Nick Woodier, senior safety investigator at the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) (Credit: HSSIB)
Electronic patient record (EPR) training is often not sufficient to equip staff with the knowledge needed to use systems…
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An apprenticeship programme is being launched to equip NHS staff with the critical skills needed to use the federated data platform (FDP) effectively.
The NHS FDP connects vital data which is currently stored in separate…
1. Integrate Platforms Within the Organization’s Environment
A contact center agent may need to access the electronic health records system while helping a patient with a query about a follow-up or checking to see if…
Is anyone’s health data ever truly safe?HIMSS member Heather Costa doesn’t think so—and she's not wrong. Healthcare data is one of the most valuable targets on the black market, and absolute safety isn’t guaranteed….
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What You Should Know:
– Global medical technology company Smith+Nephew has been selected to provide its RENASYS◊ TOUCH Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Systems to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
– The single-award contract, facilitated…
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Speakers at the session on ‘How digital can support mental health nursing’ at Rewired 2025 (Credit: Thelma Agnew)
Mental health nursing students are coming out of universities lacking even basic digital skills, said speakers…
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Australian healthcare professionals can now pursue globally recognised certifications in digital health through HIMSS’ latest partnership.The organisation has partnered with Evolve Health Digital, a digital health coaching and advisory firm, to offer certification programs…
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A cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based mobile game designed to help children manage anxiety is now available across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Lumi Nova has been developed as a first-line treatment option for children between the…
What You Should Know:
– Today, the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) unveiled a suite of resources to guide industry in evaluating international regulatory pathways. These resources equip digital health technology developers with essential tools to compare…
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Too often, cyber security training is a seen as a burden. But it is possible to make it relevant and useful, writes Nasser Arif
The NHS is made up of a very diverse workforce. Whether…
