Amid acute staff shortages in healthcare, streamlining on-site communications and addressing information gaps at the point of care are key to boosting staff productivity and improving patient outcomes.  While the COVID-19 pandemic has strained the healthcare system to breaking point, staff shortages in the sector are structural rather than a short-term issue. The shortage is exacerbated by the fact that the rate of turnover among nurses is significantly higher than that of other industries. Burnout is a key factor contributing to the poor retention of nurses, an issue that has only grown worse during the pandemic.

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In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, optimising prescription medication delivery is one of the critical endeavours. As we delve into the realm of automation and streamlined processes, we must consider an important question: Should residents continue to endure long queues at hospitals to collect their medication prescriptions, or is it time to embrace the convenience of home delivery? In this article, we will take you on a journey exploring the benefits and insights NCS gained from delivering operation-automating technologies for medication prescriptions to reach residents' homes, challenging the traditional dispensing at the Pharmacy retail store approach.

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Telepsychiatry plays a critical role in improving access to mental health care, with over one in three outpatient visits being delivered by telehealth, according to Kaiser Family Foundation (for example, 35% and 38% of outpatient visits were over telehealth for depression or anxiety, respectively). This is especially important for the more than 150 million Americans who live in areas where there is a shortage of mental health care professionals. If your organization is looking to implement or expand your virtual mental health services, or even explore hybrid group therapy, take a look at our collection of resources below.

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In the realm of healthcare, ensuring cybersecurity is not just the concern of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). It involves a strategic approach to protect sensitive information and systems, and this responsibility falls on various individuals within an organisation. Cybersecurity strategies must be tailored to each organisation, accounting for factors such as size, sector, and industry-specific regulations. Regardless of these differences, the challenge remains: organisations of diverse teams with varying expertise, cultures, and priorities.

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