MELISSA.
Welcome to MELISSA, the mobile training and engagement hub on wheels...
The MELISSA fleet includes two state-of-the-art double-decker buses, each fully equipped with the latest technology and training equipment. Inside, you'll find a dynamic learning environment featuring high-quality audio/visual systems, advanced medical training manikins, clinical trainers, and reliable Wi-Fi. Comfortable seating areas, tables, and an extendable awning create the perfect setting for a range of activities.
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The mobile venue is designed to deliver healthcare initiatives across the region in harder to reach areas, or areas and organisations which don’t have capacity or support services in place.
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Anyone can request MELISSA to deliver healthcare and training initiatives of approximately 8-10 attendees if:
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They are delivering NHS education/training
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It improves our trainees/wider work force
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It improves Patient Safety
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It promotes training and education in the NHS and/or social care sector in the North East and North Cumbria
MELISSA's facilities:
Space upper deck for clinical suite with ‘control room’
Simulation Equipment
Seating area lower deck for debriefing simulation exercises or seated learning.
Delirium Educational Tools
TVs/AV equipment for presentations and live feeds
Interchangable display boards, tailored branding for tours.
Key contacts.
Stephen Cooper
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Service Lead
Nicola Main
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Team Manager
Nigel Moore
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Senior Driver
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Gail Weatherburn
Driver
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