Technology ‘should not be an add-on when developing an ICS’
Technology on its own is not a solution to integrated care problems but “underpins” the success of many health systems, a Nuffield Trust research said.
Interoperability
Staff lose more than 26,000 hours to IT issues, CQC reveals
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) revealed in its November board papers that 26,835 staff hours had been lost to IT issues, costing £679,399.
News
Ipswich Hospital rolls out patient portal for letters and appointments
The next time an appointment is booked patients with a registered mobile number will be sent a text message inviting them to sign up to the system.
Digital Patient
Trust warns of ‘significant risk’ to patients over EPR delays
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust says it cannot go ahead with the planned EPR as it is still awaiting approval from NHSI and its ICS.
Clinical Software 2
Royal Cornwall Hospital deploys AI tool for secure surgical videos
Touch Surgery Enterprise enables automatic processing and viewing of surgical videos for clinicians and their teams without compromising patient data.
AI and Analytics
Tories pledge vaccine text message reminders to boost uptake
The national vaccination reminder system will see text messages and digital reminders sent to families from their GP when their child’s immunisation is due.
Digital Patient 2
Digital Health Unplugged: How NHS trusts can encourage innovation
This month’s podcast looks at how the NHS can work with innovators to fast-track digital health solutions and the importance of involving clinicians.
News
Family heartbreak inspires career change for NHS Digital data director
The loss of his daughter Scarlett just days before her due date led Daniel Ray to change his career to give back to the hospital that cared for his family.
Feature
Scottish GP practices to benefit from £9m for IT upgrades
The funding will be used to improve internet connectivity and support the deployment of Attend Anywhere, an online virtual clinic.
Clinical Software
‘Significant safety risk’ surrounds e-prescribing after drug mix-up
The report found communication and transfer of information between secondary care, primary care and community pharmacy posed safety risks.
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