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East Kent Hospitals opens ambient voice technology supplier engagement
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust has published a pre-procurement notice for an ambient voice technology/scribe solution that can support clinical efficiency and help to reduce the administrative burden across the trust. The request for information notes five key aims of the procurement: to enhance clinical efficiency, improve documentation accuracy, […]
Countess of Chester Hospital introduces virtual tour to support individuals with additional needs
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has added a virtual tour of its facilities to its website, with the aim of supporting individuals with additional needs before they arrive at the hospital. The interactive tool uses 360° navigation, showing outpatient departments and waiting areas, as well as endoscopy […]
AI strategy and compliance plan from US Department of Health and Human Services shares five pillars and approach to removing barriers
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published an AI strategy and accompanying compliance plan, to utilise leading technologies to enhance efficiency, foster American innovation, facilitate data and best practice sharing, standardise risk practices, and embrace a “try-first” culture. Sharing a preliminary assessment of AI maturity across […]
NHS England to roll-out system to detect potential safety issues on maternity wards
NHS England has announced the roll-out of an online system designed to identify patterns and trends in data routinely recorded in maternity services and send warning signals when a critical safety check is required. At one of the pilot sites, Cathy Bevens, lead safety and governance midwife at Cambridge University […]
Barts Health takes action following Cl0p cyber attack
Barts Health NHS Trust has responded to a recent cyber attack where files from a database containing invoices were stolen and posted on the dark web. The stolen files include names and addresses of individuals required to pay for services at the trust over a period of several years, as […]
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals board discuss EPR moving from implementation to stabilisation
In November, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust shared updates and priority areas as its Connect EPR programme moves from the implementation to the stabilisation phase. On the priority areas for stabilisation the trust notes a focus on redesigning of clinics within Connect to improve patient bookings, ensuring no gaps […]
MHRA opens regulatory advice meetings on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has opened an offering to provide regulatory advice meetings on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices for manufacturers, at a cost of £987 for one hour. During the one hour meeting, the person or organisation requesting support is to begin with […]
GSK and Fleming Initiative £45 million investment to develop six new AMR research programmes
The pharmaceutical company GSK has allocated £45 million in funding to the Fleming Initiative to develop six new research programmes focused on how AI and other advanced technologies can be used to accelerate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research. The Fleming Initiative was founded by Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare […]
Royal Surrey NHS sets research, development and innovation plans to 2030
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has outlined plans to become a “nationally-recognised centre of excellence for clinical research”, utilising AI and data as part of its innovation strategy. By 2030, the trust plans to ensure that it is delivering “high-impact, patient-focused research” to inform the best possible future care for […]
