Public Board papers 31.03.22

Cyber Security Alerting

All urgent cyber security alerts received have been progressed quickly with closure on the external portal. Log4J is a significant vulnerability that could in future be exploited for a cyber-attack. The digital team responded quickly to the threat, updating the SIRO on progress and submitting all compliance to NHSD on time. Digital Services also identified and removed a range of malicious software through its advanced threat protection tools, with no harm experienced in the organisation during this period. The six-month work off plan agreed with NHS Digital was delivered in December 2021 in line with timescale required. This covered a range of initiatives with actions across the framework identified by the routine MIAA audit. IG training compliance was a key challenge where the organisation met the target required. A bid for funding to replace the Trusts disaster recovery solution (back-ups) was made and successfully funded from NHS X. £250,000 received early 2022. This was an area of risk identified and prioritised.

e.g. Log4J Response

Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance

Compliance funding

2. Identify, prioritise, and progress the key projects identified by the operational divisions; focussing on order comms, ward based electronic prescribing and document management. Reporting regularly on progress to the executive team and management board Unified Tech Fund £5M funding successfully applied for from the Unified Tech Fund. The money will fund key project priorities. EHR 2 Year Plan A two-year plan for EHR has been developed and agreed. The plan includes a procurement competition for the development partner.

District Nurse Referral Form Christie & Macclesfield PAS (Medway) Upgrade

Completed January 2022. A very well received development with lots of positive feedback from clinical colleagues via the digital nurses. Completed December 2021 with the opening of the centre. There were many and varied Digital requirements handled very well by the project manager with positive feedback. Completed February 2022. A very complex upgrade requiring careful co-ordination and communication. The upgrade was successful thanks to a great team effort and excellent involvement from Digital Services CCIO’s. Completed February 2022. Participated in the regional renewal of the Attend Anywhere contract. eOutcomes Forms; completed February 2022. EPRO upgrade; completed October 2021. Charity Scanner; completed October 2021. Clinical Trials Pharmacy PTS; completed December 2021.

Video Consultation Phase 2

Other Projects Completed

3. Working with the executive team and CCIOs to improve clinical engagement across the Trust Onboarded CCIO (Medical) After a long period without a Medical CCIO, Digital Services onboarded Avinash (Nash) Gupta. Nash has made an immediate positive impact, particularly during the Medway system upgrade.

Aligned Clinical Priorities

The CCIO’s and CIO met to review the project and board representation to ensure effective digital clinical representation at key meetings.

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