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Unlocking the Potential of Digital Triage: A Psychiatrist's Perspective
Opto Health
May 3rd, 2024
In our latest article, Dr. Ben Parker, a seasoned Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and a key member of Opto's Clinical Governance Advisory Team, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of mental health services in the NHS. With over two decades of experience, Ben reflects on the growing acceptance of mental health issues and the escalating pressures faced by emergency departments.
Read the full article to learn how Opto Health is revolutionising emergency triage and supporting clinicians in delivering optimal care.
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Digital Triage
January 30th, 2024
Still caring for people" - What a 44 year career in nursing has taught Opto Health's Ros Carlile
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been collaborating closely with Ros Carlile as a member of our clinical authoring team and the governance advisory board. We sat down with Ros to talk about a phenomenal 44 year career in nursing (and counting!) To learn more about the amazing work Ros and our team are doing to support the NHS, read the article below. We are committed to leveraging #healthtech to improve #NHS care delivery in #ED and #urgentcare settings for the benefit of patients. Visit: www.optohealth.co.uk to learn more about how we support Trusts and Systems.
November 15th, 2023
Opto Health’s innovative technology to aid nursing teams through the staffing crisis
We’re on a mission to nurse the NHS back to health during this nursing staff crisis. Read our rallying call to action as we explore the harrowing impacts of nurse shortages on emergency care and how our intelligent triage technology can help. By freeing nurses from paperwork, we empower them to focus on patient care.
January 17th, 2024
Max Freeman on the importance of embracing innovation
Our very own Clinical Director Max F. on why innovation is the key to sustainable healthcare.
January 15th, 2024
New Year, New Solutions: Digital Triage Tools to Alleviate NHS ED Strains
As the holidays end, NHS emergency and urgent care centres enter one of their busiest times with an influx of patients. Current data shows that regional ED pressures will have a trickle down effect across system working and overall care interoperability. At this critical time, we are proud to partner with Trusts to implement efficient digital tools that optimise workflows even during peak demand. Our real-time triage optimisation platform enables better decision making on staffing and prioritisation. Read our article below to learn more about the changing ED landscape on a national level - and how we support Trusts from region to region.
January 9th, 2024
Climate Change: A challenge on the horizon for EDs across the NHS
Today it was announced that 2023 broke all temperature records. Climate change is never far from anyone’s lips these days, but have you thought about what the impacts of a heating planet and weather disruption might be on our NHS? We had a look at some of the issues facing our healthcare system - and EDs - further down the line. We are committed to leveraging #healthtech to improve #NHS care delivery in #ED and #urgentcare settings for the benefit of patients. Visit www.optohealth.co.uk to learn more about how we support Trusts and Systems.
January 4th, 2024
A short history of Emergency Departments: How Opto Health are looking into the past to illuminate the path forwards
Technology is the future of healthcare, and we’re doing our bit to make that future a reality. But in order to look forwards, it can be useful to remember what came before. We're kicking off the New Year with a deep-dive into the fascinating history of EDs in the UK and Europe. Visit www.optohealth.co.uk to learn more about how we support Trusts and Systems across the NHS.
