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Monthly Archives: March 2020
Instant Messaging Software
Information Security and Governance Guidance The Guidance on Instant Messaging contains generic information on the best use of Instant Messaging Applications. At this time, as we face Covid-19, communication methods are key to help our essential services communicate and function. With this in mind, some of the practices that will be followed during this time […]
Information governance considerations for staff on the use of instant messaging software in the NHS Scotland.
Information governance considerations for staff on the use of instant messaging software in NHS Scotland. 16 March 2020 Instant messaging is a useful tool in supporting the delivery of direct care, particularly in an acute context. There are, however, some important data protection considerations surrounding the use of these systems, including: The transfer of sensitive […]
COVID-19 Guidance on text messages and similar communications with NHSScotland registered individuals.
12 March 2020 Text message reminders about appointments have been used routinely for many years in some practices. The use of SMS for prevention and public health campaign is less common but it is not new. Some organisations within the NHSScotland have been recently using text messages to communicate with patients about what to do […]