Month: April 2024

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Navigating right to work checks in the UK

April 15, 2024

Employers in the UK face stringent requirements when it comes to verifying the right to work of prospective employees. Failure to adhere to these standards keep reading

NEWS: NHS prescription charges to rise again

April 15, 2024

As reported by The Department of Health and Social Care, new regulations set to increase NHS prescription charges in England by 2.59%, impacting medicine and appliance keep reading

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NEWS: Government achieves early diagnostic target

April 15, 2024

As reported by NHE, Victoria Atkins announces successful delivery of potentially life-saving diagnoses from 160 Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) sites, exceeding targets almost a year ahead of keep reading

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Embracing progress: Transformative impact of HIV testing programs

April 12, 2024

HIV testing is essential not only in preventing ill health, onward transmission, and premature death. In this article, Ian Jackson, Director of Contracting and Planning for keep reading

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Overcoming imposter syndrome

April 12, 2024

Imposter syndrome is that persistent self-doubt about one’s accomplishments, leading individuals to believe they’re undeserving of their success. Despite evidence to the contrary, they feel keep reading

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NEWS: NHS’s fast track avoids hospital stays

April 12, 2024

As reported by NHS England, a dramatic expansion in same-day emergency care across the NHS has seen a significant reduction in unnecessary overnight hospitalisations, offering keep reading

NEWS: Consultants’ pay dispute resolved in England

April 12, 2024

As reported by The BMA, the acceptance of the Government’s pay offer marks a significant milestone in consultants’ efforts to restore their pay levels, emphasising 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.

Read again: Importance of statutory reporting: EPR implementation

April 11, 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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Forging strong bonds across cultures: A guide for global teams

April 11, 2024

In today’s interconnected world, global organisations face the challenge of fostering effective cross-cultural relationships. With an increasing number of employees working in diverse teams, understanding keep reading

NEWS: “Zombie” drug found in THC vapes

April 11, 2024

As reported by BBC News, UK experts warn of the dangerous sedative xylazine, dubbed the “zombie” drug, being mixed into illicit cannabis vapes and pills The sedative, keep reading