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EventuntilThis is a free live webinar event on ''Transforming the ‘waiting list’ into a ‘preparation list’ for Cheshire and Merseyside ICS'' with speaker Dr Mark Ratnarajah. The session will focus on how smart triage and digital health coaching is improving patient outcomes and reducing elective surgery waiting times across the Cheshire and Merseyside ICS. This event is open to everyone to attend and share thoughts and experiences on different topics. Join us to discuss, discover and learn about the latest ongoings in health tech. Register
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EventuntilMore than 1,400 English GP practices, around one in five, offer patients access to their prospective medical records: that means patients can see new entries to their medical records such as tests results, appointment notes and hospital letters online and through the NHS App and certain other apps. This webinar aimed at patients explains more about NHS England's programme to enable patients to access their medical records via the NHS App. Hear from: Patients Association members Claude and Greta about what the benefits are to them of being able to access their health information digitally GP Dr Brian McMillan, a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, University of Manchester, and a Registered Health Psychologist, whose research interests include how digital technology can improve patients' experiences of primary care Registered nurse Tristan Stanton who is Assistant Director of Programmes – Primary Care, at NHS England and leads the programme to give people access to their online health records. The Patients Association's Chief Executive, Rachel Power, will chair the webinar. Sign up for the webinar
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EventThe implementation of policies from the centre, getting systems talking to each other and bridging the gap between analysts and clinicians all remain system-wide issues. The HSJ Data & Analytics Forum is a unique opportunity to challenge thinking, discuss challenges openly and share best practice through a blend of keynote speeches, panel sessions and intimate round-table discussions. Register for this event
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EventuntilIn this research chat, Care Opinion welcomes back Dr Lauren Ramsey of Leeds University to discuss her recent paper: Exploring the sociocultural contexts in which healthcare staff respond to and use online patient feedback in practice: In-depth case studies of three NHS Trusts. Research chats are informal and friendly and last 30 minutes. For the first 15 minutes, Care Opinion CEO James Munro discusses the paper with Lauren and then invite comments and questions via the chat box (or in person if you prefer!). Anyone can come along—you don't need to be academic and you don't even need to read the paper beforehand. So do join us! Register
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EventThis masterclass will focus on developing your role as a SIRO (Senior Information Risk Owner) in health and social care. Key learning objectives Understanding the role of the Senior Information Risk Owner. Identifying information risks across the organisation. Working with others to mitigate the risk to patients, staff and organisation. Confidence that all reasonable technical and organisation measure are in place. Giving assurance to the Board that risks have been considered, mitigated or owned. Understand the requirements of external confidence that policies, procedures are in place to deal with Data Breaches, For further information and to book your place visit https://www.healthcareconferencesuk.co.uk/conferences-masterclasses/masterclass-developing-your-role-as-a-senior-information-risk-owner-siro or email kate@hc-uk.org.uk. hub members receive a 20% discount. Email info@pslhub.org for discount code.
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EventuntilJoin the Health Tech Alliance and Becton Dickinson for a deep dive into the role of technology in improving patient safety. With the evolution of virtual wards and ever-increasing use of technology across the NHS The Health Tech Alliance and Becton Dickinson (BD) are joining forces to deep dive into the role of technology in improving patient safety. The event will be made up of a combination of interactive workshops, plenary sessions, and a panel discussion as well as networking opportunities over lunch and eventing reception. Register
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EventuntilIn the face of new challenges, developing requirements, and restructuring of local systems within the NHS it’s vital to bring together the Digital Health community again. HETT 2022 will explore the systems and infrastructure that underpin and enable a data-driven NHS, supporting the ecosystem to deliver patient outcomes through the meaningful implementation of technology. Two days of free CPD accredited educational sessions, interactive activities, and networking opportunities with 150+ innovative suppliers and 200+ expert speakers. Further information and registration
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Content ArticleHealthcare is where the "most exciting" opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) lie, an influential MP has said, but is also an area where the technology's major risks are illustrated. Greg Clark, chairman of the Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (SITC), said the wider adoption of AI in healthcare would have a "positive impact", but urged policy makers to "consider the risks to safety". He said: "If we're to gain all the advantages, we have to anticipate the risks and put in place measures to safeguard against that." An interim report published by the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee sets out the Committee’s findings from its inquiry so far, and the twelve essential challenges that AI governance must meet if public safety and confidence in AI are to be secured.
