Failure of core network at Northumbria downs IT systems
All clinical and administration systems went down at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust after a failure of core network routing.
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Leeds Teaching pathology IT crash blamed on “human error”
A review found the pathology IT crash at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust was caused by human error, hardware failure, and ageing infrastructure,
Clinical Software
NY death investigated for links to London Ambulance IT crash
An investigation will determined whether IT problems at the London Ambulance Service contributed to the death in the early hours of New Years’ Day.
News
London Ambulance IT down for five hours on NYD
Ambulance dispatchers in the capital were reduced to using pen and paper on one of the busiest nights of the year.
Clinical Software
Eight-day IT failure at Great Ormond critical care units
The “unexpected total system failure” has sparked a review of the London hospital’s IT infrastructure.
Clinical Software
Months after IT crash, Leeds still using paper for tests
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s pathology system went down on 16 September. Two months later the trust is still recovering.
Clinical Software
Software ‘freeze’ after network failure at St George’s
The south London trust is in stabilisation and recovery mode after an IT crash exposes infrastructure risks.
Infrastructure
NHS 24 IT system now four years late and 73% over budget
The costs of introducing a new computer system to Scottish helpline NHS 24 have now risen to 73% more than was originally budgeted, according to the country’s official auditors.
Digital Patient
Leeds pathology IT crash into third week without resolution
A huge pathology IT crash has dragged into its third week with parts of the system still not fully restored and operational.
Clinical Software
Pathology IT crash in Leeds drags on
Contingency plans will remain in place until mid-next week as a two week long pathology IT crash staggers on at one of the largest trusts in the country.
Clinical Software