Responsibility for patient flow is no longer just a nursing task – it is everyone’s responsibility. Katy Cain, clinical consultant for smart health technology provider Alcidion, explores changes in the way patient flow is being managed to respond to NHS pressures, maximise capacity and improve patient outcomes. As a senior […]
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Feature: Open Medical Director Michael Shenouda on the importance of capturing granular data during the patient flow
As part of our Patient Flow feature series this month, we spoke to Michael Shenouda, Director at Open Medical, to get his thoughts on the importance of capturing granular data during patient flows, examples of their solution in practice, and the learnings and challenges Open Medical can take forward. To […]
Milton Keynes University Hospital publishes updated Digital, Data and Technology Strategy
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) has published a revised Digital, Data and Technology (DDT) Strategy, which outlines their approach to utilising and embracing technology over the next four years. “We continue to build on existing mature digital foundations achieved to date,” commented Craig York, Chief Information Officer at MKUH. “This […]
UK health data survey finds public support for controlled NHS data sharing
Results from a national survey of public opinion on sharing health data to support clinical care and research shows support for controlled NHS data sharing. Through an anonymised online survey that ran from February to September 2020, researchers wanted to understand public opinion on data sharing, including of mental health versus physical […]
Royal Papworth launches AI study to validate proof of concept
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a research study which focuses on the use of artificial intelligence in helping to diagnose heart valve diseases earlier. The Cardiovascular Acoustics and an Intelligent Stethoscope (CAIS) study – co-led by the University of Cambridge – aims to test and validate a screening tool […]
Feature: The role of AI and data in patient safety, Radar Healthcare
Feature by Radar Healthcare Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a daunting term in healthcare since it suggests that things are beyond our control. However, it’s important to really understand what AI is and the benefits it can provide to various aspects of healthcare. Firstly, what is AI? Artificial intelligence is […]
UCLH to test new cancer machine learning algorithm
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) has been awarded a grant of £685,316 to test in clinical practice a new proof-of-concept machine learning algorithm designed to improve cancer care. The new algorithm – tested in collaboration with Durham University and health tech company Evergreen Life Ltd, and […]
NHS England opens ‘Federated Data Platform’ market engagement
NHS England has opened a pre-market engagement process to develop a ‘Federated Data Platform’, ahead of an anticipated tender process up to the value of £240million. The organisation is holding an online session for prospective suppliers to take place 13 April, 2:00pm – 4:00pm. At this stage and before opening a […]
Feature: How Malinko is putting community services at the centre of NHS data strategy
As part of our focus on data strategy, HTN spoke to Malinko, to find out about their caseload management system, their partnership with NHS Wales, their goals for the future, and the importance of community health data sets for the NHS. We were joined for a virtual chat by Rob McGovern, Malinko’s […]
‘Better, broader, safer’ report published on use of health data for research
‘Better, broader, safer: using health data for research and analysis’ has been published, a report on how the safety and security of health data use can be improved. Professor Ben Goldacre was commissioned in February 2021 by the government to undertake the review. It is aimed at policy makers in […]