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Content ArticleThis investigation aims to improve patient safety by supporting healthcare staff in a surgical setting to select and insert the appropriate type of implant (vascular graft) for haemodialysis treatment. The Healthcare and Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) explored the factors that affect the ability of staff to safely select and insert vascular grafts for haemodialysis treatment. The national investigation focused on: The identification of factors within the healthcare system as a whole that influence patient safety risks associated with the selection and insertion of vascular grafts in an operating theatre environment. Exploration, using a systems approach, of the design of labelling and packaging used for the different types of vascular grafts for patients on haemodialysis treatment. Exploration of the impact on operating theatre teams of staff redeployment and repurposing of working environments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Content ArticleThis free eGuide will aid your strategic communications design, and show you how you can develop strategic communications that support and educate populations and patients to make better lifestyle decisions and live healthier lives. In the eGuide, you’ll discover: Why is behavioural change critical for prevention? What are the fundamental elements of strategic healthcare communications. How to develop your vision for patient activation communications to become a reality. The guide is free, but you will need to submit your details download the Apteco guide from their website.
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Content ArticleErrors in patient identification have implications for patient care and safety, payment, as well as data sharing and interoperability. Different patient identification techniques ranging from unique patient identifiers and algorithms to hybrid models have been implemented worldwide. However, no current patient identification techniques have resulted in a 100% match rate. This study by Riplinger et al. identified some of the challenges associated with improper patient identification. The literature review showed six common patient identification techniques implemented worldwide ranging from unique patient identifiers, algorithmic approaches, referential matching software, biometrics, radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems, and hybrid models. The review revealed three themes associated with unresolved patient identification: 1) treatment, care delivery, and patient safety errors, 2) cost and resource considerations, and 3) data sharing and interoperability challenges.
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Content ArticleUsing new technologies in the NHS could bring multiple benefits. They could save healthcare professionals’ time, increase the number of people a skilled professional can support, and enable more sustainable workforce models. At the same time, they can promote safer and more personalised care. The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) have published their latest Collection brings together NIHR research demonstrating how digital technology can improve care while reducing the demands on staff.
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Content ArticleWhat exactly is machine learning and how is it being used in healthcare? Are machines always better than a person? How do we know? In this interview, Patient Safety managing editor, Caitlyn Allen asks these questions of artificial intelligence healthcare researcher Dr Avishek Choudhury.
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Content ArticleAs the NHS is approaching its 75th birthday, this report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change proposes how the NHS needs to transform if it is to survive.
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Content ArticleVideo of the 10th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit presentations. The event fostered a high-level exchange of ideas and initiatives to improve global patient safety with expert speakers and panelists, inspiring messages from hospital executives, and the sharing of tragic patient stories. The programme ignited further momentum to reach ZERO harm. You can view all the speaker presentations by clicking on the image below. There is also a link to the Patient Safety Movement Foundation website with all the presentations at the end of the page.
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NHS Long Term Workforce Plan (30 June 2023)
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in NHS England
The first comprehensive workforce plan for the NHS, putting staffing on a sustainable footing and improving patient care. It focuses on retaining existing talent and making the best use of new technology alongside the biggest recruitment drive in health service history. -
Content ArticleThis year marks the NHS's 75th anniversary, and is an important moment to look back at where the service has come from, consider where it stands today and to look forward to how it needs to change to meet future needs. This report from the NHS Assembly draws on the feedback of thousands of people who have contributed to a rapid process of engagement with patients, staff and partners. It aims to help the NHS, nationally and locally, plan how to respond to long term opportunities and challenges. It sets out what is most valuable about the NHS, what most needs to change, and what is needed for the NHS to continue fulfilling its fundamental mission in a new context.
