It’s time for another news in brief – an opportunity for us to highlight some of the top health tech stories that have caught our eye over the past week.
Here’s what’s been happening…
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT to install new technology for CPR training
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust will become the first mental health trust to install new technology specialised in CPR training.
The new tech, called Brayden Online, will merge a mannequin with an IOS application using a cloud server, which will allow staff to undergo training at any location, time and date.
Staff can take a test to utilise and prove their CPR standards which provides timely feedback for CPR delivery quality without the need of an instructor.
Toni Murch, Senior Resuscitation Officer at GMMH, said: “This new equipment will allow our staff to undertake Basic Life Support training at a time and location that’s convenient to them… this equipment will ensure the quality of CPR is consistent across the trust.”
European Institute of Innovation and Technology invests in tech to detect cancer early
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is investing in new technology following the 2022 Wild Card Programme, to expand the network of innovators and investors across Europe.
The programme this year responded to challenges such as mental health and early detection of cancer with many innovators developing skills and knowledge to create a new tech solution.
Innovators were able to aid in accurate diagnosis, and strengthen access to care for mental health and improve assessment and detection tools for cancer.
Radar Healthcare research calls for reporting to have correct technology
The ‘Incident reporting in secondary care: An analysis of reporting rates and their effect on patient safety’ report, commissioned by Radar Healthcare, has been released, highlighting the need for more technology for reporting.
Radar Healthcare established that there are inefficiencies in reporting methods and timings, alongside barriers in reporting accurately.
It is said that training and feedback is to increase staff engagement with many nurses calling for the correct technology and extra training in reporting incidents correctly and accurately. Read the full whitepaper here.
Walton Centre develops new tech to help patients undergoing spinal surgery
A new and technologically advanced surgical robotic navigation system called ‘ExcelsiusGPS’ has been developed and put to use by The Walton Centre to decrease the recovery time for patients following spinal surgery.
The technology is operated by a camera and has a firm robotic arm which is computerised to track a trajectory which is pre-scheduled by surgeons. By doing this they are able to facilitate the placement of inter body cages and spinal screws with more accuracy.
The hospital trust can use the equipment not only to carry out robotic spinal services, but to aid in training and education to illustrate the services that are provided to patients.
Royal College of Ophthalmologists launches new online learning platform
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has launched INSPIRE, a new online platform providing learning and development opportunities for all eye care professionals.
The platform contains 26 programmes across the areas of clinical knowledge, professional development and personal development, and has been created to stimulate and support the development of ophthalmologists and colleagues in eye care.
The platform provides easy access to multimedia learning materials and are available for staff with a range of experience, from fundamental eye care for medical students to new breakthroughs and techniques for specialists.
