Mobile Technology in the National Programme Miles Gray Hardware Platform Architect Q branch

Background to show how healthcare is shifting Ageing population who are more educated about health and healthcare than ever before

What does the clinician need? Access to; The Record Current Knowledge Communications Diary / Scheduling Security In order to do their job safely and effectively the clinician will need the following Record – history alerts person specific Current knowledge Communications – not just for computing but also for collaboration with colleagues Diary – how is the time managed Security – of the data / record, the device, the patient and the clinician

How is this provided? Identity / Access Management Networks Hardware Applications and Tools Knowledge Portals Standards ID & access using role based access to data and applications eGIF level 3 Networks that are and aren’t under our control Seamless roaming – VPN – Where is the boundary There will need to be a device to run it all on And something to run on the device Access to up to date knowledge sources on the latest research, findings and best practice None of this will work without standards

Assistive Technology Range of care settings

Identity Management 5-8 Million IDs to be managed Authentication – Device – NOS – Spine – Local Business Applications Administration Smart Cards – Proximity – ISO7816 – ISO14443A – MiFare – Mag Strip Electronic Staff record NPFITsmart cards – Registration authority NHS mail Local resources Audi Doors, Car Parks, lunch 96% UK companies have less than 6000 employees LGI has over 6,000

3G WiMAX Wi-Fi WAN MAN LAN PAN WCDMA GPRS EDGE * 802.16 Real Broadband 802.11 <300ft. * UWB and Bluetooth RFID/ TAG We’re doing new things with networks Presence based appllications Location based applications Use of other peoples networks in a secure manner

Thoughtful Design

Fit for purpose?

Suitable for Healthcare ? A5 / Paperback book size < 2lbs Embedded wifi a,,b,,g, radio /3g Attach Strap or other easy way to carry Embedded bluetooth, radio – wireless thermometers etc 1024 x768 Pen Input Reduced cracks or crevices to minimise accumulation of bacteria Semi Rugged, wipeable casing Authentication / X509 / Proximity NHS Support for docking station for Keyboard and secondary screen also battery recharge Barcode and RFID Visible NHS logo Distinctive / unusual colour Camera >2 megapixel 8 hour battery life

The Reality… MCA and keyboard We can’t put our staff at risk by giving them desirable pieces of kit Next generation is being talked about now with focus on community

NHS Mail Accessible via IMAP and works with all standards compliant mobile email clients NHS Mail will migrate to Microsoft Exchange 2007 staring later this year Connecting for Health will be among the first NHS organisations to migrate Mail and calendaring Secure and suitable for the transmission of Patient Identifiable data

Safe and Secure http://nww.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/igsecurity/gpg IPSPG Warranted Environments Good Practice Guidelines (GPGs) Wireless LAN Technologies GPRS & PDAs VPN VLAN Media Disposal & Destruction Cryptographic Standards N3 Access and Use E-Mail, Calendar & Messaging Services http://nww.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/igsecurity/gpg If we don’t get the security right people will find another way around Writing PIN numbers on smart cards Using hotmail email accounts

Thank you!