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NEWS: UK’s health crisis impacts economic potential

April 23, 2024

As reported by BBC News, a report by the Health Foundation reveals that a growing epidemic of ill-health among working-age Britons is affecting economic potential, keep reading

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Driving change in general practice: The power of unity

April 22, 2024

In the labyrinthine structure of healthcare administration, the multitude of general practitioner (GP) practices—over 6,500—has long been a subject of debate. Initiatives like Primary Care keep reading

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Read again: The WhatsApp conundrum: Navigating security and convenience

April 19, 2024

Navigating the intricacies of digital communication in healthcare, particularly concerning the use of WhatsApp, presents a complex challenge amidst concerns over data security and regulatory keep reading

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Read again: Vaccine confidence: Leveraging social media for public health

April 16, 2024

With the emergence of new variants and ongoing debates surrounding vaccination, practice managers play a crucial role in promoting vaccine confidence among their patients and 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

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

The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance

April 10, 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) stands as one of the most pressing challenges facing modern medicine. While antibiotics have long been heralded as life-saving marvels, their efficacy keep reading

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Navigating short-term absence challenges with active management

April 9, 2024

In this exploration of managing persistent short-term absence, we delve into effective strategies, tools, and considerations to maintain a healthy workforce CREDIT: This is an 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