Recovering Covid-19 patients given devices to spot dips in oxygen levels
Those recovering from Covid-19 are to be given devices which can help spot dips in their blood oxygen-levels while they recover at home.
Digital Patient 1
NHSX denies conflict of interest over DeepMind founder’s advisory role
Mustafa Suleyman was approached by NHSX to help the organisation explore how best to collect patient data, including the use of Google’s Cloud products.
News 1
North East takes spotlight in June’s regional networks webinar
Digital responses to Covid-19 across the North East will be at the forefront of the next regional networks webinar and will feature a stellar line up.
Health CIO
Analysis of Covid-19 data ‘fails to provide actions to reduce inequalities’
A rapid review of coronavirus data by Public Health England (PHE) found BAME people were twice as likely to die, but offers “no reassurance of a plan”.
AI and Analytics
Tech in ICUs: A personal connection when physical contact isn’t possible
Face-to-face contact with ICU staff is vital for family members worried about a patient, but with Covid-19 putting a stop to visits tech has a role to play.
Feature
Solgari awarded £2.9m contract for part of Wales’ contact-tracing solution
NHS Wales Informatic Service required a supplier whose solution could be “integrated seamlessly” into its Microsoft Dynamics CRM solution.
News
£150,000 up for grabs in competition for digital Covid-19 responses
Supported by Digital Health Ecosystem Wales, the funding is available for between five and eight projects to rapidly pilot solutions.
News
Anonymous summary data on shielding patients published
Anonymous summary data on patients who have been identified as being on the Covid-19 shielded patient list (SPL) has been published.
Shared Records
New test and trace system falls short on roll-out of contact-tracing app
DHSC said work on the contact-tracing app continues following a “positive reception” on the Isle of Wight, but no date for the roll-out was committed to.
News 9
BCS: Scientific modelling codes should meet independent standards
The computer code behind the scientific modelling of epidemics should meet independent professional standards to ensure public trust, BCS has argued.
AI and Analytics