The success of NHS elearning programmes in engaging staff and delivering time and cost savings is being highlighted at a major healthcare event in London. Leading elearning company, Sponge UK will be sharing the impact of its work for the National Health Service at the Procurement in Healthcare Show at […]
Month: September 2016
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust chooses iMDsoft for electronic observations and high acuity patient data management
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust sought an electronic observation system to further improve patient safety in the hospital and reduce mortality numbers following the procurement and implementation of an Electronic Patient Acuity Monitoring System (ePAMS). Goals include reduction of delayed, missed and inappropriate escalations; more effective observations; more accurate […]
Updata awarded contract to manage IT networks by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Updata has been awarded a five-year contract by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) to supply and manage IT networks for healthcare organisations in the region. As part of the contract, which was awarded following a competitive tender, Updata will manage a wide area network (WAN) and provide local area network […]
King’s benefits from Answer Digital
King’s College Hospital, a leading NHS Foundation Trust with a world-class reputation for excellence, has been supporting the Open Source movement in the NHS for many years. Their latest offer back to the NHS is a re-usable solution to address three core principles of the NHS information strategy; NHS number […]
Care at home for most vulnerable Wyre patients saved £95,000 in 6 months
Care home residents in Thornton, Poulton and Over Wyre are receiving dedicated care to keep them healthy and out of hospital thanks to a new service being piloted in the area. Six doctors’ practices in the area have come together to provide the new service to the area’s 500 care […]
A groundbreaking new app to help healthcare staff tackle antibiotic resistance has been launched in Scotland
The app, which will be rolled out nationwide, is a first for Scotland. Known as the Antimicrobial Companion, the app will give practitioners quick and easy access to clinical guidance and will support decision making on antibiotic prescribing, including: Dosage calculators for key antibiotic medicines (registered as medical devices with […]
