GALWAY / AGILITYPR.NEWS / July 11, 2023 / A health and social care specialist is enhancing its commitment to providing secure digital solutions, with a certification to help guard against cyber attacks.

OneTouch Health, a one-stop shop care management solution, has received the Cyber Essential Plus certification, a government-backed industry-supported scheme helping to protect organisations against common online threats.

Data security is integral to the work of OneTouch, with the multi-functional platform enabling care providers to share every aspect of their clients’ needs with all key people involved in their care circle.

While the health and social care sector has been slow to embrace digital solutions, technology is changing its delivery. With the benefits that this technology is bringing, care providers need to be cautious with how they approach data storage.  

Kieran Darnell, group operations director at OneTouch Health, said: “Maintaining digital security is at the core of what we do and the expertise of our team ensures the ongoing protection of our client data. 

“As we see a shift from paper to digital in the sector, we are pleased to be delivering a leading technological solution to care providers that is not just providing efficiencies, but is secured to top industry standards. 

“Our latest certifications show our commitment to digital security. We have seen what happens in the industry when security is breached, and so will continue to remain vigilant and well trained to be able to detect cyber threats.”

Digital transformation remains a key focus for the social care industry, with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently publishing their latest guidance ‘What Good Looks Like’. The guidance is aimed at those responsible for implementing digital change in local authorities and care provider organisations, with safe practice one of the key areas.

In March 2023, the Government also published its Cyber Security Strategy for Health and Social Care to 2030. With a national implementation plan due to be published by summer 2023, the strategy provides guidance for health and social care providers to achieve cyber resilience across the sector.

As well as the Cyber Essentials certification, OneTouch is accredited with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 and follows a three part holistic approach to its cyber security and risk management.

For more information about the OneTouch Health platform, visit https://www.onetouchhealth.net/ or call 0161 509 2309 (UK) 091 398 133 (Ireland).