Jun 2024 news (delayed)
In an era where technology is reshaping every facet of our lives, healthcare stands at the cusp of a revolutionary transformation. The convergence of data analysis, technological advancements, and a robust sense of community promises to not only streamline workflows but also significantly enhance patient outcomes. As we look to the future, it is clear that the integration of these elements will play a pivotal role in defining the healthcare landscape.
The Power of Data Analysis
Data is the backbone of modern healthcare. From patient records to treatment plans and outcome tracking, data analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of patient needs and healthcare delivery efficiency. Advanced data analytics can uncover patterns and insights that were previously invisible, enabling healthcare providers to make informed decisions quickly. For instance, predictive analytics can forecast patient admissions, helping hospitals manage resources more effectively and reduce wait times.
Technological Advancements
Technology is the driving force behind the modernisation of healthcare workflows. Innovations such as telemedicine, electronic health records (EHRs), and artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionising the way care is delivered. Telemedicine has made it possible for patients to receive care from the comfort of their homes, breaking down geographical barriers and reducing the strain on healthcare facilities. EHRs ensure that patient information is readily available to all relevant healthcare providers, promoting coordinated and efficient care.
AI and machine learning are particularly transformative, providing tools for early diagnosis, personalised treatment plans, and predictive maintenance of medical equipment. These technologies can analyse vast amounts of data swiftly, identifying potential health issues before they become critical, thus improving patient outcomes.
Community and Collaboration
While technology and data are crucial, the human element in healthcare cannot be overlooked. A strong sense of community and collaboration among healthcare professionals is essential for the successful implementation of new technologies. By adopting a culture of continuous learning and cooperation, healthcare providers can ensure that technological advancements are effectively integrated into everyday practices.
Community-driven healthcare initiatives can also play a significant role in improving patient outcomes. Programs that encourage patient engagement and education can lead to better self-management of chronic conditions and a greater understanding of preventive care. Moreover, collaborative networks among healthcare institutions can facilitate the sharing of best practices and resources, ensuring that all patients receive high-quality care.
Insight and Evaluation
Continuous evaluation and insight generation are vital to the ongoing improvement of healthcare systems. By regularly assessing the impact of new technologies and workflows, healthcare providers can identify areas for further enhancement and ensure that they are meeting the needs of their patients. Feedback loops involving both patients and healthcare professionals are crucial for gaining a holistic view of the effectiveness of implemented changes.
Moreover, insights gained from data analysis and community feedback can drive innovation, leading to the development of new solutions tailored to address specific healthcare challenges. This iterative process of evaluation and improvement ensures that healthcare systems remain agile and responsive to the evolving needs of society.
The future of healthcare is undeniably intertwined with the advancements in technology, the power of data analysis, and the strength of community collaboration. By leveraging these elements, healthcare providers can streamline workflows, enhance patient outcomes, and create a more efficient and responsive healthcare system. As we move forward, it is essential to embrace these changes and continue to explore new ways to integrate technology and community-driven initiatives into the fabric of healthcare. Together, we can build a future where every patient receives the highest standard of care, and every healthcare provider is empowered with the tools and insights they need to succeed.
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Now to our AnalystX updates
Workforce professionalisation
AnalystX Observatory?
Over the last two years, we have conducted the AnalystX Observatory Survey to gain insights into the job role profiles, pay grades, vacancy rates, organisation and key challenges for the data and analytics workforce. In 2024, the Digital Skills Development Networks have come together, supported by NHS England, to conduct a national workforce survey across the whole of the Digital and Data workforce, looking at job role profiles, pay grades and vacancy rates. Considering this we have decided to not conduct our usual AnalystX Observatory Annual Survey and instead, are looking to conduct focus groups where individuals can voice their thoughts in more detail on issues which have arisen in the previous year's surveys.??
We have already conducted one face to face Focus Group at the East of England Conference where we focused on ‘Better Questions from Decision Makers’. This focus group went really well and to keep the momentum, we have scheduled in further virtual/face to face focus groups in the next upcoming weeks.??
Upcoming Focus Groups:??
Virtual - North West – 9th July??
Virtual - South East – 10th July?
Virtual - Midlands analysts network – 11th July??
Virtual - Midlands Intelligence Network analyst’s forums (Short brief about Focus Groups) – 17th July?
Face to Face - HACA – 23/24TH July??
Virtual - South West (Public Health analysts) – 25th July??
National Competency Framework?
The number of organisations adopting the National Competency Framework continues to grow.? Over 50 Organisations have now begun using the Framework to help support the development of their analytical teams.? The spread of adopters covers all regions in England, and includes both NHS and Local Authority teams.?
In the latter stages of 2024, work will begin to develop Frameworks for the Data Ethicist and Data Governance Manager job roles meaning we will have detailed Frameworks for all job roles in the Data Family within the Government Data and Digital Capability Group.?
