Company Research Report: Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB)
1. Company Overview
Name
Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB)
Mission
PRSB is dedicated to the development and implementation of health and care information standards to ensure that vital information can be accessed by the right people, at the right place, and at the right time.
Year Founded and Founders
No information is available.
Key People
- Lorraine Foley - CEO
- Professor Maureen Baker - Chair
- Professor Reecha Sofat - Newly appointed Chair
Headquarters
7-14, CAN Borough, Great Dover St, London SE1 4YR, UK
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue
2023/24 budgeted income of £2.1 million, slightly exceeding the projected £2.0 million.
What the Company is Known For
PRSB is known for creating and implementing standards for digital health and social care records; this work aids access and sharing of important patient information across UK health systems to improve care quality and safety.
2. Products
What Products They Offer
- Standards Development: PRSB develops best-practice health and care standards.
- Standards Assurance: Provides assurance and alignment of standards for use in the UK.
- Implementation Support Tools: Tools and guidance for successful implementation of standards.
- Piloting and Templates: Testing and development of clinical templates.
- National Roll-Out Campaigns: Drives the adoption of standards on a national scale.
- Software Supplier Conformance: Independent assessment and conformance through the Quality Mark award.
- Implementation Support for Care Organisations: Engagement, masterclasses, and on-site training.
- Support and Maintenance: Ongoing management and updates of published standards.
- General Advice and Consultancy: Tailored advice and comprehensive consultancy services.
- Accredited Clinical Safety Officer Training: Online foundation programme for safety officers.
High-Level Description and Key Features
- All products emphasize aligning digital health records with uniform standards to ensure data consistency, enhance care safety, and improve system interoperability.
- The PRSB Standards Partnership Scheme encourages integration with IT suppliers and commercial partners to support the widespread acceptance and implementation of these standards.
3. Recent Developments
Recent Developments in the Company
- A growth in membership to 86 organisations with new members including HIMSS, College of Paramedics, Healthwatch England, and Urgent Health UK.
- The appointment of Professor Reecha Sofat as the new Chair.
New Products Launched
- New standards launched include Community Pharmacy Standard, Wound Care Information Standard, Nursing Care Needs Standard, Digital Maternity Record Standard, and Workforce Standard.
New Features Added to Existing Products
No information is available.
New Partnerships
- PRSB’s Standards Partnership Scheme saw 23 new partners, particularly system suppliers from social care, taking the total to 73.
- New members and collaborations include Palantir, Ablyss, and Careberry among others.
4. Strategy and Future Plans
Strategy and Business Plan 2023/24
- Develop integrated health and social care information standards.
- Promote standards for widespread use and increase member and stakeholder understanding.
- Support people’s participation in their health care through enhanced shared care records.
- Strengthen influence and network collaborations nationally and internationally.
- Maintain financial stability and diversify income sources.
Vision for the Future
- Enable easy access and updates to care records for self-management.
- Norms of truly integrated care focused on personal rather than care setting.
- Universal implementation of standards for more effective digital solutions.
This detailed report provides an insight into PRSB’s mission, products, recent activities, and future strategies, focusing on the development and implementation of healthcare information standards.
