The National NHS Virtual Wards Summit: Embracing Hospitals at Home

Patient Flow & Care Coordination

08:30 am
07 Nov, 2024
15Hatfields Conference Centre, London SE1 8DJ

The National NHS Virtual Wards Summit: Embracing Hospitals at Home

Patient Flow & Care Coordination

08:30 am
07 Nov, 2024
15Hatfields Conference Centre, London SE1 8DJ

Job titles includes

Head of nursing for integrated care

Midlands Strategic ICS Manager

Deputy Director  Digital Primary Care

Virtual Ward Programme Manager

185
Delegates Registered

Organisations Involved

Mid and South Essex NHS Trust

NHS Supply Chain

NHS England

One Health Lewisham

Conference Overview

Join us at the forefront of healthcare innovation at our annual conference, where we explore the transformative impact of virtual wards and the Hospitals at Home initiative on the NHS. This event brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in delivering patient care remotely.

Current Landscape and Challenges

The escalating adoption of Virtual Wards across the NHS underscores the growing strain on healthcare systems nationwide. Virtual Wards have emerged as indispensable tools in patient care management, particularly amidst mounting pressures on the NHS.

Nevertheless, significant hurdles persist regarding scalability, effective deployment, workforce considerations, and the imperative for ongoing innovation and adaptability in response to the ever-evolving healthcare milieu.

Importance and Timeliness of the National Event

The National Virtual Wards Summit assumes paramount importance as it convenes healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the NHS Virtual Wards community to collectively confront prevailing challenges and chart innovative pathways forward.

With a steadfast commitment to elevating patient care and fortifying the healthcare sector, this conference serves as an opportune forum to foster collaboration, spur innovation, and facilitate knowledge exchange—fundamental pillars for the proficient management of virtual wards across the NHS.

Key Event Focus Areas

1.     Virtual Ward Infrastructure and Technology: Delving into the technical aspects of establishing robust virtual ward infrastructure, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimise patient monitoring, communication, and data management systems.

2.     Data Security and Privacy in Virtual Wards: Exploring strategies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient data within virtual ward environments, adhering to stringent data protection regulations and cybersecurity protocols.

3.     Integration of Virtual Ward Systems with Existing Healthcare Frameworks: Addressing the technical challenges associated with seamless integration of virtual ward systems with electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support systems, and other healthcare IT infrastructure to facilitate efficient information exchange and workflow coordination.

4.     Remote Patient Monitoring and Telehealth Technologies: Assessing the technical functionalities of remote patient monitoring devices, telehealth platforms, and wearable technologies utilised within virtual ward settings, with a focus on interoperability, usability, and reliability.

Reasons to Attend

The National Virtual Wards Summit affords a singular platform for attendees to delve into the technical intricacies of virtual ward implementation within the broader NHS framework.

Secure your spot now to partake in this transformative gathering, where technical expertise converges with innovation, and where the future of virtual healthcare is being redefined for the betterment of patients and healthcare practitioners nationwide.

Subject Summary:

  • Virtual Ward Infrastructure and Technology
  • Data Security and Privacy in Virtual Wards
  • Integration of Virtual Ward Systems with Existing Healthcare Frameworks
  • Remote Patient Monitoring and Telehealth Technologies

Headline Sponsor

Who will Attend

•    Chief Executives
•    Chief Information Officers
•    Chief Medical Officers
•    Chief Operating Officers
•    Chief Technology Officers
•    Clinical Directors/Heads/Managers/Leads
•    Commissioning Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Deputy Directors
•    Digital Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Digital Inclusion Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Digital Strategy Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Directors of Delivery
•    Directors of Nursing
•    Directors of Performance and Improvement
•    General Managers
•    Governance Directors/Heads/Managers
•    GP Commissioners
•    GPs
•    Informatics Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Information Assurance Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Information Management Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Innovation Directors/Heads/Managers
•    IT Directors/Heads/Managers
•    IT Security Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Medical Directors
•    Operations Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Performance Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Policy Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Practice Managers
•    Programme/Project Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Public Health Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Service Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Strategic Planning Directors/Heads/Managers
•    Transformation Directors/Heads/Managers

Sponsors & Partners

The programme

08:30

Registration and Breakfast

Registration - Open from 8:30am - Closes at 10:30 am

All delegates must complete their registration process before the 10:30 AM cut-off time. Please arrive in a timely manner to allow for registration and to avoid any inconvenience. Delegates who arrive after the registration deadline will be refused entry to the event.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain the event's schedule and ensuring that everyone can fully participate in the Virtual Wards Conference. If you have any questions or require assistance, our event staff will be available to assist you with the registration process.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to an insightful and productive event together!

