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Information governance guidance

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Joining up and supporting care

Using video conferencing and consultation tools

This guidance sets out how video conferencing and consultation tools can be used safely and securely.

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Video conferencing with colleagues

This advice sets out the IG considerations when staff are using video conferencing tools to communicate with other members of staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Managing information

Bring your own device (BYOD) guidance

BYOD is a service offered by organisations to their employees to enable them to use their own devices for work, such as mobile phones, laptops and tablets. This guidance focuses on the IG considerations.

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New technology

Virtual wards

Virtual wards support people, who would otherwise be in hospital, to receive the care and treatment they need in their own home or usual place of residence. Virtual wards are suitable for a range of conditions that can be safely and effectively monitored at home including respiratory conditions, heart failure and COVID-19.

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