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Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Define unwarranted variation in healthcare.

IHO level 1 module

Source: NHS Education for Scotland (NES).

Description:

Improved patient and staff experience/satisfaction 
Reduced waits/delays and improved access to care 
Reduced mortality and medical errors 
Optimal patient placement 
Improved utilisation of resources and improved tolerance during times of peak activity 
Reduced length of stay 
Increased hospital throughput 
Increased improvement capability and capacity for staff and awareness of whole system working 
Efficiency and productivity gains

Target audience: NHS Scotland staff.

Access: TURAS learn account required.

Last reviewed: 31/03/2023

Next review date: 30/11/2025

Reviewer name(s): NES Realistic Medicine Team.

Education level 1: Introductory

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