Industry Spotlight: Mark Chester, assistant director of technology in digital and data services
At UHDB, Mark Chester has been spearheading efforts to move years of legacy data into future-fit IT systems. By Owen Hughes
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Building The Economic Case For An NHS EDMS: a guide to financial modelling
EDMS deployment is not for the faint hearted but the rewards can be immense. Armed with a strong economic case, NHS trusts can revolutionise care. Mizaic’s practical guide supports trusts to model the costs and benefits of deployment, acting as a gateway to change.
Clinical Software
Industry Spotlight: Elaine O’Brien, population health executive, Oracle Health
With a background in nursing and managing cancer services, Elaine O’Brien understands how hospitals operate. In her current role, she helps clinicians use data to help people be as healthy as possible. By Claire Read
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Industry Spotlight: Justine Patterson, population health executive, Oracle Health
One of the “joys” of Justine Patterson’s role is supporting NHS staff to change the way they do things. By Claire Read.
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Finland’s largest central hospital takes giant leap in patient monitoring technology
The brand-new state-of-the-art Nova Hospital in central Finland was completed in 2021. Its aim to adopt innovative technology specifically in support of its front-line clinical staff, with a focus on productivity, efficiency gains and data-secure technology, was planned years beforehand. Integrating medical devices and patient data was a key aim to ensure the continuum of care and collect valuable insights.
Interoperability
Industry Spotlight: Jon Pickering, CEO Mizaic, formerly IMMJ Systems
It is the people around great technology who make the “magic” happen says Jon Pickering – a belief that’s shaped his company’s rebranding. By Jennifer Trueland.
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Digitisation of NHS prescriptions using E-Sign secure technology for National Clinical Homecare Association (NCHA)
The trade body for the clinical homecare industry, NCHA, put out a tender for a single, standardised digital solution to prescription processing. The ‘low code’, scalable solution provided by E-Sign reduced the process time from two days to two hours.
Clinical Software
How a population data set and predictive risk analytics underpinned Wirral’s social media health campaign
Healthy Wirral Partners used Oracle Cerner’s vast population data set and predictive risk capabilities to encourage vaccination uptake among people at higher risk from Covid-19 and influenza. The technology underpinned social media messaging by behavioural marketers at ICE around the principle of ‘social norming’, promoting vaccination as normal behaviour.
AI and Analytics
Accelerating digital transformation in health and social care with iPad
Using Apple technology, combined with healthcare-specific apps and value-added services, Academia help deliver on some of the most important outcomes healthcare providers want to achieve, including better patient experiences and reduced staff workloads.
Infrastructure
Enhancing one of the oldest shared care records: the Care and Health Information Exchange extends into care homes
Covid-19 gave new urgency to the need for fast, secure access to medical records across health and social care boundaries. Keycloak, an open source identity and access management solution by Orion Health, means care home staff in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight can use the shared care record, releasing time to care for residents.
Interoperability