Andi Orlowski, ICHP’s Deputy Director of Business Intelligence, shares his expertise on the role of ‘Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNAs)’ in setting the population health agenda. The first step in population health intelligence is to understand the needs of the population as a whole, as well as the sub populations within it. Larger geographies (sustainability and...Read More
New data from NHS Digital shows that a nationwide push to find undiagnosed patients with an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation (AF) has identified over 130,000 people within the first year. In addition, a record number of people with AF have been prescribed the anti-clotting therapy needed to reduce the likelihood of life-threatening...Read More
As part of our day in a life series exploring the different team roles here at ICHP, Innovation Delivery Lead, Matthew Chisambi, who joined ICHP earlier this year part of the delivery team, shares his day with us. I first open my eyes… This all depends on the time of year. In summer, I can get...Read More
As Imperial College Health Partner’s interim Chair, Andrew George, shares his reflections on innovation in health. Innovation in health is a vital issue for everyone. We all know that we cannot continue as we are, using sticking plasters to bridge gaps and make things work for the moment. The demographic changes and increasing health issues such...Read More
Imperial College Health Partners are supporting north west London maternity services through ‘Human Factors training’ to actively respond to recommendations in The Each Baby Counts Progress Report published this week. This report, building on the initial 2015 report, cites the contributing role that Human Factors have in clinical safety incidents. It highlights ongoing evidence of lack of...Read More
Some of England’s most pioneering NHS organisations recognised for their work in adopting new technologies and models of care to improve outcomes for patients, are celebrated in a national report launched today. Understanding how and why the NHS adopts innovation captures real-world insight and learning from NHS sites which have successfully implemented innovations ranging from...Read More