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Enhancing Patient Safety Through Safer Use of Electronic Patient Records Join us for an engaging and comprehensive masterclass, delivered by Su Wilkinson, Jennifer Aherne, Dr. Manpreet Pujara, Sean White, Tracey Herlihey and Surbhi Gupta. This masterclass is designed to deepen your understanding of critical patient safety practices, the anatomy of safety events, and the vital role of EPRs in modern healthcare. Whether you're a Clinician, a Clinical Safety Officer, or a Non-Clinical Professional, this session offers valuable insights into safety protocols that are shaping the future of healthcare. By focusing on the latest standards and technologies, you'll learn how to better protect patients and improve the quality of care through secure and efficient record-keeping practices. What Can You Expect?  👉 Update on the NHS England Digital Safety Strategy.  👉 The DCB Clinical Safety Standards: A closer look at this important clinical safety standard, which plays a crucial role in safeguarding patients within healthcare settings.  👉 Medical Devices and Safety Considerations: Explore the safety regulations surrounding medical devices and learn how to ensure compliance with standards.  👉 Empowering Patients Through Access to Medical Records: Discover how granting patients access to their health records enhances transparency and trust in the healthcare process. The Role of EPRs in Improving Safety: Learn how EPR systems streamline care, reduce errors, and enhance safety across the healthcare continuum. Optional Prerequisite: Ahead of the session, should you have any questions or thoughts that you would like to share with our speakers then please direct these to [email protected] using the subject header ‘Patient Safety.' Who Should Attend? Clinicians, Clinical Safety Officers, Clinical Safety Leads, and Non-Clinical Professionals. The event is open to all who are embarking or have embarked on an EPR journey, encouraging a culture of clinical safety beyond traditional roles.  Click here to register; https://lnkd.in/eBSQ9nTi You will need an account on FutureNHS

⏰ Don’t miss out! The "Women in Health Data" meetup is just around the corner! Join us to connect with an inspiring community of health & care data professionals and hear from incredible guest speakers, including Emma Wright and Jane Johnston LFEDIP, Co-CEOs of AphA Analysts, as they share their expertise and insights. 📅 Be sure to secure your spot – follow the link in the comments or reach out for more details. #WomenInHealthDataNetwork #DiversityInData

LearnTech Manager Engagement Session – 16th January 2025 LearnTech, the preferred digital apprenticeship provider of the North West Skills Development Network, have recently started to review their programme provision and are looking to include new AI units in all courses; consequently, they are keen to hear from NHS Digital Managers about how AI may be used by their teams, with a view to this informing what they include. If you would like to be invited to attend the call facilitated by LearnTech, please contact [email protected], by close of play on Friday 20th December 2024.

New NHS digital apprenticeship Cyber Security Apprentice - Level 4 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Swindon. The closing date is 05 December 2024 https://lnkd.in/efMNbxiq NHS England Digital Profession The Data Inspiration Group

🎉 Happy 1st Anniversary to the Chief Data and Analytical Officers Network! 🎉 It’s hard to believe that exactly one year ago, on December 1st, we gathered for the first time on Teams to discuss the vision and goals of our network. Since then, we’ve celebrated countless memorable moments together, both online and in-person when circumstances allowed. In just one year, we have made significant strides: ✅ Launched our official webpage featuring member profiles https://lnkd.in/eVVHftxr, the latest news https://lnkd.in/erpChDFt, and the forum https://lnkd.in/e4UctQz8 ✅ Released the Manifesto https://lnkd.in/e9myHk5G ✅ Collaborated with fantastic sponsors: Informatica, Hunter Healthcare, Cambridge Spark, and Telstra Health ✅ Built a vibrant community of nearly 200 registered members. ✅ Grown our LinkedIn family to an impressive 1,185 followers! And there’s more on the horizon! We’re excited to announce our very first in-person conference scheduled for February 5th #CDAON2025 https://lnkd.in/eM2mNaGV Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. Here's to many more milestones ahead as we continue to grow and innovate together! 🚀 - with Marc Farr Ruth Holland Rony Arafin Huw Davies Jane Johnston LFEDIP Lizzie Stuart-Bennett Matt Hennessey Matt Oakes Rowland Agidee MSc CHCIO CITP FEDIPAdvPra Andrew Barraclough David Howell Caroline Beardall ICF PCC FCIPD Carolyn Cooper ACC Brandon Crotty Chris Mainey Lisa Fox Lisa Denton (LFEDIP) Lisa Fox Gregg Holland Emma Wright Tracy White Chandan Kaur Shevon Licorish Rachel McIlroy CStat Nadine Morrisroe Andi Orlowski Yashoda Patel Delecia Perera Conor Price Sarah Blundell Sarah Culkin Keiko ("cake-o") Toma Tom Hodges Tilly Allen Donna L. Rumiko Yonezawa

Delighted to share some exciting news in the world of Digital and Data professionalisation. The Digital Profession Apprenticeship Toolkit has now been launched on FutureNHS. This resource is designed to help NHS organisations expand their Digital and Data workforce through apprenticeship programs. This toolkit supports our goal of achieving digital transformation in health and care services by developing a skilled and diverse talent pool. Key Highlights: • Comprehensive Guidance: From understanding the basics to managing successful apprenticeship programs. • Strategic Benefits: Improved staff retention, fostering innovation, and promoting diversity. • Targeted Approaches: Engaging school leavers, upskilling existing staff, and ensuring inclusive programs. • Practical Tools: Step-by-step guidance on financing, standards, and sourcing apprenticeships. • Real-World Insights: Case studies showcasing the impact and success of digital apprenticeships. The toolkit is available here: https://lnkd.in/ebvH9kjQ #data #dataprofessionalisation

📢 Calling all Senior Information Risk Owners (SIROs), Caldicott Guardians (CGs), and Data Protection Officers (DPOs)! 📢 PLACES STILL AVAILABLE! Enhance your collaboration and understanding of data protection legislation in our upcoming online course. This 4-hour CPD accredited session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to: ➡️ Work together seamlessly to safeguard patient and service user data. ➡️ Understand your roles and responsibilities within the NHS Data Security & Protection Toolkit. ➡️ Navigate the complexities of data protection legislation. ➡️ Mitigate risks and ensure compliance. ➡️ Delivered online via MS Teams, this course offers a convenient and interactive learning experience. ➡️ Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your organisation's information governance framework! Book your place today! 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2MQ7gQq Jason Bincalar Jeanette Fraser MSc MBCS Natasha Walton Lois Cavallaro Little Rosalind Knapp #InformationGovernance #DataProtection #SIRO #CaldicottGuardian #DPO #NHS #DataSecurity #nhsdigital #nhsddat

An internship programme to help talented Black health data scientists flourish in STEM careers This fantastic initiative from HDRUK aims to tackle underrepresentation within health data science by providing motivated Black candidates with opportunities to expand their knowledge and gain valuable experience in STEM careers. Interested in hosting interns or learning more? Visit HDR UK's programme page to find out how you can get involved: HDR UK Black Internship Programme Let's work together to make a real difference! 🌟 https://buff.ly/3OkwGTu #BlackInternshipProgramme #DiversityInSTEM #HealthDataScience #AphaSupports

South East colleagues - here's an offer to take advantage of! ⬇️