Humber, Coast and Vale Integrated Care System (ICS) has opened a £2 million tender to procure a single maternity system. The ICS is looking for a supplier to be in place for April 2022 to deliver a single system to be used across three or four local trusts, including Hull […]
Tag: Interoperability
Feature: How data capture through inventory management can enable interoperability
Nick Roots and Liz Ward of Prospitalia h-trak, a healthcare information company working with the NHS and private hospitals, took time out recently to chat to HTN for our latest feature on interoperability. Focusing on how accurate data capture can enhance interoperability within hospitals, they shared a case study on […]
Feature: Using operational data to support the redesign of clinical pathways across an ICS
For the latest in the HTN feature series which focuses on digital transformation for integrated care systems (ICS), HTN spoke with David Hancock, Healthcare Executive Advisor at InterSystems. In our virtual chat we discussed the role of operational data, the need for data liquidity, and how to approach system-wide pathway […]
Catalonia plans open platform using openEHR
The region of Catalonia has started its journey towards an open platform using openEHR standards, by launching a Request for Information (RFI) process to support the components to be included in the tender. In the call launched last week, the purpose outlined is to obtain technical information on the possibilities of supplying […]
Scotland sets out digital strategy
The Scottish Government has published its strategy for how to help the nation “achieve its potential” in a “constantly evolving” digital world. The strategy, jointly owned by local and national government, is part of a collaboration with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) to deliver a “refreshed Digital Strategy […]
Midlands Partnership digital strategy out for consultation
The Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has released a version of its digital strategy for 2021-2026, opening for wider input and consultation ahead of a final publication. The trust said, to date, the strategy has been formulated following over 100 hours of consultation from all stakeholders to support the development […]
PRSB updates care planning standards for community mental health care
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has updated its personalised care planning standard for adults in the community living with severe mental health conditions. Produced to support community mental health care, the standard provides a model for person-centred care, supporting planning and the information that should form part of the […]
PRSB expands pharmacy standards to cover more services
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has updated and expanded its community pharmacy information standard, to reflect a growing range of services offered by community pharmacies. Originally developed in 2018, the standards have recently been updated this year to cover services such as: Services to quit smoking Hypertension testing in the […]
InterSystems announces new partnership to accelerate oncology drug discovery
InterSystems has announced a new partnership with the biopharmaceutical company, Oncodesign, which will focus on optimising data use to enhance drug discovery processes in oncology. The health data management, technology and software provider signed up for the strategic partnership with the aim of harnessing the power of data to advance […]
Wales to invest over £8.5m in new national digital eye care patient record
Wales is set to invest over £8.5 million in its first national Electronic Patient Record and digital Electronic Referral system for eye care. As part of wider plans surrounding Wales’ future approach to optometry services, the nation is focusing on preventative measures, along with management and treatment by primary care […]
