Camera tech to replace pulse oximeter clip trialled in Fife
A method of detecting blood oxygen levels and pulse that swaps a traditional pulse oximeter clip for camera technology is to be given a six month trial at one of the main hospitals in Fife.
Digital Patient
Two companies on £20m Scottish EPMA framework
Just two firms – Emis Health and JAC – have been given ‘preferred bidder’ status for an e-prescribing framework contract in Scotland that should be completed and signed by the end of next month.
Clinical Software
Electronic patient records deployed in Orkney and Shetland
Electronic patient records have reached two of the remoter parts of the UK, with the deployment of InterSystems’ TrakCare to Shetland and Orkney.
Clinical Software
NHS Fife picks InterSystems
InterSystems has continued its march through Scotland, with NHS Fife the latest to sign-up to the TrakCare platform.
Clinical Software
Scotland links Orion clinical portals
West of Scotland’s health boards plan to share information by connecting their Orion clinical portals, creating a regional view of patient records.
Clinical Software
E-observations reduce cardiac arrests in Scottish hospital
NHS Fife has seen a significant reduction in cardiac arrests in one of its hospital’s busiest areas after deploying an electronic observations and early warning system.
Clinical Software
Healthcare IT news in brief
This week’s round up of healthcare IT industry developments includes new launches and a competiton for junior doctors to win video promotion for a good quality improvement idea.
News
NHS 24 abandons ‘challenging’ IT system
Scotland’s health advice service, NHS 24, has had to withdraw a new, £117 million computer and phone system over patient safety fears as winter pressures approach.
Digital Patient
NHS 24 IT system £41m over budget
The IT to support Scotland’s health information service, NHS 24, is two year’s late and significantly over budget, according to the Auditor General for Scotland.
Infrastructure
Celts agree IT alliance
NHS Wales and NHS Scotland have agreed an alliance to share technology developments and expertise.
Infrastructure