To become a part of the Framework Adopters Network, you can pledge to begin your journey by visiting this link. (National Competency Framework Adoption Pledge (office.com)?
NCF Case Studies??
The Professionalisation team is currently writing Case Studies to support the NCF program of work. The purpose of these Case Studies is to showcase the work that has occurred when organisations ,both internal and external to the NHS. They will include what organisations did, how they did it, why they did it, and the successes they've achieved by adopting the NCF. Eventually, the team hopes to have a vast library of Case Studies suitable for organisations at any stage of the adoption process to be able to browse and replicate any lessons learnt by other organisations and be able to support one another through the process.??
Job Descriptions and the National Competency Framework?
Work is currently on going using a sample of job descriptions for each of the following job roles Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist to produce a standardised job description using the Agenda for Change 16 groupings for each role. These standardised job descriptions will then be mapped to the National Competency Framework to produce a NCF job description for each role. The aim being for all organisations to use the NCF mapped job descriptions when recruiting for each of these roles for all bands.?
Data Literacy/Data Competence and Confidence for the wider workforce?
A working group has been meeting for the last two months to develop a data skills framework for the wider workforce. Aimed at everyone working in healthcare from ward clerks to executives, this framework covers the range of data skills needed in the wider workforce from an understanding of data, to making data informed decisions. This framework Data Literacy Framework Workshop 3 version - AnalystX - FutureNHS Collaboration Platform is now open for wider feedback https://forms.office.com/e/ND92kguVwr until end of play Friday 26th July.??
Huddles?
Sign up for our upcoming Huddles here. All Huddles are held twice a month on Tuesdays, 11am-12pm?
Up Next:?
On the 21st of May you get a double dose of huddles one in the morning and one in the afternoon at 11:00 – 12:00 the GeoHealth Community of Practice will join us to share more information on the community of practice, they will educate you on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and how they can be used in Health and Care to support the delivery of health and care more effectively.
Join us on the 13 May at 14:00 – 15:00 as we are joined by Dr Rupert Dunbar-Rees , Outcomes Based Healthcare CEO;? Jason Pickles , Head of Systems and Solutions Development, NHSE; and Michelle Vogelzang , PaPI Senior Manager, NHSE as they provide a deep dive and Q&A into the development and uses of HEALTHSPAN?, an objective, population-level measure of the amount of time individuals spend in good health.????
Join us for an insightful discussion focused on how Google Cloud is revolutionizing healthcare delivery in the Yorkshire and Humber region. Learn how cutting-edge cloud technologies are improving patient care, streamlining operations, and driving innovation across the NHS.?
Community Updates?
Data Visualisation & BI?
Are you working with data, BI and visual analytics?? Do you want to share your journey, your learnings with others working in health and care then join our BI and Visualisation Community of Practice.?
?For further information please contact: [email protected], [email protected]?
Data Science??
The Professional Development Function Team (Data Science, NHS England) and Data Science community of practice for Health and Care will be at HACA conference on 23rd-24th July alongside AnalystX. Do come and say hello to some friendly faces who would be happy to walk you through what we do and how you can contribute to the community! In the meantime, do you want to hear more about the resources we have generated or join our events? If you said yes, sign up on this form!?
Data engineering community of practice??
In June Lewis and Nicholas from Palantir gave a deep dive on Generative AI capabilities of Foundry / Federated Data Platforms (FDP). Lewis and Nicholas? presented the Generative AI features within Foundry, the core technology behind the Federated Data Platform (FDP).?
To sign up for this event, please click here?
Emerging Tech - Generative AI working group
On 24 July Ayub will be giving his vision on generative AI within the NHS, people can register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/48a5738a-45f8-4f8f-853d-f72776bee0c5@37c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3?
All recordings are on our page here: https://future.nhs.uk/connect.ti/DataAnalytics/view?objectId=46022000?
Process Mining community of practice
We are in the process of launching of a process mining community of practice in health and care, if you are currently practising or would like to learn more information about this community of practice, please get in touch. [email protected]
Population Health Academy??
Sally Boyes Rachel McIlroy CStat Jennifer Swanwick Christina Jones @Alice Robbins?
On the 9th of May we had an insightful webinar by the Ordinance Survey (OS) which gave an overview on the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA). You can find it on the Population Health Academy???
The webinar covered:?
- What PSGA membership gives you access to (data, APIs, licence, support - PSGA-product-summary (ordnancesurvey.co.uk))?
- How to access PSGA via the OS Data Hub?
- Examples of how our data can be used to support PHM?
All local government are PSGA members already, but NHS folks can check membership here PSGA member finder | Government and public sector | OS (ordnancesurvey.co.uk) and register here The PSGA member registration process | OS (ordnancesurvey.co.uk)?
