Month: March 2024

NEWS: NHS expands AI to cut missed appointments

March 18, 2024

As reported by NHE, with AI reducing DNAs by 30% in six months, NHS England aims to tackle £1.2bn losses and optimise patient care through keep reading

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NEWS: Covid backlog shrinks despite NHS strikes

March 18, 2024

As reported by NHS England, new figures reveal the fourth consecutive drop in waiting lists amidst record-breaking industrial action, highlighting staff resilience and innovative approaches to keep reading

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Nourishing your brain: The food-mood connection

March 15, 2024

Your brain, always buzzing with activity, is a high-performance machine. Just like a fancy car, it operates best when fuelled with premium-grade sustenance. Foods rich keep reading

Read again: Navigating 2024: Crucial relationships for PCNs

March 15, 2024

For practice managers, understanding and cultivating pivotal relationships with Primary Care Networks (PCNs) is paramount, as they play a central role in shaping the future keep reading

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NEWS: ADHD medication shortage threatens jobs

March 15, 2024

As reported by BBC News, ADHD UK raises concerns as job losses mount due to ongoing medication shortages, impacting millions of adults managing symptoms of the condition keep reading

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NEWS: RCGP shifts stance on Physician Associates

March 15, 2024

As reported by The BMJ, Royal College of General Practitioners alters position on regulation of physician associates in general practice, emphasising the need for clarity and appropriate keep reading

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The soul of your organisation: Crafting a thriving culture

March 14, 2024

Defining culture is akin to navigating a labyrinth of intertwined elements—people, purpose, and the very fabric of the organisation itself. While often associated with nationality, keep reading

This directive follows several notable incidents where trusts experienced prolonged challenges in fulfilling statutory reporting requirements post EPR implementation, as observed in institutions like Royal Surrey and St. Peters, Oracle Cerner, alongside Frimley and Manchester, both on Epic platforms. Maintaining patient oversight amidst EPR deployments The correspondence, obtained by Digital Health News, underscores the critical importance of retaining an understanding of patient needs throughout the EPR implementation process. It stresses the significance of monitoring both clinical and non-clinical activities to facilitate effective reporting at a national level, thereby supporting financial, operational, and clinical quality oversight. Addressing reporting interruptions NHSE acknowledges recent instances where providers encountered disruptions in business-critical reporting, often enduring prolonged periods of cessation due to the challenges posed by EPR implementation. It reiterates that the submission of mandated returns forms an integral part of providers' licensing obligations, urging them to leverage established governance mechanisms to address identified risks during EPR system rollouts. Ensuring data integrity amidst challenges Providers are reminded that even in the presence of data quality or completeness concerns, mandated submissions must proceed. Any arising issues should be promptly communicated to NHS England's national and regional teams, with particular emphasis on frontline digitisation engagement teams in cases where providers receive EPR funding. NHSE underscores the imperative of treating such challenges as high-severity risks, warranting prioritised remedial actions. Enhanced governance for EPR deployments To bolster business continuity assurance, NHSE has introduced augmented governance measures for EPR go-lives. Preceding each EPR deployment, regional directors will present evidence and assurance of a trust's capability to sustain reporting to the national Quality and Performance Committee, seeking formal approval to proceed. Further details on this process are forthcoming. Support and guidance for providers In addition to governance enhancements, NHS England is collating insights from providers with completed EPR implementations to compile an EPR Data Migration and Reporting Reference Guide. This comprehensive resource encompasses aspects of procurement, data migration, governance, testing, and training. NHS England's frontline digitisation team offers supplementary support through masterclasses, targeted training, and peer networks to facilitate EPR implementation. NHS England's letter emphasises the critical need for healthcare providers to maintain statutory reporting obligations during the transition to electronic patient record systems. By proactively addressing challenges and maintaining reporting obligations, practice managers can safeguard the continuity of care and operational effectiveness within their healthcare settings.

Importance of statutory reporting: EPR implementation

March 14, 2024

NHS England has recently circulated a letter to healthcare leaders underlining the necessity of complying with nationally mandated returns during the transition to electronic patient keep reading

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Disease X: Preparing for the next pandemic

March 14, 2024

In the realm of global health, there exists a concept both intriguing and foreboding: Disease X. Coined by scientists and the World Health Organisation (WHO), keep reading

NEWS: UNISON encourages employer flexibility for Ramadan

March 14, 2024

As reported by Unison, as Ramadan commenced a few days ago, UNISON reminds employers of their duty to accommodate fasting and prayer needs, highlighting guidance from keep reading