SUPPLY CHAIN & SUSTAINABILITY
patient uptake of health services like the NHS app and e-prescription services , have shown organisations that they can adapt when necessary .
“ As the crisis hopefully begins to settle and the NHS considers future plans for digital transformation , organisations will need to decide which systems , processes and data need to be prioritised ”, said Rule . “ Key goals in transforming healthcare should include improving interoperability , streamlining data flow and removing silos , and optimising processes to free staff time to focus on delivering outstanding patient care .”
Each hospital operates a multitude of different systems , with each department using a different set of tools .
“ The lack of integration between different systems in use creates difficulty in connecting care , resulting in data silos . This can impact clinical decision making , make it incredibly difficult to track patient journeys , and delay appointments or GP referrals as the work must be carried out manually . Clinicians need access to accurate up-to-date information and to reduce the time they ’ re currently spending on repetitive admin-heavy processes , to concentrate on delivering care to patients .”
Innovative , flexible and digital solutions can support the supply chain Optimising the supply chain is particularly critical for healthcare organisations and Toca ’ s technology can help make this a reality .
“ Prioritising digital transformation in the supply chain is critical for healthcare organisations ,” said Rule . “ Procurement is currently run by the NHS Supply Chain , which has sustained the NHS through an unprecedented time . healthcareglobal . com 101