We've pulled together information on some of the more popular digital solutions, what they mean and if there's any support to help you adopt them
The DSPT is an online asessment of your data protection policies and procedures. Succesful completion of the DSPT is a requirement for most NHS digital services including NHS Mail. For more information and details of the support we have available click the button below
A DSCR can save your staff valuable time wasted on routine administrative tasks as it makes information readily available at the point of care. Having a DSCR in place can also support improvements in the safety and quality of care which is centred around the individual.
NHS Mail is a secure email system which is available free of charge to social care providers. With NHS Mail you can transfer information securely to all parts of the health service and local government. For details click below.
Proxy Access allows you to order medication online securely on behalf of care home residents and service users. To use proxy access you will need a NHS Mail account and completed the DSPT
Remote Monitoring is digital infrastructure that is cloud based and is used to monitor care home residents’ basic vital signs and symptoms to help with care decisions.
Sensor Based Falls Prevention and Detection is technology designed to monitor occurrances of falls using devices such as snsor pads or acoustic monitoring
Shared Care Records allow Social Care Providers and the Health Service to see each others records. As a care provider, being able to see your residents GP records for example will transform how you provide care
There are lots of other technologies that can contribute to the care of your residents and service users, most of which can be easily obtained commercially such as Smart speaker and wearables
By 2025 our existing phone system will switch over from the current analogue system to internet based systems. This may have implications for your existing phone lines or for services users on telecare systems
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