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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Assistive Technology
Range of care settings

6. 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

7. 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

8. Thoughtful Design

9. Fit for purpose?

10. 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

11. 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

12. NHS Mail
Accessible via IMAP and works with all standards compliant mobile 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

13. 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
, Calendar & Messaging Services
If we don’t get the security right people will find another way around
Writing PIN numbers on smart cards
Using hotmail accounts

14. Thank you!