Explore
The Explore pathway is for everyone working in health and social care, irrespective of role. This pathway introduces the fundamental concepts that underpin successful digital service delivery and transformative ways of working.
The Explore Pathway
Step 1 - Introducing Digital Capabilities
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To start exploring what digital capabilities are, watch this short video (2m 8s): |
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Why do you think digital capabilities are important in health and social care? If you’re not sure, watch the video again and notice the digital benefits mentioned. |
Step 2 - Developing Digital Capabilities
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NHS Education for Scotland (NES) have created the Digital and Data Capability Framework to support the development of digital capabilities for everyone working in health and social care in Scotland. The framework identifies the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are essential for you to thrive in your role. Have you had the opportunity to work through the Digital and Data Capability Framework?
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Step 3 - National Approach
It is important that everyone across Scotland has a shared vision for digital in health and social care. This shared vision forms what we call the national approach.
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The Scottish Government and COSLA have developed a digital strategy to set out the national approach. Use the link below to open the strategy and read pages 5 - 9 (5-6 minute read) which cover the background, vision, aims and priorities: Now you have read this, select one of the six priorities on page 9. We suggest choosing the one that feels most relevant to your role, team and organisation. Scroll to the pages listed below to read more about the priority you have chosen (3-7 minute read):
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Reflecting on what you have read about the priority you chose, consider the following questions:
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Step 4 - Digital Innovation
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| What do you think our health and social care system will look like in 10 years time? Consider what kind of digital innovations you expect to see. |
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Watch this short video (10m34s) to find out more about how robots are already being used across health and social care services in Scotland. Link: Scotland Tonight special report: Are robots the future of healthcare? |
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| Robotic technology is just one example of digital innovation in health and social care. What other examples can you think of? Think about the innovations you have seen across the services you work in. |
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| In the video, Raymond shares how the robotic technology is helping him in his role as a Support Worker. Reflecting on this example, why do you think digital innovation is so important in health and social care? |
Step 5 - Minimum Digital Living Standard (NEW)
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| The minimum digital living standard describes what people need to feel digitally included and take part in the world around them. Think about what this means for you, what would make you feel digitally included? |
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This short video (3m1s) explores what the minimum digital living standard means to different people: |
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What can you do within your role to help people who access services and your colleagues to reach the minimum digital living standard? How can you find out what support is available to signpost people to? |
What next?
You have now completed the Explore pathway.
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