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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You’ve probably heard discussions around artificial intelligence (AI), whether in the media, with friends, family or in conversations at work. Often described as the ‘next big thing’ in digital innovation, AI is generating real excitement, especially for its potential to transform health and social care services. Before diving into the possibilities, it’s important to understand what AI actually is, how it works, and the ethical and risk considerations that come with it. This short video (5m21s) breaks it down into five key things you need to know, clearly and concisely. |
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| How do you feel about the use of AI in your personal life, and how does this compare to how you feel about the use of AI at work? |
Step 5 - Digital Inclusion (NEW)
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| Imagine you have no digital skills at all. You don't know how to use or access devices, and don’t have the confidence to try things out. How would this impact on your day-to-day life? Think about all the ways you access technology within your daily routine, and how this would change if digital wasn't an option for you. |
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In this short video (5m52s), Gail Porter spends a week offline and explores some of the challenges that come with this: |
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| Digital skills are just one aspect of digital inclusion. As well as skills and confidence, what else do you think a person needs in order to be digitally included in society? |
What next?
You have now completed the Explore pathway.
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