Posts by rlloyd@key-stream.com

Digital transformation in the NHS has gathered significant momentum over the past few years. Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system implementations are at the heart of this transformation, promising to revolutionise patient care delivery through improved efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of health information. However, as more and more NHS organisations embark on their EPR journey, a…

Introduction Lesson plan development is a crucial component of the training process, as it helps to structure, organise, and deliver the content in a way that meets the specific needs of learners. This article discusses the importance of lesson plan development in EPR implementation training for the NHS. Ensuring training consistency and quality: Developing detailed lesson…

The role of technology in training and development of staff cannot be understated. For organisations, particularly in the NHS, where the training of a vast number of staff within tight timelines is not just an advantage but a necessity, the need for an efficient Learning Management System (LMS) is paramount. This article aims to shed…

Introduction The success of any Electronic Patient Record (EPR) implementation within the NHS largely rests on the engagement and expertise of its users. Super Users and Champion Users play critical roles, and when utilised effectively, can significantly influence the success of an EPR implementation. This article examines their unique roles and the ‘gold standard’ approach…

When large scale clinical system implementations reach the critical ‘cut-over’ and ‘go-live phases’, it is essential to have the right levels of support available to staff. However, it is equally important for organisations to understand what this entails. In my experience, most NHS organisations do not fully understand the complexity of and considerations that must…