The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has launched a new app for individuals to access expert medico-legal advice 24/7. The app allows users to customise their news feeds so they receive content which is of interest and relevance to them, get assistance by searching frequently asked questions and scour the MDU’s […]
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Imprivata extends multi-factor authentication to handheld devices with the launch of Mobile Device Access solution
Imprivata® the healthcare IT security company, has introduced Imprivata Mobile Device Access™ which enables fast, secure access to clinical mobile devices and applications. The new solution extends the capabilities of Imprivata OneSign® and the Imprivata identity and access management platform enabling fast, secure access to shared mobile devices and applications […]
Ascom rolls out smartphones for 300+ doctors at Royal Bolton Hospital
Ascom is deploying hundreds of its smartphones in a major project to enable on-call doctors at the Royal Bolton Hospital to better care for seriously ill patients at night and over weekends with an aim to eventually replace traditional doctors’ bleepers entirely. Initially, 30 handheld Myco smart devices are being used […]
7 technologies to explore right now
We spoke with industry experts to find out what technologies you should explore right now. 1. eShare, leave bad meetings in the past Bad meetings are the bane of every persons working life, the time and cost implications of poorly organised meetings is immense. eShare has been developing software […]
IMS MAXIMS achieves accreditation on G-Cloud 10
IMS MAXIMS has successfully been listed on G-Cloud 10, making its cloud-based digital services available to NHS Trusts via the latest iteration of government’s procurement framework. Trusts can access the key services needed to successfully deploy an electronic patient record, including service configuration, benefits realisation, data migration, project management, software […]
CQC investigation into delayed referrals
On Wednesday 18 July 2018, CQC identified a technical issue within their data management system that may have delayed or prevented the timely referral of some safeguarding information to local authorities. A thorough investigation of the situation commenced immediately and the organisation said they have established that the system and […]
SBRI Healthcare latest funding to support mental health
SBRI Healthcare, the NHS England funded initiative championed by the AHSN Network, has announced the programme’s latest round of funding is supporting companies to develop novel solutions to tackle the challenges of mental illness. Sharing in £700K investment, the seven successful companies have all demonstrated the potential of their innovations […]
Interview: Interoperability, data, standards and innovation
In our latest interview we caught up with Vijay Magon, CEO, CCube Solutions. What is the most significant achievement for your organisation in the past 12 months? The word “interoperability” gets banded about a lot. Most modern IT systems sign upto interoperability but few actually deliver it. Over the last […]
New app could predict who will go in to labour early
Researchers from King’s College London and Guy’s and St Thomas’ have developed an app called QUiPP that could help predict if a woman is going to give birth prematurely. As well as providing support for those who will go in to labour early, for those at risk, the app can […]
Firefighters add heart checks to Safe and Well visits with expansion of innovative project
Firefighters in Eastern Cheshire will soon be adding potentially life-saving heart checks to their Safe and Well visits following the expansion of an innovative project. Health Innovation Manchester is working in partnership with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) and NHS Eastern Cheshire CCG to improve the detection of atrial […]
