Poor IT systems factored in CQC failings, says DHSC report
30 July 2024
8:30 AM
Significant challenges with IT systems, most notably the provider portal, have contributed to failings at CQC, says DHSC report.
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Tavistock and Portman launches PEP in gender identity clinic
29 July 2024
1:30 PM
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust has announced the roll out of a patient engagement platform in its gender identity clinic.
Patient harm linked to GP tech is ‘underreported’, says report
29 July 2024
12:06 PM
Patient safety incidents relating to the use of GP online consultation tools have been underreported, according to an HSSIB investigation.
East Kent Hospitals pilots population health platform
29 July 2024
8:30 AM
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a population health platform to reduce preoperative consultation times.
Northampton General Hospital signs Nervecentre EPR contract
26 July 2024
1:30 PM
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust has signed a ten-year contract with Nervecentre to implement its electronic patient record system.
Government announces Ā£100m for quantum research hubs
26 July 2024
11:00 AM
The government has announced Ā£100m funding for five research hubs that will develop quantum technologies for healthcare and cybersecurity.
Warwickshire hospitals pilot AI appointment scheduling tool
26 July 2024
8:30 AM
Two NHS trusts in the Midlands are piloting an AI based scheduling tool in an effort to bring down waiting lists.
Lessons learned from PACS/RIS round one
6 November 2013
Valuable lessons have been learned from the first wave of trusts exiting national PACS and
Med device regulation not fit for apps
6 November 2013
Medical apps need a better safety assurance process, but applying the processes applied to the
NHSmail inboxes being doubled in size
6 November 2013
All NHSmail inboxes are being doubled in size as part of a refresh programme by
Academy calls for standardised records
6 November 2013
Electronic patient records must be standardised to support both patient safety and patient access, the
Radiology ‘must retain status’
6 November 2013
Radiologists must make a positive response to teleradiology plans to avoid becoming ābattery hensā, the
