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Investing in proactive care

April 17, 2024

In today’s healthcare landscape, the focus is shifting towards proactive care and population health management as efficient strategies to optimise health outcomes while managing costs. 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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Deciphering AI’s role in healthcare

April 8, 2024

Understanding the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in healthcare is essential for practice managers to navigate technological advancements and ensure the delivery of quality patient keep reading

TikTok making waves for the NHS

April 3, 2024

During the pandemic, social media became a lifeline for NHS trusts across the UK, serving as a vital conduit for information dissemination. For Berkshire Healthcare keep reading

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Read again: Cancer care: A digital revolution

March 18, 2024

In the ever-growing landscape of cancer care, leveraging digital solutions emerges as a game-changer to alleviate the strain on services, enhance outcomes, and introduce a keep reading

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

Read again: Online Consultation Systems: The patient perspective

March 8, 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this qualitative exploration delves into the firsthand experiences of patients utilising Online Consultation Services (OCS) in primary care, keep reading

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Charting NHS’s 2024 digital priorities

February 26, 2024

In an open letter addressed to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins, NHS digital leaders underscore the urgent need for keep reading

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Read again: Navigating the EPR landscape

February 19, 2024

CCIO Penny Kechagioglou unravels the complexities of EPR implementation, offering a roadmap for a future where technology seamlessly enhances patient care in the NHS CREDIT: keep reading

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Read again: NHS digital foresight: 2024 and beyond

February 16, 2024

Peek into the digital crystal ball of the NHS as we dive into insights and challenges shaping the healthcare landscape in 2024, shared by digital keep reading