Responsibility for patient flow is no longer just a nursing task – it is everyone’s responsibility. Katy Cain, clinical consultant for smart health technology provider Alcidion, explores changes in the way patient flow is being managed to respond to NHS pressures, maximise capacity and improve patient outcomes. As a senior […]
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Feature: Open Medical Director Michael Shenouda on the importance of capturing granular data during the patient flow
As part of our Patient Flow feature series this month, we spoke to Michael Shenouda, Director at Open Medical, to get his thoughts on the importance of capturing granular data during patient flows, examples of their solution in practice, and the learnings and challenges Open Medical can take forward. To […]
Feature: The role of AI and data in patient safety, Radar Healthcare
Feature by Radar Healthcare Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a daunting term in healthcare since it suggests that things are beyond our control. However, it’s important to really understand what AI is and the benefits it can provide to various aspects of healthcare. Firstly, what is AI? Artificial intelligence is […]
Feature: How Malinko is putting community services at the centre of NHS data strategy
As part of our focus on data strategy, HTN spoke to Malinko, to find out about their caseload management system, their partnership with NHS Wales, their goals for the future, and the importance of community health data sets for the NHS. We were joined for a virtual chat by Rob McGovern, Malinko’s […]
Feature: ICSs adopt connected workforce platform for system resilience
As part of HTN’s feature series focussing on Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), and how practical digital solutions and programmes are supporting local system working, we’re take a closer look at Lantum, a digital workforce management solution on a mission to tackle the costs spent on temporary staffing. They’re already working with 19 […]
Interview Series: Professor Anthony Rowbottom, Lancashire and South Cumbria HCP
Interview Series: Professor Anthony Rowbottom, Lancashire and South Cumbria HCP As HTN continues to focus on Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), and how technologies will play their part in shaping services and collaboration, we spoke to the Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership (HCP) to find out more about its digital […]
Feature: how is immersive technology being used in healthcare?
After years of the technology growing, health and social care providers are making use of the rise in immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). The use of immersive technologies have brought new possibilities and approaches, with use cases ranging from activities such […]
Feature: Remember Bevan; new integrated care systems must put patient at centre
Feature by Inhealthcare As NHS and local government leaders set up new integrated care systems across England, it is worth remembering a post-war speech by the founding father of the national health service. Aneurin Bevan said: “We must recognise that our hospital service is organised for the service of the […]
Feature: Sussex ICS community diagnostic centres
As we’ve launched our new Integrated Care Systems (ICS) channel, we wanted to explore some practical digital solutions and programmes that are supporting new pathways and models of working, across a local healthcare system. Here we focus on community diagnostic centres (CDCs), delving into what this model looks like and the opportunities […]
Feature: data protection and cyber security strategy in healthcare
Data protection was the topic on the table when HTN spoke with BridgeHead Software about the digital and IT challenges facing NHS trusts in 2022. Following the company’s live webcast with us on 8 March 2022, which focused on what healthcare organisations can do when ransomware or malware hit, we spoke to […]
