Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust Selects Man...

LONDON, March 3 /PRNewswire/ --     Manpower Software plc, a leading provider of
workforce optimisation and
electronic rostering solutions, is pleased to announce that Northern Devon
Healthcare NHS Trust, the largest employer in the area, has selected Manpower
Software's MAPS Healthroster solution to more effectively manage its nursing
staff, with the intention of eventual roll-out to other staff groups in the
organisation.



    Carolyn Mills, Director of Nursing at Northern Devon Healthcare
commented: "We chose MAPS Healthroster after assessing its use on a number of
wards. Staff found it easy to use and it made their lives simpler, with less
paperwork. By implementing Manpower Software's MAPS Healthroster solution we
anticipate both financial and qualitative benefits. "



    The MAPS Healthroster solution has been selected to electronically roster
nurses, to meet the demands of delivering excellent patient care, controlling
costs and allowing flexible staff working. The project will also include
interfacing to ESR (Electronic Staff Record HR and Payroll system), replacing
manual timesheets, and improving overall payroll and sickness absence
administration processes, this in turn will allow nursing staff to spend more
time addressing patient care issues.



    Commenting on the announcement, Paul Scandrett, Manpower Software's Head
of Healthcare said: "We are delighted to be working with the Trust as a
result of the successful Roster Assessment. Following this joint review, we
are now focussed on helping the Trust realise the benefits from our solution
to support their existing program of improving patient care and delivering
best value for money. The award of this contract brings the total number of
NHS Trusts which have selected MAPS Healthroster to 33."



About Manpower Software

    Manpower Software plc was founded in 1991 and quickly established itself
as a leading provider of workforce optimisation solutions, with a reputation
for delivering high quality products and services. Manpower Software focuses
on helping companies manage their staff resources and control operational
costs through effective workforce planning, scheduling and analysis. The
solutions comprise: MAPS Health, MAPS Defence and MAPS Maritime Suites and
are used by some of the world's largest and most complex organisations to
manage their workforce more effectively, making sure the right people, are in
the right place, at the right time. Manpower Software is headquartered in
London and has an overseas office in the US. From these locations Manpower
supports its international customer base in Europe, USA and Australia.



    For additional information please visit our website at
http://www.manpowersoftware.com



    
    Manpower Software plc Enquiries:
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    Ciara Matthews - Marketing Manager
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