By Matt Donnelly2021-01-20T07:00:00+00:00
Matt Donnelly discusses the procurement of EPR systems and the importance of a framework that is targeted to the digital needs of the NHS
The increased uptake of Electronic Patient Record systems shows clear evidence of the digital transformation currently ongoing throughout the NHS and how the NHS can access new technologies to improve healthcare and innovate ways of working.
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While the concept of an EPR System is not a new idea, suppliers innovate and advance their offerings regularly and new suppliers are bringing increased competition to market. The gradual transformation from physical patient records to digital “on premises” solutions to newer cloud-hosted EPR systems has allowed organisations to access new, innovative technologies in an often more cost-effective and straightforward manner.
Chester healthcare provider needs some tech to help wrangle its temps
Lindsay Clark Mon 21 Dec 2020 // 10:30 UTC Share
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The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is launching a £60m procurement in the hope that it can better manage staffing with the magic of software.
The proposed framework is set to be open to other NHS organisations, and offer a range of tools and solutions to deliver measurable improvements in all areas of workforce management, a tender document said.
The winning bidder is set to act as partner to support and facilitate a workforce transformation journey, it said.
Ah, the transformation journey, that ill-fitting phrase used by breathless marketing types. Apparently, in this case it will start with a focus on temporary workforce spend; controlling agency usage, developing stronger staff banks, facilitating collaboration and providing access to actionable workforce intelligence.