The PRSB and INTEROPen extends partnership
The PRSB is also working closely with INTEROPen to provide a view on professional and patient priorities The INTEROPen board, a network of organisations promoting interoperability in healthcare, met for the first time this month. The inaugural meeting was held in London, to outline the mission, vision and terms of reference agreed by the parties […]
PRSB attends Royal College of Occupational Therapists conference
The PRSB attended this year’s Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) conference with a poster presentation, to raise awareness about standards amongst occupational therapy professionals. From reduced funding to the growth in population, there are numerous challenges currently facing occupational therapists. One of the key issues highlighted at this year’s RCOT conference was the changing […]
Update on PRSB projects
The PRSB updates on the key changes to four projects including child health events, the outpatient letter standard, the clinical referral information standard and the digital care and support planning standard. Child health events The second child health workshop took place this month, focussing on primary care, health visiting and school nursing routine information. The […]
The PRSB speaks to Lucy Butler
This month the PRSB speaks to Lucy Butler, who has just joined our advisory board and is the director for children’s services at Oxfordshire County Council. She talks to us about the challenges of information sharing in the social care sector, and the data that professionals need to receive to provide better care. What are […]
PRSB interview – Ian Turner
This month we published the Care Home Information Flows Report, which analyses the information gaps between care homes and health care providers. The report, which can be found online, shows that nine in 10 care homes are still getting paper records, while others are getting inadequate information. We have spoken to Ian Turner, PRSB advisory […]