The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has rolled out the paediatric vitals electronic system at Princess Royal Hospital’s paediatric unit and emergency department as well as the emergency department at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, as part of efforts to improve the tracking of deterioration in children. The digital system allows staff […]
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NHS Shared Business Services shares framework agreement for insourcing of clinical services
NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) has developed a framework agreement focusing on insourcing of clinical services, designed to offer a “compliant route” for NHS trusts to source and procure services at their own site, supporting the NHS in securing extra clinical capacity to meet increased demand and enabling trusts to […]
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS shares insight into primary-secondary interface work
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS has shared insight into work aiming to improve the way primary and secondary care work together, with more than 80 projects reported to have taken place in the space since the formation of a dedicated primary-secondary care interface group in September 2021. Dr Alun Harcombe from […]
NHS England outlines themes for emergency preparedness, resilience and response programme until 2030
A letter sent from NHS England to accountable emergency officers for trusts and integrated care boards outlines the emergency preparedness, resilience and response (EPRR) exercise programme for 2024 to 2030. Seven themes are set out for NHS organisations to exercise in turn on a yearly basis from October 2024, including […]
NHS National Services Scotland shares strategic framework for 2024-2026, setting out transformation support
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has published its strategic framework for 2024-2026, setting out the organisation’s vision, values and priorities – namely to enable transformation by supporting the implementation of new solutions, to continually improve services, and to active seek opportunities for collaboration. The framework specifies that a key component […]
Digital and Data Capability Framework for Scotland sets out competency aims across technology and data
A new Digital and Data Capability Framework has been launched in Scotland with the aim of supporting digital skills and competencies across the entire health and social care workforce. Six key areas of focus are identified: using technology; innovation and service improvement; identity, safety and wellbeing; communication; handling information and […]
North West London Acute Provider Collaborative shares strategy to 2027, highlighting data sharing and digital tech in enhancing patient care
The North West London Acute Provider Collaborative, made up of trusts including Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare, London North West University, and The Hillingdon Hospitals, has published a strategy covering 2024-2027, outlining shared priorities and plans to “address complex, system-wide issues more effectively in the years ahead”. The […]
British Medical Association sets out vision to rebuild general practice, with push towards public health data model
The British Medical Association (BMA) has shared a “vision to rebuild general practice”, setting out “essential changes that need to happen” in order to achieve sustainability, including moving forward a public health data-driven model and investing in technologies. The BMA places focus on stability, urging the government and NHS England […]
Agilio expands to pharmacy with acquisition of e-learning platform Mediapharm
Healthcare operations software provider Agilio has announced the acquisition of specialist pharmacy e-learning business Mediapharm, supplying a training platform for pharmacy staff that enables managers to enrol staff and track performance. The acquisition marks Agilio’s expansion into the pharmacy sector, and aims to support Mediapharm in scaling its offer as […]
HTN Now panel discussion: extending EPR value through mobility and connected devices
Through our live event series HTN Now we hosted a virtual panel discussion focusing on connecting care and extending EPR value through mobility and connected devices. Joined by panellists Andy Kinnear (former chief information officer and independent consultant), Louise Clarkson (chief nursing information officer at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals) and Daniel […]
