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 Opportunities
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| Start this step by thinking about how technology already helps you in your role. What examples can you think of? |
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In this short video (4m 15s), you'll see examples of how digital solutions have benefitted both staff and residents in a care home: Link: Embracing a Digital Future for Care Workforce and Residents by TSA and Skills for Care |
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Think about the regular tasks you undertake at work, and how long these usually take to complete. With consideration of the time-saving examples in the video, how could technology help you further? |
Step 5 - Digital Inclusion (NEW)
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This guide, developed by Digital Health and Social Care Scotland and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), contains advice to help health and social care practitioners think about the role digital plays in the services they provide: |
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What have you learned by working through the hints and tips in the guide? Think about what you might now do differently to support digital inclusion within your role. |
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| This guide is designed to help practitioners working across all health and social care services. Share the guide with your colleagues, team members or other professionals you work alongside. |
What next?
You have now completed the Explore pathway.
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