HTN recently attended the NHS and Health & Care Women Leaders Network’s joint virtual celebration of International Women’s Day 2021. There were a host of fantastic and informative sessions across the day – ranging from giggle-inducing wellbeing activities like Laughtercise, to thought-provoking fireside chats and panel discussions. As the “unconference” […]
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HTN Feature: Healthcare teams share tips for coping with stress during pandemic
Over the past 12 months the coronavirus pandemic has been challenging for each and everyone of us. So, we sent out an open invitation to hear some of your tips to help survive or manage the stresses at the moment. Like many, here at HTN, we have had our various […]
Research paper explores usability of electronic health record systems in emergency departments
A paper has been published in BMJ Journals following a large scale survey into the usability of electronic health record systems in emergency departments. The paper was published last week by Dr Benjamin Bloom, Royal London Hospital, Dr Jason Pott, Royal London Hospital, Dr Stephen Thomas, Queen Mary University of London, Dr David Ramon Gaunt, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS […]
NHSX releases ‘digital playbook’ for eye care specialists
NHSX has released an ‘eye care digital playbook’, which directs clinicians and organisations to digital tools that can support patient pathways. The resource, which is extensive and features numerous case studies, can be used by eye care specialists looking to digitally enhance their ophthalmology pathways, remote monitoring and sharing of […]
Moorfields launches department of digital medicine
Moorfields Eye Hospital has announced it’s to launch a department of digital medicine to accelerate technologies. The special eye hospital said the new clinical informatics department will play a key role in the use of data and technology across the organisation and by its patients. The department will be responsible […]
NHSX digital technologies assessment formally launches
NHSX has formally launched its Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC), an assessment process to review digital health tools. The criteria, which can be completed in days, aims to help local and national NHS and social care teams purchase and adopt the right technologies that have been reviewed by the DTAC […]
From paper to digital pathways: WHO launches first ‘SMART Guidelines’
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its first guidelines for digital adoption; from paper to digital pathways. It aims to accelerate and ensure consistency of digital health tools, interventions and pathways, starting first with antenatal care. The SMART Guidelines have been produced to support developers, policy makers, technology teams, and […]
PRSB launches supplier scheme to drive standards
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB), a non-profit organisation responsible for the development of standards for digital health and care records, has launched a new vendor scheme to support integrated care. The ‘Standards Partnership Scheme’ has been launched to visibly recognise and support vendors that are implementing endorsed record standards, in a bid […]
NHS digitalisation and the future role of NHS Digital; an interview with Sarah Wilkinson
HTN today attended a session, as part of the HETT Show, hosted by Charles Alessi, Chief Clinical Officer at HIMSS International who spoke with Sarah Wilkinson, CEO at NHS Digital. The session discussed the current state of NHS digitalisation and the future role of NHS Digital in supporting new and evolving […]
Integration and interoperability; putting in place the mechanisms for sharing
On day three of the virtual HETT Show, a late morning panel focused on ‘Emerging Clinical Pathways in Integrated Care’. Topics on the table ranged from discussions on what it means to have structured data and how this can enable better care and continuity, through to implementing standards. The session […]
