Information in a Multi-Disciplinary World MARIE WASHBROOK Head of Nursing & Allied Clinical Relations

Good understanding of terrain & risks A map Knowledge of tools & skills Avoid the Obstacles Clarity about what can & cannot be done Survival methods Survival guide

Delivering IT in the NHS – A Summary of the national programme for IT 17 and 18 April 2002 brought three key developments: increased investment in the NHS from the 2002 Budget publication of Delivering the NHS Plan - sets out how the new model for the NHS and extra investment will bring improved services to patients the final Wanless report on securing the future health service.

“Their Response” There are no new targets. We do not need to have a new information and IT strategy - the principles of Information for Health remain sound. But we do need to change the way in which it is implemented to support Delivering the NHS Plan. We do have a new mandate to ensure that IT will support the reform of the NHS. We are therefore preparing to support the programme of health and IT spending by refocusing the programme of information and IT priorities.

“Our Response” Welcome no new targets & a more centralised approach in order to stop the current chaotic situation. Even more important that there is focussed clinical involvement Much more concerted effort to engage the professions in the development Need total engagement of the user community in establishing a common understanding of what is supposed to happen.

“ If the old way was vertical hierarchy, then the new way is forging horizontal networks to cut across organisational boundaries. It’s about building a network of organisations to collaborate, not direct ” anon

National Leadership & Strategic Intervention Effective Communication Expertise The MD Framework

Influence policy making Set priorities Support development Raise awareness Harness expertise Support local implementation What’s it about?

Balance between single & multiple working The Service input to complement professions’ contribution Education play a major part What’s critical to success?

National Leadership & Strategic Intervention National dialogue Professional engagement Local awareness Laying the foundations

“our strategic role has been one of representation & expert professional advice into the clinical information arena Our strength lies in our unity of purpose & the sharing of issues, the understanding of common needs in use of clinical information in all sectors of clinical practice” Quote from CPIAG

Effective communications More of the same Tailor the messages Harness opportunities Laying the foundations

Expertise Find it Build it ‘Exploit’ it Laying the foundations

CNO to meet with partners Strengthen professional leadership Build on senior leadership locally Progress & next steps

Utilise Advisory Groups Expert Group Make a statement! Progress & next steps

“Enough of talking – it is now time to do” Tony Blair 2 May 1977