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Managing data effectively now is vital for elective care recovery post covid
As NHS leaders begin to think about recovery after the pandemic, it is vital to take appropriate actions now to prepare for the expected growth in elective waiting times and the potential impact on patient safety, writes Karina Malhotra.
Covid-19 Resources
Free digital care coordination platform from Infinity Health to help NHS trusts fight coronavirus effects
Infinity Health is making its care coordination and task management tools available to NHS trusts at no cost for six months, with the aim of alleviating some of the pressures faced by staff in the wake of Coronavirus. The offer covers the costs of set-up, integration, training, and six months ...
A briefing on reducing covid impact on BME communities
The NHS Confederation’s BME Leadership Network suggests in a new briefing, a suite of actions that health and care organisations could take to safeguard BME people, including BME professionals on the front line, notes Joan Saddler
Medinet offers advisory guidance to treat patients in elective care settings
Numerous trusts are using Medinet’s free advisory input and guidance to inform plans for restarting elective care. We have been collaborating with NHS hospitals and partners to co-develop action plans. The goal has been to get safe and appropriate care to patients without the need to “physically build or buy ...
Elsevier launches online covid-19 resource for healthcare workers
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Selenity introduces service for key worker organisations
Anthony Sherwin on Selenity’s CV19 tracker, available as a free service to manage expenses and absences related to covid-19.
IMPOWER offers a free covid-19 staff tracker
IMPOWER has developed a free to use staff tracker to track staff availability and absences during covid-19, says James Swaffield
Circular Wave offers free Instant Pay solution to get health and care workers paid
Circular Wave, workforce solution specialists, are committed to supporting the national covid-19 response. Like many service providers, they are offering their agile market-leading core solutions completely free of charge to any health or care organisation including trusts, clinical commissioning groups, GPs care homes and community services.
'We're connecting primary and secondary care to reduce hospital admissions'
To support primary care clinicians in triaging patients, Cinapsis connects them within seconds to consultants from their local NHS Trust, says Dr Owain Hughes.
Covid-19: Free remote healthcare services to help GP practices
GPs are being encouraged to recommend remote messaging services such as Docly to their patients to avoid face-to-face contact unless absolutely necessary, therefore reducing the risk of coronavirus transmission, writes Dr Caroline Pilot
Thalamos offers its mental health software free to the NHS
Mental health platform Thalamos, which is working to digitise the Mental Health Act, has offered its software free to the NHS to support healthcare workers during covid-19.
Desuto introduces free decision support tool for health and care workers
Healthcare decision support provider, Desuto, has announced the launch of its covid-19 Mental Capacity Assessment tool which is to be made available free of charge to health and care providers.
Identifying those most at risk to developing a severe case of covid-19
Dr Foster has developed tools that identifies regions most at risk of developing severe cases of covid-19, as well as identifying trends and monitoring the spread of the disease across the UK.
Cracking covid: free digital bank and isolation tracker for all NHS trusts
As one of the largest providers of workforce solutions to the NHS with almost 20 years’ experience, ID Medical supplies the NHS with over 8 million staffing hours per year. Together with our technology partners Clarity Skillstream, we’ve been helping trusts and health boards across the UK make huge savings ...
InfoFlex supports NHS with data collection and reporting
InfoFlex is offering its support to the NHS as the covid-19 pandemic continues with data collection and reporting - as well as the creation of a virtual hospital, says Marc Warburton.
Conquering covid-19 – Free digital switchboard to free up front-line resource
Moneypenny is offering a free fully automated digital switchboard service for all NHS operations, says Stephanie Vaughan-Jones
Digital solution to help expectant mothers manage diabetes
GDm-Health remote monitoring system helps ensure the highest standards of care for pregnant women in the times of the covid-19 pandemic
We’re making sure GPs can support their local communities remotely
Our understanding of what GPs would need in order to work in this new covid reality enabled us to build a browser based telephone and video phone system called the Nye Phone. Writes Dr Alexander Finlayson.
AdviseInc offers a free PPE tracking tool
AdviseInc has developed a free and simple tool for tracking personal protective equipment products within your organisation
eBikes as an alternative for NHS workers
Fully Charged, London’s largest specialist electric bike retailer, is providing eBikes to NHS workers in London for free to ensure they have a healthy and safe alternative to public transport.
Locum’s Nest launches WIN to help workforce planning
Locum’s Nest is the UK’s leading app that 30,000 clinicians use to offer their additional services to the NHS during covid-19.
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HSJ Partners
Managing data effectively now is vital for elective care recovery post covid
As NHS leaders begin to think about recovery after the pandemic, it is vital to take appropriate actions now to prepare for the expected growth in elective waiting times and the potential impact on patient safety, writes Karina Malhotra.
Hands-free communication to protect staff and patients
By taking advantage of systems integrations, intelligent workflows, and hands-free communication devices, hospitals can advance their protection efforts, writes Ben Kanter
We need to automate to alleviate unprecedented burdens for NHS heroes
Lynette Ousby, UK general manager for smart health informatics provider Alcidion, argues that now more than ever NHS staff must be given the headspace to focus on clinical priorities, and that technology has a big role to play.
How can cloud connectivity help healthcare organisations to navigate covid-19 and beyond?
Justin Day explores how, during these unprecedented times, the health sector can embrace the benefits that cloud technology can bring
Pick the right platform for the future: Technology to fight covid-19
Alan Lowe, the chief executive of healthcare collaboration platform Visionable, argues that the pivot to digital that the NHS is making in the face of the coronavirus pandemic will support service transformation in the future; but only if the right tech choices are made
The guide to getting a virtual clinic, quickly
Tina Marshall emphasises the need for virtual consultations in the times of coronavirus
Transforming healthcare delivery: A more patient-focused approach
Real, appreciable improvements to patient care need a more patient-focused model of care that helps address capacity challenges and transforms both patient experience and outcomes, says Peter Harrison
AF Association Healthcare Pioneers – showcasing best practice in Atrial Fibrillation 2020
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained heart rhythm disturbance (arrhythmia). AF is a major risk factor for stroke. The NHS Long Term Plan includes a major ambition to prevent 150,000 strokes, heart attacks and dementia cases over the next 10 years.
Fear of Finding Out
By driving understanding of health behaviours and the psychological barriers to seeking help, the work of an innovative collaboration has supported the prevention and early intervention agenda
Filling the data gap to improve outcomes for patients with blood cancer
A new online blood cancer dashboard aims to fill the current information gap and support service improvement in blood cancer across England
Top quality data is key to Artificial Intelligence reaching full potential in healthcare
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Addressing variation in the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation is key to the NHS achieving its stroke care target
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