CCIO says better infrastructure and training needed to reap benefits of tech
Speaking at NHS Expo, CCIO Ayesha Rahim said it was easy to get caught up in new technology, but getting the basics right was more important.
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E-observations software delivers marked sepsis improvement at Barnsley
Since introducing Vitals e-obs software, Barnsley Hospital has seen immediate improvements in recognising and treating sepsis, and is now among the best performers. Length of stay in ICU for patients who contract sepsis has been cut by 1.5 days.
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New CCIO Network chair pens first column for Digital Health
In his first column as the new chair of the CCIO Network, James Reed looks ahead to the coming challenges and next phase of development for the profession.
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Meet the CCIO Advisory Panel: Fiona McDonald
Fiona McDonald, who was recently elected to the CCIO Advisory Panel, talks about the challenges of working in a man’s world and a number of other topics.
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Microsoft adds to health team with chief medical officer
David Rhew, who had the same position at Samsung, joins a growing health team at Microsoft which includes Google Cloud’s former health lead, Greg Moore.
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Diversity can help make the NHS an employer of choice for innovators
Looking around the room at last year’s Digital Health Summer Schools, Shera Chok realised she was one of the few women from an ethnic minority background. That’s why at this year’s event she and colleagues are launching a new network designed to redress that situation.
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Joe’s View: On data fever in the Mekong Delta
On a trip down the Mekong Delta, Professor Joe McDonald’s thoughts turn to the potentially serious disease that is data fever – and how it might be prevented.
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Royal College of Physicians recruiting for digital healthcare lead
The professional body is looking for iindividual who has experience of implementing new technologies or evaluating digital healthcare solutions.
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Joe’s View: On Matt Hancock and hoping that, this time, it’s for real
Professor Joe McDonald has seen many national NHS IT leaders come and go, ultimately failing in their attempts to change culture. But in Matt Hancock, our CCIO columnist thinks that he just might see something different.
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How can we attract more women to CCIO roles?
The role of a chief clinical information officer can be a daunting one and it seems that women in particular are cautious about taking the plunge. But according to one female CCIO, that’s often due to misperceptions about what the job entails. Andrea Downey speaks to Ayesha Rahim about how that can be addressed.
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