A study published in the peer reviewed journal, eClinicalMedicine, has highlighted the positive impact of the virtual A&E service provided by Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS FT. The research explored the safety of video-based telemedicine compared to in-person triage in emergency ophthalmology, during COVID-19. Case notes of 404 adults who used the […]
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Feature: University Hospitals of Leicester electronic prescribing and medicines administration go live
In this feature we dive into the world of EPMA (electronic prescribing and medicines administration). To find about the technology, we spoke with Paul Volkaerts, CEO of Nervecentre. We also managed to chat with Gang Xu, Consultant Nephrologist and Graeme Hall, Chief Pharmacist at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL), to […]
News in brief: Barts Health launches data analytics app, care homes pilot ‘proof of vaccination’ tech, Entrepreneur Academy for innovators
Health tech news never sleeps, so there are plenty of stories to catch up on for those lucky enough to have enjoyed a long weekend. From a £100,000 digital hub in the Midlands, a mental health ‘Recovery College’ in Cumbria, and care home vaccination ‘proof’ technology, through to the launch […]
HEE publishes 10 year data driven workforce report
A new report titled ‘Data Driven Healthcare in 2030′, commissioned by the Health Education England Digital Readiness Programme, has been published. The report aims to help identify the capacity and capability challenges facing the NHS digital technology and informatics workforce in the next 10 years, with a particular focus on […]
Oxehealth eyes US expansion
Oxehealth, a provider of vision-based patient monitoring and management systems, has been granted clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to launch its solutions across all US states. The company is now looking to expand its vital signs solutions across the US, with a focus on skilled nursing […]
Health Foundation announces funding to support research into AI and ethnic inequalities
The Health Foundation has launched a new funding call to support research into artificial intelligence and racial and ethnic inequalities. Supported by the NHSX AI Lab and the National Institute for Health Research, £1.55 million will be made available across two categories. The first category aims to understand and enable the […]
NHS Providers publishes how trusts can build a good digital strategy
NHS Providers, in partnership with NHSX and Health Education England, have published their third guide, ‘how trusts can build a good digital strategy’ as part of its digital boards series. The latest guide follows the building and enabling digital teams guide, and aims to support trust leaders sustain the momentum on digital built up during […]
NHS SBS announces new Digital Workplace framework
NHS Shared Business Services and NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative have launched a new framework focusing on hardware, hoping to realise 25% cost savings compared to buying direct. The Digital Workplace framework covers desktop PCs, laptop, tablets, mobile devices, clinical displays, medical IT hardware, printers, scanners, peripherals and […]
Health Education England publishes digital competency framework for Allied Health Professionals
Health Education England has published a digital competency framework for Allied Health Professionals, developed as part of the Topol Digital Health Fellowship programme. With 223,991 Allied Health Professionals (AHP) registered, the framework has been developed to support the enhancement of digital competence; the knowledge and skills associated with digital technology […]
NHS Digital chief executive to step down
Sarah Wilkinson, the chief executive of NHS Digital, is to leave the organisation this summer. In a statement released today, NHS Digital said Sarah has resigned as CEO of NHS Digital. The digital unit is now seeking an interim CEO for the months ahead, with a plan to run an open […]
