Name: A Health and Care Digital Capabilities Framework
Identifier: Not Applicable
Issuing Organisation: NHS
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Organization website (opens in new window): https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/
Link to standard (opens in new window): https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Digital%20Literacy%20Capability%20Framework%202018.pdf
Availability: Free to Access
Type: Capabilities Framework
Issue Year:
Forward Review Date: Not known
Fields: Digital Health Health and Wellbeing
Intended Audiences: Third (Voluntary) Sector Bodies, Private Sector Bodies, Professional and Trade Bodies, and Governmental and Public Sector Bodies
Abstract:
Excellent digital capabilities are not just about technical skills but include a positive attitude towards technology and innovation and its potential to improve care and outcomes.
The digital capability framework has been developed to support the improvement of the digital capabilities of everyone working in health and care. It is intended as a developmental and supportive tool that can empower and enable all staff.
It is intended that anyone accessing the framework can be provided with guidance towards extending their digital capabilities to be able to provide better care in a complex, ever-changing digital world.
This framework aims at empowering staff to only provide the best care to all if they can fully exploit the potential of digital and other technologies. It wants the health and social care workforce to be fully competent, confident and capable in the use of digital in the workplace in order to be able to provide that best care.
Relevance to Active and Healthy Ageing: Medium
Older Person Specific: No
Usage / Adoption status: Not known
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