Critical IT systems on Leeds risk register
A sizeable chunk of a major teaching hospital’s critical IT systems are at significant risk of failing without warning, according to its corporate risk register.
Infrastructure
Babylon Health passed CQC inspection
Another mobile-based digital health service app, Babylon Health, has passed regulatory muster.
Digital Patient
National Cyber Security Centre to help tackle NHS threats
The National Cyber Security Centre became operational this week and some of its first goals will be improving security practices in the NHS.
Cyber Security
New oversight for remote GP digital services
GP video subscription apps will come under increased regulatory scrutiny next years, as the number of companies offering remote consultation continues to grow.
Digital Patient
Pennine criticised on data quality in damning CQC report
CQC calls for national risk assessment model and data set
The Care Quality Commission has called for national action on the risk models and data sets that underpin initiatives to keep people out of hospital, in a report that says current integrated care initiatives are struggling.
AI and Analytics
Caldicott: hints of latest report escape from purdah
Key reviews of NHS data security and information governance have been held up by the EU referendum. But the outlines of what they are likely to recommend are becoming clear. Jennifer Trueland reports.
Cyber Security
CQC shifts focus from inspections to data and feedback
The Care Quality Commission will push ahead with plans to scale down inspections and instead rely more heavily on data and user feedback.
News
CQC cites EPR concerns at Walsall
England’s chief inspector of hospitals has recommended Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust be placed into special measures, highlighting issues with its electronic patient record as an area for improvement.
Clinical Software
CQC: Harlow trust must improve info
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust must improve the way information flows around its site, according to a report by the Care Quality Commission, that says the trust is struggling to cope with patient numbers and “requires improvement.”
Clinical Software