PIPcast S01E13 - Sarah Anderson

Welcome to the 13th and Halloween Episode of PIPcast! On todays show: 00:00:00: We introduce the show. 00:02:05: We discuss the interview with Tom Mann from last episode including some potential hard truths. We also look at the potential for jobs for ODPs in NHS trusts. 00:20:02: We discuss the HCPC's (@The_HCPC) foray into social media and podcasting (http://www.hcpc-uk.org/registrants/socialmediaguidance/). We then look at the emergence of a new ODP - The Operational Delivery Professionals. 00:23:54: We take a look at the AfPP (@SaferSurgeryUK) focus groups, a slight clerical error (Insert Profession) https://www.afpp.org.uk/news/Exploration-of-the-use-of-Patient-Group-Directions We also talk about the ever-present theatre resource The Operating Theatre Journal (@OTJOnline, https://otjonline.com). 00:30:14: We take a look at two headlines in particular involving hospitals and theatre. Firstly the story behind a BBC Panorama show on private hospital care titled 'How Safe is your Operation?' (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09b6drt) The second story is regarding theatre efficiency and whether we can do more operations in the time we have (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-41727535) Craig also points to a useful resource 'Behind the Headlines' (https://www.nhs.uk/news/) 00:38:40: Justin interviews ACP trainee Sarah Anderson (ACP_SarahA about her role and the potential future of ODPs 00:58:30: We discuss the interview with Sarah, the dilemma of advanced practice in the healthcare setting and plea for more of our listeners to get in contact. We want to hear from you! Please like, share, retweet and review! As always you can get in contact in several ways: Twitter: @odppipcast Facebook: PIPcast Email + Skype: [email protected]