We are very sorry to report that Professor Bernard Crump, a non-executive Board member and long-standing, trusted advisor to PRSB, has passed away peacefully at home following illness. We will always be grateful for his insight and active contributions to Advisory Board meetings and his dedicated work as Chair of our Assurance Committee. Bernard has been a great and positive influence on the direction of the PRSB and key to our success. Bernard was also always thoughtful and generous with his knowledge, and it has been a pleasure and an honour to have known him and work with him. We will all miss him so much.

Digital Maternity Record Standard - new version now published 

We have now published the refreshed version of the Digital Maternity Record Standard to reflect improvements being made to maternity and perinatal care in line with the priorities outlined in NHS England’s three-year delivery plan for maternity and neonatal services. 

Implementing the standard in IT systems will facilitate the exchange of information between maternity providers and maternity service users, enhancing the quality and safety of care. 

The standard has been published as the final draft pending endorsement. 

PRSB publishes a draft information model for workforce 

In 2022, NHS England commissioned the PRSB to develop a workforce information model and data standards to help simplify the way data is recorded. These standards will ensure workforce data is consistent and accurate between systems and making workforce administration and planning easier for employees and employers alike.

A draft of the information model has now been published on our website. It will undergo a further process of development and consultation before it is presented to PRSB members for endorsement and formally released for implementation. We are currently in discussion with NHS England regarding these next steps. 

PRSB welcomes new Partners

Palantir and Aspirico are the latest organisations that have joined our Standards Partnership Scheme. We are looking forward to seeing how our partnership will drive the improvement of health and care records!

More digital care solutions become conformant with PRSB standards

Health and care providers using the solutions offered by Tagtronics Care, Storii Care and SOS Care Management Systems can now co-create personalised, digital care plans with service users, empowering their care experience. The three system suppliers have just become conformant with 'About Me' and Personalised Care and Support Plan Standard. Huge congratulations! 

Partner blog: Using standardised data to improve medicines safety and enhance eMAR solutions

Medicines are life-saving – when used correctly, they empower individuals to manage their health and enjoy a better quality of life. How can standardised data help reduce medication errors and overprescribing? Read in our latest blog co-written with Camascope! 

Register for this year's Annual General Meeting

Join us and colleagues from across health and social care at our virtual AGM on Thursday 19 September, 10am - 12pm, to celebrate the achievements from 2023/24 in advancing improved, interoperable data and digital solutions and learn how you can get involved in a shared vision for better, safer, data-driven care.

Boost your career with our accredited CSO training!

PRSB are partnering with Ethos Ltd to offer an online foundation programme, which includes a clinically led session on PRSB standards and their importance to delivering safe care. Once completed, you will be certified as an accredited Clinical Safety Officer. All courses are delivered online using MS Teams. Our next session is on Tuesday, 17 September.

Meet us at HETT Show - 25-25 September, London

We are proud to be supporting the HETT Show this year, where you will meet our team at stand F11! Our Executive Clinical Director, Dr Nilesh Bharakhada, will join other clinical experts in the 'Health and care productivity paradox' panel session on day 2, and share the role of standards in improving productivity in healthcare settings. 

Join us at Care Show - 9-10 October, Birmingham

Don't miss our sessions on day 2 of this leading social care event in the UK! Our speakers will lead on conversations around 'Advancing social care with standards conformance' (with Katie Thorn of Digital Care Hub as our special guest) and 'Bridging the gap between health and social care with the About Me Standard'.