The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) recently published its findings on the state of digital healthcare at eight very large elderly care providers. The conclusion? While many providers have established the necessary preconditions, they do not yet demonstrably comply with information security standards such as NEN 7510. This poses a risk both to clients and to the organization itself.
Digital healthcare encompasses all modern ICT applications that support or improve care. Examples include electronic client records, e-consultations, AI solutions, and healthcare apps. These applications create opportunities, but also impose requirements on governance, security, and stakeholder involvement.
Between October 2023 and May 2024, the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) visited eight large elderly care institutions. Using the Digital Healthcare Assessment Framework, the IGJ assessed, among other things, the status of policy and policymaking processes, internal and external alignment, allocation of responsibilities and authorities, user training, contractual arrangements, and compliance with laws and regulations in the use of digital healthcare.
The publication provides several useful lessons, including the following five practical tips:
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