Part of NHS architecture principles
Interoperability with open data and technology standards
Digital services should adopt open data and technology standards.
Summary
Digital services should adopt open data and technology standards.
Rationale
Open standards permit interoperability between different regions and systems. They also, crucially, permit a modular approach to IT in the NHS, where tools can be replaced with better alternatives as vendors develop better products.
This, in turn, will help produce conditions that promote innovation between developers and vendors, who continuously compete on quality to fill each niche.
Implication
Digital services should conform to best practice during design, development, operation and maintenance phases as specified by design authorities.
Last edited: 12 March 2021 1:34 pm