The UK Government has published its National Cancer Plan for England, backed by billions of pounds worth of investments in areas such as digital diagnostics, and informed by almost 12,000 responses to an earlier call for evidence from individuals and organisations. Through the call for evidence, 70 percent of respondents […]
Tag: Interoperability
Leeds Teaching Hospitals expands data sharing with Yorkshire and Humber Care Record
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has begun sharing four new data sources with the Yorkshire and Humber Care Record, covering appointments, encounters, location, and referral requests. The addition of these four items means that Leeds Teaching is now sharing eight of the ten resources listed on its minimum viable data […]
Gateshead Health NHS plans to tackle paper records and procure acute clinical EPR
The board of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has discussed a number of digital updates outlining work towards a digital strategic plan, developing a digital front door, through to procurement and medium-term planning. The trust’s draft digital strategic plan, the enabling digital plan to its corporate strategy, was considered, with […]
Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group maps digital systems planning for alignment
The board of Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group, covering Lincolnshire Community Health Services (LCHS) NHS Trust and United Lincolnshire Hospitals (ULTH) NHS Trust, has updated on digital work stream progress and remaining group development programme milestones, recognising “good progress” but “slippage on agreed timescales for some actions”. An exercise […]
Australian Digital Health Agency seeks feedback from software developers to improve interoperability
The Australian Digital Health Agency has launched a call for feedback for software developers, with an aim to improve interoperability, sharing of health information and promote collaboration across care settings. The agency is specifically seeking input on guiding consistent implementation and national alignment to HL7 and FHIR standards, for “seamless […]
Dorset digital strategy outlines plans across interoperability, data sharing, building digital skills and capability
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Our Dorset digital strategy to 2030 has been published, sharing the aim to create a “seamless, integrated digital ecosystem that empowers staff, improves patient experiences, and leverages emerging technologies like AI to deliver equitable, efficient, and person-centred care across all health and social care […]
East London NHS FT data approach on patient flow and predictive analytics
East London NHS Foundation Trust has outlined its use of data in informing patient care and patient flow, deploying digital screens, interactive dashboards, and PowerBI. 22 wards across the trust now have digital screens showcasing real-time data on aspects of flow, safety, care plans, observation status, Mental Health Act status, […]
HTN Now panel discuss how digital and data is supporting population health management
For our most recent HTN Now webinar on the role of data and digital in supporting population health management (PHM), we were joined by a panel including Victoria Townshend, portfolio director (associate) with the GIRFT Elective Team; Mayur Vibhuti, CCIO and GP clinical lead for digital at Kent and Medway […]
Interview: A look into EPR innovation and achieving interoperable systems with Paul Downie, CCIO at Gloucestershire Hospitals
NHS trusts are under pressure to modernise their digital estates while maintaining safe, efficient care. The challenge is clear: How can trusts maximise their existing investments and advance towards NHS priorities such as EPR innovation, interoperable systems, FHIR adoption and digital resilience? We caught up with Paul Downie, CCIO at […]
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside uses CAMDASH data system to link operational and performance data
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has shared some of the key benefits of using their imaging dashboard, CAMDASH, including a reduction in waiting lists for radiology and improved efficiency. According to the ICB, “15,000 fewer people have waited more than six weeks for radiology diagnostics such as ultrasounds and MRIs” since […]
