Informatics systems for the collection or analysis of information Directions 2016
Directions given by the Secretary of State for Health requiring NHS Digital to establish and operate informatics systems for the collection or analysis of information, and to exercise systems delivery functions in respect of the Electronic Prescription Service, the Health and Social Care Network, NHS Choices, N3, the NHS E-Referral Service, the Secondary Uses Service and Spine 2.
Purpose
To novate specified information and technology contracts established under the previous Department of Health informatics portfolio to NHS Digital with effect from 1st December 2016. These Directions supplement:
- The Spine Services (No. 2) Directions 2014.
- The Systems Delivery Functions for NHS Choices and Additional Systems Delivery Functions for NHS Choices Directions 2013.
Legal basis
Sections 254(1) and (6), 260(1) and (2)(d), 261(1) and (2)(e), 274(2), 304(9) and (10) of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, and Regulation 32 of the National Institute for Health and Social Care Excellence (Constitution and Functions) and the Health and Social Care Information Centre (Functions) Regulations 2013.
The Directions came into force on 16 January 2017.
Further information
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is for prescribers and dispensers and is used in primary, secondary and community care.
The Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) provides a reliable, efficient and flexible way for health and care organisations to access and exchange electronic information.
Message Exchange for Social Care and Health (MESH) provides the ability to share data directly between health and care organisations and is the nationally recognised mechanism for this method of data sharing.
The NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) is a digital platform used to refer patients to service providers.
NHS.net Connect (formally NHSmail) is the national platform for NHS email, communication and collaboration. It provides staff with secure access to email, chat, online meetings, file sharing and more helping teams work together more easily.
Our service allows commissioners and providers to use data for secondary uses such as planning, commissioning and calculating payments.
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