09:30

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

09:40

Keynote Presentation - The Medway and Swale Virtual Hospital – taking technology led virtual wards to the next level (Confirmed)

Tracy Stocker
Director of Operations for Flow and Integration
Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Synopisis TBC

 

10:00

Optimising Integrated Care: Developing Comprehensive Virtual Ward Plans Panel Discussion

Francesca Markland
Senior Programme Manager, Remote Monitoring & Virtual Wards
NHSE London Region Digital Transformation Team
Greg Edwards
Chief Medical Officer
Doccla

This panel discussion delves into the imperative for Integrated Care Systems (ICS) to formulate thorough plans for virtual wards, emphasising key components such as Pathways, Governance, and patient safety. Experts will explore the definition and objectives of virtual wards within ICS, discussing the integration of healthcare services, robust governance frameworks, and strategies for ensuring patient safety. The conversation will also cover technology requirements, workforce training, patient-centred care approaches, and methods for measuring success. By addressing these critical elements, the panel aims to equip ICS with the insights and strategies needed to effectively implement virtual wards, enhancing patient outcomes and driving innovation in healthcare delivery.

Speakers:

  • Francesca Markland, Senior Programme Manager, Remote Monitoring & Virtual Wards, NHSE London Region Digital Transformation Team (Confirmed)
  • Greg Edwards, Chief Medical Officer, Doccla (Confirmed)
  • Content Guru (Panellist TBC)

10:30

Main Sponsor - Scaling Virtual Wards: Revolutionizing Patient Care

Dr Reggie Sangha
Content Guru
Medical Director

Main Sponsor - Content Guru

The NHS is under immense pressure, facing budget constraints and capacity challenges in a tough economic climate. In line with the new Labour government’s mission to build a NHS ‘fit for the future’, integrating technology has become more critical than ever. A promising solution? Large-scale Virtual Wards.

Although initial central funding for Virtual Wards has ended, they have proven to deliver significant cost savings and efficiencies. As the NHS targets 50 beds per 100,000 people, effectively scaling Virtual Wards to ensure they become a self-funding proposition is crucial.

Join Reggie Sangha, Medical Director at Content Guru & a Doctor within the NHS, for a comprehensive guide on scaling Virtual Wards, where she will showcase successful examples of patient engagement, data orchestration, and interoperability to ensure these initiatives thrive financially and support the NHS’s goals.

10:50

Morning Break

Morning Break

11:50

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

11:55

Case Study - Access

Case Study - Access

12:15

Case Study - Proactive Heart Failure Management: A Case Study of the MHF@Home Programme

Case Study - Doccla

Join us for an insightful case study presentation on the Managing Heart Failure @Home (MHF@Home) programme, a collaboration between East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Hertfordshire Community Trust, and Doccla. Over six months, the pilot supported 52 heart failure patients with remote monitoring and personalised self-management, resulting in a complete reduction in 30-day readmissions and saving £6,822. Patients saw improvements in mobility, self-care, and overall quality of life, with health scores rising from 63 to 71 on the VAS scale. Discover how this proactive care model can transform chronic disease management and reduce healthcare pressures.

12:35

Keynote Presentation - Challenges in scaling and maturity within virtual wards (Confirmed)

Francesca Markland
Senior Programme Manager, Remote Monitoring & Virtual Wards
NHSE London Region Digital Transformation Team

Synopsis TBC

12:55

Case Study - Ortus iHealth

Case Study - Ortus iHealth

13:15

Networking and Lunch

Networking and Lunch

14:00

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

Dr Gurnak Singh Dosanjh
GP
LLR ICB

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

14:05

Case Study - Royal Voluntary Service

Case Study - Royal Voluntary Service

14:25

The Role of NHS Workforce Long-Term Plan in Advancing Virtual Ward Services and Building a Resilient Healthcare Workforce Panel Discussion

Dr Raees Lunat
Chief Medical Information Officer, GP Registrar and ex Senior Advisor to the Chief Workforce Officer of the NHS
West Hertfordshire Trust

In this panel discussion, we're exploring the vital link between the NHS Workforce Long-Term Plan and the evolution of virtual care, particularly focusing on the expansion of virtual ward services. We will emphasise how these initiatives align with the changing landscape of healthcare delivery, stressing the importance of workforce recruitment and digital proficiency among healthcare professionals. By prioritising workforce development, healthcare organisations can ensure the delivery of high-quality virtual care services, ultimately reshaping healthcare delivery into a more resilient and patient-centric model.

Speakers:

  • Wendy Preston, Head of Nursing Practice at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) (Invited)
  • Dr Malte Gerhold, Director of Innovation and Improvement, The Health Foundation (Invited)
  • Dr Raees Lunat, Chief Medical Information Officer, GP Registrar and ex Senior Advisor to the Chief Workforce Officer of the NHS West Hertfordshire Trust (Confirmed)
     

14:45

Case Study

Case Study

15:05

Pioneering a digitally first virtual ward in South East London (Confirmed)

Dr. Matea Deliu
Associate Medical Director
One Health Lewisham

Pioneering a digitally first virtual ward in South East London

15:25

Keynote Presentation - Working towards an Integrated Regional Virtual Hospital (Confirmed)

Mr Mike Waters
Operational Lead Virtual Ward
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

How we hope to achieve our goal of a regional Virtual Hospital.

15:45

Hot Buffet, Food and Drinks

Hot Buffet, Food and Drinks

16:45

End of Day

End of Day

Convenzisvents

Your Pass Includes....

  • Access to a leading conference speaker programme
  • Interactive Q&A sessions
  • Fireside interviews
  • Cross-sector best practice
  • Meet the supplier opportunities
  • Hot breakfast & Lunch included
  • Access to post event drinks reception and Street food

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