The Digital Health Safety Imperative: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Patient Safety – At what point are we going to take clinical safety seriously?
The rapid proliferation of digital health technologies in the NHS has ushered in an era of unprecedented potential for improving patient care. However, this technological revolution has also exposed a critical gap in safety assurance practices, particularly concerning the adoption of NHS safety standards DCB0129 and DCB0160. As we navigate this digital transformation, it is […]
The Critical Role of Clinical Safety Officers in Digital Health: A Call for Standardisation and Support
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health, the importance of robust clinical safety assurance cannot be overstated. As a regulatory compliance expert specialising in digital clinical safety, I’ve observed a growing need for a more structured approach to the role of Clinical Safety Officers (CSOs) within the NHS, particularly concerning the delivery of DCB0129 […]
The Only Way Is Ethics – our brand new podcast
Welcome to our podcast exploring the cutting-edge world of digital health and its impact on patient and clinical safety within the NHS. Throughout the episodes, we’ll dive into the critical realm of clinical risk management as it relates to the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health technologies. As the NHS continues to embrace digital transformation, […]
Why standards are key to building trust in AI
There is considerable excitement about the potential of AI to deliver more accessible, efficient, and high-quality healthcare; alongside concern about data privacy, bias, and how these new tools will be used in clinical practice. The key to realising the benefits and addressing the concerns is the adoption of standards for the development and implementation of […]
Supporting healthcare organisations as a Clinical Safety Officer with DPM Digital Health
Historically my work as a Clinical Safety Officer (CSO) has always been with a healthcare organisation, ensuring DCB 0160 regulatory compliance. It felt a bit daunting to move and work in a new space supporting digital health manufacturers with their DCB 0129 regulatory compliance. However, a big draw for me to work with Dean and […]
Navigating DCB0160: Ensuring Clinical Safety in Digital Health Deployment
DCB0160 is a critical standard that all healthcare organisations in the UK must comply with when deploying health IT systems. This standard, published by NHS Digital, sets out the requirements for effectively managing the clinical risks associated with the use of health IT systems within any healthcare setting. What is DCB0160? DCB0160, otherwise known as […]
Understanding DCB0129: The Clinical Risk Management Standard for Digital Health Manufacturers
DCB0129 is a critical standard that all manufacturers of Digital Health systems in the UK must comply with. This standard, published by NHS Digital, sets out the requirements for effectively managing clinical risks associated with Digital Health systems. What is DCB0129? DCB0129, otherwise known as “Clinical Risk Management: its Application in the Manufacture of Health […]
Striving for Excellence – Catherine Corbett Joins DPM Digital Health as Clinical Safety Officer
We’re thrilled to welcome Catherine Corbett to the DPM Digital Health team as our new Clinical Safety Officer. With a wealth of experience in healthcare and a passion for patient safety, Catherine is set to make significant contributions to our objective of supporting Health Organisations in the challenges they face when implementing digital health systems. […]
A Roadmap for Clinical Risk Management
We are in the midst of numerous EPR procurements and deployments in the NHS which heightens the importance of Clinical Risk Management supporting the NHS Safety Standards (DCB0129/DCB0160) and the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC). However, we need to remember that the main focus is the reduction in risk of harm to the patient(s). At […]
Digital Health Rewired: Charting the Future of Healthcare Technology
DPM Digital Health will be exhibiting at the upcoming Digital Health Rewired event. This exciting gathering, set to take place at the NEC Birmingham on March 12-13, 2024, is the go-to digital health technology event, attracting a diverse digital health community for an unmissable CPD-accredited programme. Rewired stands as an epitome of innovation, offering multifaceted […]
