The NHS Federated Data Platform (NHS FDP) is software that enables NHS organisations to bring together operational data – currently stored in separate systems – to support staff to access the information they need in one safe and secure environment.

By streamlining access for healthcare professionals, this reduces the need for multiple logins, resulting in faster, more coordinated care, increased patient choice, and improved health outcomes.

A digitised, connected NHS can deliver services more effectively and efficiently with patients at the heart.

At IWT, we are delighted to become an early adopter of the NHS Federated Data Platform. This cutting-edge technology will help us to rapidly connect and access information currently held in different IT systems and enable our staff to access the information they need in one safe and secure environment. Ultimately the goal is to reduce administrative burden, free up vital clinical time and deliver faster, more efficient care for our patients. 

NHS Trusts already using the Federated Data Platform have reported significant benefits, including:

  • Reduced waiting lists and shorter wait times for treatments
  • Decreased discharge delays, enabling patients to return home sooner
  • Faster diagnosis times

To learn more about the NHS Federated Data Platform and its advantages, explore the wealth of resources available on the NHS England website, including privacy information, FAQs, and case studies.

 

OPTICA

At IWT, we will initially be implementing OPTICA as part of the NHS FDP’s solutions.

OPTICA (Optimised Patient Tracking & Intelligent Choices Application) is a secure cloud application, built by NECS in collaboration with NHS Trusts and local authorities, which tracks all admitted patients and the tasks relating to their discharge in real-time through their hospital journey.

The benefits of OPTICA include:

  • Helping to reduce average length of stay and minimise avoidable delayed discharges
  • Enabling health and social care teams to collaborate about each patient’s discharge arrangements
  • Improving information governance by eliminating reliance on the sharing of information via spreadsheets and other paper-based systems.
  • Putting a spotlight on blockages and providing actionable intelligence through comprehensive patient tracking