The Library and Knowledge Service supports all staff and learners across the Trust to use the right knowledge, at the right time and in the right place. We support evidence-based decision making to improve patient care, develop policies and guidelines, and to make informed clinical and non-clinical decisions.
The Library and Knowledge Service also supports the continuing professional development of the workforce through a range of tailored training and study skills support, current awareness services, assistance with research and the provision of a wide range of resources.
Supporting evidence-based practice
- Evidence and literature searching service.
- Current awareness alerts to keep staff up-to-date with the latest research.
- Provide the evidence base for patient information leaflets.
- Access to a range of databases, point of care tools and resources.
- Books, e-books, e-journals and databases
- Access to information professionals.
- Scanning for innovations in healthcare.
- Support for research.
Learning and education
- Tailored training courses for all staff and learners.
- Individual and group study spaces.
- Drop-in computers.
- Support with e-learning.
- Study skills support.
- Inter-library loans.
More information is available on the library website: www.eastcheshirenhslibrary.net.
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