Intelligence Function Peer Learning Group (IFPLG) extended session on the 2nd May showcasing Intelligence Function approaches can be found here (login to IFPLG area required): Sharing Experiences of Setting Up Intelligence Functions - Population Health Academy - Integrated Care (future.nhs.uk)?
The IFPLG ‘FDP for Systems’ session from the 2nd July can be found here (login to IFPLG area required): Federated Data Platform for Systems - Population Health Academy - Integrated Care (future.nhs.uk)?
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Strategic Partner news and Events?
We have new Strategic partners!?
Our Strategic partners bring together a variety of expertise in technology, data, analytics, research, skills, learning and development which support and help to ensure that our community of data and analytics professionals can discuss, collaborate, share, and most importantly, learn from each other in a supportive environment.?
Informatica - visit Future NHS site here?
Colligo Labs???
Digital Health AI and Data 22-23 October 2024, London Olympia
Join thousands of your digital health peers for the sector’s popular two-day conference and exhibition dedicated to the UK’s multi-faceted data-driven digital health revolution.
Ming Tang , chief data and analytics officer for NHS England leads the confirmed keynotes in a speaker line-up featuring national keynotes, expert and original speakers, NHS best practice sessions, educational case studies, innovative start-ups and high-quality networking opportunities.
Join us to collaborate with healthcare providers and planners, researchers, academics, established industry leaders and exciting start-ups to harness AI and data to transform NHS services and improve patient outcomes.
#AIDATA24
Oracle - MySQL Live Webinar
Faster Application Development for MySQL
Experience the most popular open source database combined with the most popular integrated development environment. MySQL Shell for VSCode integrates MySQL Shell directly into Visual Studio Code—providing an intuitive interface and streamlining day-to-day database development tasks. Learn how to build rich applications with stored procedures and functions in JavaScript. Discover how the MySQL Operator for Kubernetes supports the lifecycle of a high availability MySQL InnoDB cluster inside a Kubernetes cluster. Deploy MySQL REST Service endpoints to securely query and update your MySQL tables.
Interworks webinars
PRO webinar: Dashboard Essentials 2
Thursday, 18th July 2024
We hope you enjoyed our previous “Dashboard Essentials” workshop on wireframing beautiful reports!
In this next session, we will add the finishing touches to a dashboard built off of last session’s wireframe.
Once we have our shiny new report, we will answer the next logical question: “What now?”
At InterWorks, we know that the value of a dashboard extends beyond pretty visualizations and cool functionalities. We will teach you how to harvest the maximum value from your dashboards after you hit “Publish.”
PRO webinar: Dashboard Optimisation
Tuesday, 27th August 2024
1-2pm BST
Join InterWorks for an upcoming PRO customer workshop where we explore the art of designing efficient production dashboards.
This session will focus on performance improvements and enhancing the developer experience, with an emphasis on time efficiency and user engagement.
You'll learn the importance of balancing dashboard complexity with accessibility, how to design dashboards for easy updates and techniques to minimize load times to maintain user attention.
In this 60-minute session, we'll cover how to:
Link to register: https://events.interworks.com/dashboardoptimisation via Zoom
Go! Tableau
Wed, 4th Sept, 2-3:30pm
Join us for a free, 90-minute hands-on introduction to Tableau Desktop and learn how self-service analytics can evolve and transform your business.
Whether you’re an Excel wizard or completely new to analysis, this interactive webinar will have you ready to Go! Tableau.
Zoom registration link: https://interworks.zoom.us/webinar/register/5217016975793/WN_aoy_5AukRR23vF_pAJn5dA#/registration
(Please note attendees will require a tableau Creator licence or they can sign up for a trial licence)
Facts and Dimension - SQL training
Our 2 strategic partner fact and dimensions and Snowflake have delivered basic SQL training to enable clinical staff to become more data driven on the 11th July, more SQL training course will be available soon, to express interest in receiving this training, please contact [email protected]
Snowflake data cloud world tour
The Snowflake Data Cloud World Tour will be held on the 11th October 2024, To attend this event, please visit https://www.snowflake.com/events/snowflake-world-tour-london/
Learning and development opportunities??
Below a list of strategic partners academy with free learning for NHS colleagues.?
Snowflake??
?Snowflake - AnalystX - FutureNHS Collaboration Platform?
Microsoft - Enterprise Skills Initiative??
Databricks?
Celonis?
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Oracle??
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Special thanks to all our AnalystX supports
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Hi everyone! It seems some significant NHS England projects aren't on the Analyst-X radar yet. One such initiative is the Health Insights platform, developed by Lightfoot Solutions in collaboration with NHS England. This innovative platform, while not as large-scale as Palantir, provides daily data feeds covering nearly a quarter of the UK population. It's a powerful tool designed to enhance patient care through real-time data analysis and comprehensive patient flow tracking. Check out the latest updates in the May 2024 User Community Update: https://www.lightfootsolutions.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Health-Insights-User-Community-Update-May-2024.pdf