Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT has introduced a new algorithm to help identify services users most likely to require crisis services. The IM&T and R&I departments at the trust have been working with Otsuka Health Solutions to implement a risk of crisis algorithm to help predict service users who may […]
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London North West registrar develops COVID-19 tool
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust has introduced a new tool to help clinical teams monitor and track the progress of COVID-19 patients in intensive care. The software, Pathpoint ICU, was developed by Open Medical founder and orthopedic registrar Harry Lykostratis. Harry like many other doctors was reassigned during the pandemic […]
Former doctor rota tool backed by £6m funding boost
Rotageek, a workforce rota-planning tool has received £6 million in funding from institutional investors. The tool was co-founded by former doctor Chris McCullough to support organisations and teams create a rota and easily swap shifts. Chris trained as a medical doctor spending 16 years in the NHS and 8 years […]
COVID-19 contact tracing apps from around the world
As countries begin to emerge from lockdown, the relaxing of restrictions has seen governments around the world introduce smartphone contact tracing apps in order to limit and control the spread of COVID-19. In this article, we take a look at countries which have adopted contact tracing apps, and look at […]
University Hospitals Birmingham starts AI melanoma pilot
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has launched a pilot to test a new AI triage skin cancer community service. The pilot aims to reduce delays in skin cancer detection and treatment during the coronavirus pandemic, by providing a screening programme using the AI tool. Working with AI company Skin Analytics, […]
One Gloucestershire triage app supports COVID-19 response
An app built by NHS surgeon, Owain Hughes is helping GPs and paramedics to screen COVID-19 patients. The platform, Cinapsis, is being used across the One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System to assess patients as part of their GP appointment, providing consultant advice when needed. The platform connects GPs and community lead nurses with consultants […]
Information Exchange portal across Hampshire and Isle of Wight adds COVID-19 data
The Care and Health Information Exchange (CHIE) used across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has last week been updated with information relating to COVID-19. The portal which shares health and social care information from GP surgeries, hospitals, community and mental health and social services across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight […]
MIT launches app in USA using crowdsourced data to highlight hospital resources
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has launched a tool in the United States, based on crowdsourced data, to help patients and professionals see real-time availability of hospital resources. The team has developed a web app which is now publicly accessible at: https://Covid19hospitalstatus.com. The tool aims to highlight and support capacity and […]
London trusts adopt Morecambe Bay’s Command Centre model for COVID response
Seven trusts in London have adopted the Command Centre model based on the Analytical Command Centre at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. The trusts are using the platform to alert staff to how many ambulances are predicted, including details of patient type and visibility of incoming COVID-19 risks. […]
Video messaging service supports Tunbridge Wells Hospital’s Neonatal Unit
A video messaging tool from vCreate is being used on the Neonatal Unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospital so parents can see their baby via video when they’re unable to be with their child. The application allows clinical teams to send video updates to parents who are not able to be […]
