
Transforming Care Through Digital Leadership with Dione Rogers
Welcome to Episode 17 of The Only Way is Ethics, the podcast that dives into the ethical and governance challenges shaping digital health. I’m your host, Dean Mawson, and today we have an inspiring guest, Dione Rogers, Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) at Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT). Dione brings a wealth of clinical experience and digital health expertise, making her a leading voice in driving meaningful transformation within the NHS.
In this episode, Dione shares her journey from the bedside to the boardroom, exploring how her background as a nurse has shaped her approach to digital innovation. She reflects on the unique insights her clinical experience provides when navigating the complexities of healthcare technology, ensuring patient-centred care remains at the heart of transformation.
We also delve into BHRUT’s ambitious deployment of Oracle Health’s Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. Dione discusses the vision behind this project, its potential to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency, and the challenges of implementing such a large-scale system. She highlights strategies for addressing key obstacles like staff engagement, training, and overcoming resistance to change, while fostering a culture of adaptability and innovation.
Patient safety is a key focus as Dione explains the importance of clinical risk management and compliance with DCB0160 standards during the EPR rollout. She emphasises the value of collaboration between clinicians, governance teams, and leadership to identify, mitigate, and manage risks effectively.
Finally, we explore the evolving role of nursing in digital transformation, with Dione offering her perspective on how nurses can lead technological change without compromising the human connection essential to care. She also shares plans for sustaining success after implementation, including ongoing support, evaluation, and ensuring the long-term benefits of the EPR system.
Join us for this insightful conversation as we uncover how digital leadership and clinical expertise are shaping the future of healthcare. Let’s get started!
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