 players are Glasgow's Royal Infirmary and Labour ward and Neonatal unit at the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital.
The iPOD training technology provides new recruits with an audio induction to the workplace, followed by a computer-based knowledge test.
The introduction of the iPOD trainer has been welcomed by Hospital Managers at the NHS Greater Glasgow, who say the iPOD tours can be used to assist in the following areas:
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Workplace safety.
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Infection control.
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Coping with violence.
Training and Development Manager at NHS Greater Glasgow, Alastair Kirk,said:
"Using technology means we can make sure all new staff are trained to exactly the same standard.
"That is a big improvement on a system that relies on other staff and can therefore be vulnerable to human error. Staff find this a very enjoyable way to train and they start their job with more confidence"
The new training technology is soon to be introduced in the Western Infirmary's Accident and Emergency Department, with other health authorities in the UK and Europe also expressing an interest in the Voicemap software.
Article by Alexandra Johnston
