What the HealthTech?

This week's podcast discusses the concept of innovation across health and social care and how it can be applied through the use of technology and data. It explores the role of Radar Healthcare in automating processes, monitoring events, and driving improvements in patient safety. The episode also mentions the importance of collaboration with customers and partners in generating innovative ideas and the future goals of expanding internationally.

Hayley Levene talks to Craig Rainford who’s just joined Radar Healthcare as Project Manager after 20 years at Four Seasons Healthcare. Craig discusses his move, the importance of partnership working, and the rewarding nature of working in the health and social care sector. Highlights include a heartwarming moment when fulfilling a resident's wish to ride in a hot air balloon, highlighting the compassionate care and dedication of the health and social care sector.

The podcast episode features an interview with Lottie Moore from Public Policy Projects, discussing the series of papers on women's health. They address issues such as health inequalities, stigma, and the need for simple changes in healthcare policies. The report covers topics like contraception, abortion, and IVF, highlighting the importance of education, context, and global collaboration. The episode also highlights the challenges and future focus areas in women's healthcare.

In this episode, Rob Place interviews Mark Harrison, Customer Success Lead at Radar Healthcare, about the importance of partnerships between suppliers and health and social care organisations. They discuss the need for trust, transparency, and a focus on outcomes to create successful partnerships. Mark also shares his experience working with customers and the impact of their collaborative approach.

Public Policy Projects (PPP) is an organisation that focuses on shaping public policy in healthcare, social care, life sciences, and the environment. They convene experts and organisations to tackle tough subjects and produce policy recommendations for better outcomes. PPP prioritises issues like women's health, social care, and health inequalities. Today's episode discusses the importance of working together to drive change across the health and social care sector. 

Paul Johnson (CEO and Co-Founder at Radar Healthcare) and Mark Fewster (Chief Product Officer at Radar Healthcare) discusses the adoption of innovation in health tech and the importance of technology when it comes to improving healthcare outcomes. It covers topics such as the role of technology in prevention, the barriers in social care, user-centered design, data interoperability, and addressing healthcare inequalities. 

Creating a positive work culture is crucial in the healthcare industry to attract and retain employees. Feedback, recognition, and supporting employees as humans are key elements. Communication and continuous monitoring are essential for success.

This week, Mark Fewster is back with Marcos Manhes (NHS Improvement) & Paul Ewers (Risk Manager, MKUH) to talk more about the Learning From Patients Safety Events (LFPSE) implementation so far, the ups and the downs and what other NHS Trusts can learn from Milton Keynes University Hospital and their journey.

 In this episode, host Justine Abson interviews Georgina Watkinson, a mental health first aid trainer. They discuss the importance of mental health first aid training, the impact of the pandemic on mental health, and the need for workplaces to prioritise mental well-being. They also talk about the role of community support and raising awareness of mental health issues. 

 In this week's podcast episode, Mark Fewster, Chief Product Officer at Radar Healthcare talks to Marcos Manhaes, NHS Improvement and Paul Ewers, Milton Keynes University Hospitals NHS Trust about the journey from NRLS to LFPSE and the future benefits the NHS could see when it comes to improving patient safety.