Digital Health Networks Exchange: Digital Innovation and Leadership

This in-person event on Leadership and Innovation explored supporting and developing innovation; adopting and evaluating innovation; and examples of NHS digital innovation.

Roundtable topics discussed:

1. How can we bridge theory and practice in digital health innovation?
2. What are the barriers to successfully bringing innovative solutions from concept to implementation?
3. What leadership strategies do we need to employ to foster a culture of innovation within the NHS?
4. How do we adopt a patient-centered approach to clinical innovation and digital solutions?

This event saw attendees from across the NHS, public sector, academics and researchers, and Networks sponsors come together to discuss this topic. The agenda for the day was as follows:

Agenda:
10.00
Registration

10.25
Welcome to the event

10.30
Academic theory and frameworks for innovation
Jason Lawson, Imperial College London Institute of Global Health Innovation

The translation of true innovation is often embedded in the understanding of key innovation theories and frameworks. By defining and examining innovations through a theoretical lens and using frameworks, the adoption and diffusion of innovation, and how various factors can influence the uptake of new ideas and technologies in healthcare settings becomes clearer. These theories aim to provide insights into the barriers and enablers that shape the roll-out of new innovations.

11.00
Getting from Idea to Adoption
Gary McAllister, CITO, Dell

The London Universal Care Plan, is a platform that provides care plans to all citizens across London.  This programme was procured and deployed in a 7 month period in 2022 to 1600 GP practices and to 30 NHS Trusts.  This session will break down the programme and outline how this programme was so successful in such a short space of time.

11.30
Coffee break

11.45
Getting from Idea to Adoption
Simon Eccles, Chief Health Officer and VP, Salesforce

“British Columbia- from Tinder to drugs”

BC in Western Canada made the decision to use Salesforce as its main public health platform. They have implemented (or are implementing) seven major programs so far. Having been over in Canada last month, Simon will walk through these projects and the real challenges they’ve faced and how these are being overcome. Projects include: the Health Gateway, provider matching, special approvals, pharmacy first, immunisation and inspections.

12.15
Roundtable sessions and feedback

13.00
Lunch

14.00
Fostering Innovation as a Digital Leader
Jasmeen Islam, CCIO / Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP)

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of a leader in healthcare extends beyond traditional management to becoming a catalyst for innovation. What are the common barriers for innovation? Some challenges include balancing financial risk appetite and opportunities for innovation – how can we navigate this? This talk will explore the essential strategies and mindsets required for digital leaders to foster a culture of innovation within their organisations

14.30
Roundtable sessions and feedback

15.15
Closing remarks

15.30
Close

THIS WAS AN IN-PERSON EVENT
Venue – Imperial College, Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