Thread by @DavidHancock6

1/5 In looking at the #frontline #digitisation #RFI for EPR suppliers I note that there isn’t any mention of requirements to populate #sharedcarerecords or support #interoperability standards such as #ukcore. After 20+ years, why doesn’t the NHS centre get this? A short 🧵

2/5 Interoperability is at least as important as the functional list of requirements. Regions (not Trusts and even not ICSs) are standardising on capability, not systems - e.g Maternity, #epma, specialist systems like ophthalmology. EPRs must be able to work with other systems

3/5 Also, how should an #EPR work within a #pathology and a #radiology network not co-terminus with an ICS? These are more organic and high data liquidity through interoperability is key. That’s another interoperability dimension we should be including.

4/5 Again, how do we support Patients crossing ICS boundaries? Another #interoperability problem. Many of the 10 priorities in the Planning Guidance for 2022-23 have underlying #Interoperability requirements. How come there is no mention of supporting real-world reqs?

5/5 we are told #sharedcarerecords are vital and that an #epr strategy cannot replace them, therefore why is there no mention of #eprs required capability to populate #sharedcarerecords. Having open interfaces using open standards is really important.

6/6 There is a lot of pressure on those c45 Trusts who need to implement an #epr by end of 2023. If you want to discuss your plans, concerns, and how to give yourselves the best chance of success come to stand B14 at @DHRewired and I’d be happy to talk to you @InterSystemsUKI