Connecting for Health launches staff communication campaign
Communication with NHS employees about the NHS Care Records Service,
part of the national IT programme, officially started this week.
Connecting for Health has begun working with strategic health authorities
and trusts across England to distribute 1.3 million information booklets
to all staff working in the NHS, which will provide an overview of the
programme and its benefits. Other campaign materials include posters
and a video.
James Herbert, director of communications and stakeholder engagement
at NHS CfH, commented: “This marks the first step in an extensive
information campaign which will ensure that both the NHS and the public
are fully aware of the far-reaching ramifications of the NHS Care Records
Service.”
NHS CfH says that early next year staff will be sent a more detailed
pack showing how the CRS will specifically benefit GPs, hospital doctors,
clerical workers, allied health professionals, nurses and other members
of the NHS, including pharmacists. Following this, a wider campaign is
due to start, which NHS CfH says is designed to reach every member of
the public in England.
“With the NHS CRS due to start going live in 2006, now is the right
time to start letting people know what to expect via the local network
of
health care organisations,” said Mr Herbert. |
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