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ID

DI

Type

Core Requirement

Status

Alpha

Release

V3.0 - March 2023

Core Requirements

Transformation and Innovation Requirements

Description

Functionality to communicate with patients either through automated messaging, virtual engagements or otherwise and the accessibility requirements for patients.

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EPR MDF Core Capability

DI-01.1 - Remote & Virtual Engagement

As a Healthcare or Clinical Professional,

I want, to be able to communicate virtually and remotely with care providers, patients, service users and advisory services,

So that I can meet face to face without limitation to email, personal contact etc.

Acceptance criteria 1

Given the desire to meet virtually/remotely

When the need for advice, consultation or engagement is required

Then tools such as online meetings are available

Acceptance Criteria 2

Given the need to communicate with citizens through online technology services

When identifying the parties

Then the Identification and Authentication Standard for Digital Health and Care Services should be followed

Acceptance Criteria 3

Given the need to communicate with citizens through online technology services

When creating or procuring online services

Then the Accessible Information standard should be used and where the service is web based the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Application Function

Description

AF269 E-Consultation

The ability to provide communication through the use of video conference technology or teleconference technology or audio interpretation technology

Standards Compliance

Addition Information - STD089 - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1

Self assessment is applicable for this standard and priority will be on clinician facing software as opposed to the entire public facing content of the vendor

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EPR MDF Transformation & Innovation Capability

DI-02.3 - Messaging Templates

As a Clinical Professional,

I want, to configure messaging templates in SMS, email and other messaging apps (e.g. WhatsApp)

So that, I can quickly create a message to be sent in the patients preferred way

Acceptance Criteria 1

Given a user has the correct permissions,

When communicating information to a patient,

Then a message template should be available for SMS, email and other messaging services (e.g. WhatsApp)

And these templates should be configurable.

Acceptance Criteria 2

Given a user has the correct permissions,

When sending messages to patients,

Then the Identification and Authentication Standard for Digital Health and Care Services should be used to identify the patient.

Acceptance Criteria 3

Given information has been sent to a patient,

When a patient views the information

Then the data should be be presented in a way that adheres to the Accessible Information Standard,

And where the information is presented on a web page the Web Accessibility Guidelines should be adhered to.

Acceptance Criteria 4

Given information has been sent to a patient,

When email has been used,

Then the Secure Email standard should be adhered to.

Application Function

Description

AF113 Patient Communications

This is the ability of an application to send an electronic notification to a patient (via email/SMS).

Standards Compliance

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Applicable Standards

The full list of standards applicable to the secondary care setting are contained at the link below

The following standards apply more specifically to the requirements on this page