To progress the strategic themes described above, NHSGGC will implement a number of key programmes. These will deliver new or enhanced tools to support clinical and other staff in delivering care to patients.

Priority programmes include:

Board-wide programmes throughout the outlook period of this strategy will include:

• Scaling up virtual and remote care
• Maximising Microsoft Office 365

National context

NHSGGC leads and contributes to a number of digital programmes with regional and national scope. This is an opportunity for NHSGGC to influence the direction of travel and maximise benefits in a “once for Scotland” context.

NHSGGC works closely with national organisations including Health Improvement Scotland, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre, National Services Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland, and Scottish Government. The complexity of co-ordinating work at national level, and the need to collaborate with multiple suppliers and organisations, can introduce additional challenges.

Key programmes with a national dependency include:

• GP IT re-provisioning
• Laboratory Information Management System
• PACS re-provisioning
• CHI & Child Health
• O365
• eRostering
• Digital Front Door – Citizen’s Access