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Content ArticleDevices and internet connectivity are essential for effective digital services but so are good design, co-development and trust. The use and beneficial impact of digital technologies and data is much more likely if technology is useable and trusted, while also meeting the needs and expectations of staff and patients. This King's Fund 3-minute read looks at human factors of digital healthcare.
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Content ArticleThe widespread adoption of effective hybrid closed loop systems would benefit people living with type 1 diabetes by improving the amount of time spent within target blood glucose range. Hybrid closed loop systems (also known as 'artificial pancreas' typically utilise simple control algorithms to select the best insulin dose for maintaining blood glucose levels within a healthy range. Online reinforcement learning has been utilised as a method for further enhancing glucose control in these devices. Previous approaches have been shown to reduce patient risk and improve time spent in the target range when compared to classical control algorithms, but are prone to instability in the learning process, often resulting in the selection of unsafe actions. This study in the Journal of Biomedical Informatics presents an evaluation of offline reinforcement learning for developing effective dosing policies without the need for potentially dangerous patient interaction during training.
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Content ArticleA key benefit of the new Learn from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) service is its introduction of machine learning to hugely enhance the NHS’s capabilities for processing and analysing records of patient safety events. This podcast discusses how we plan to introduce machine learning in LFPSE, how this will support the NHS to improve patient safety, what changes staff will see as a result, our longer-term ambitions, and how providers can get involved in shaping this exciting new revolution in patient safety learning.
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Content ArticleThe government has published its mandate to NHS England. This mandate is intended to apply from 15 June 2023 until a new mandate is published. NHS England has a duty to seek to achieve the objectives in the mandate. The Secretary of State keeps progress against the mandate under review, setting out his views in an annual assessment which is laid in Parliament and published. The government will agree with NHS England how it should report on overall progress against the mandate to support the Secretary of State in keeping this under review. This will include reporting at agreed intervals on other delivery expectations listed beneath the objectives.
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Content ArticleThis is the recording of a roundtable hosted by the Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM) about virtual wards. Roy Lilley, IHSCM Chair and health policy analyst, discusses reducing waiting times, being innovative and sustainable and improving patient outcomes and patient journeys with a panel of speakers. The panel includes: Kris Glover, MD & Founder of Neon Health Solutions Paul Rylance, CTO, JKMCare Dr Folarin Majekodunmi, Director at Peopletoo
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Content ArticleTwo information technology (IT)-based interventions, which aim to improve prescribing safety in primary care, have been rolled out across England over the past few years. Researchers identified five strategies which could help ensure that the systems continue to have an impact over the longer term. The first system (computerised decision support, or CDS) raises a warning when a clinician is about to prescribe a medicine that could increase a patient’s risk of harm. The second method (PINCER) is led by pharmacists; it searches people’s medical notes to identify potential errors that have already happened. Pharmacists, GPs and other clinicians work together to investigate and correct any errors. The research team examined documents, interviewed relevant professionals and carried out workshops which also involved members of the public. They identified strategies that could help ensure that these systems have an ongoing impact in primary care.
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Content ArticleMedicines can be purchased online from anywhere in the world. In 2021, nearly 53 million items were dispensed from online pharmacies in England, up 300% since 2016. In this blog, Dr Georgia Richards outlines the need for caution when buying medicines online, highlighting that online purchase of medications was cited in 16 Prevention of Future Deaths (PFD) reports between 2013 and 2019. She highlights coroners concerns concerns about: the ease of obtaining drugs via the Internet without any contact with the patient’s medical practitioner or access to the patient’s records. the inability to limit the volume or the frequency of ordering. issues with the regulation of supply, importation and delivery of controlled class A drugs via the international and UK postal system. lack of regulation of the dark web.
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The TEC Action Alliance, in partnership with over 30 organisations, has released a challenge paper titled “Technology-Enabled Lives: Delivering Outcomes for People and Providers.” The paper highlights the lack of widespread adoption of digital social care services despite the public’s desire for technology to better support those who draw on social care and health services. The paper reveals that only a handful of councils, housing, and care organisations are delivering digital care in people’s homes at scale. This is despite evidence that using technology in social care keeps people safe, healthy, and happy at home.
