Halton Healthcare is the recipient of the top Digital Transformation Award by IT World Canada.
The award recognizes the work of Halton Healthcare in using state-of-the-art technology to improve the patients experience.
Halton Healthcare also received an award in 2018 for a similar accomplishment, when they won the Information Technology Association of Canada’s Ingenious Award for its ‘Smart Hospitals enabling Exemplary Patient Experiences’ accomplishments.
“While our newly built ‘smart’ hospitals give us a great foundation, in these ever-changing times, we know that Digital Transformation plays a vital role in improving the patient experience,” explains Sandy Saggar, Chief Information Officer, Halton Healthcare.
“In order for digital transformation to be meaningful it is vital that you have input from patients, staff and physicians,” continues Mr. Saggar. “With our Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Allan Lee and other clinical leaders at the helm, and with feedback from our Patient and Family advisors, our teams are involved at every step. Our ability to leverage corporate culture, teamwork and ongoing support has been the key to our success.”
Halton Healthcare is comprised of three community hospitals – Georgetown Hospital, Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
From a release, Halton Healthcare explains their technology as, “everything from internal notification systems, mobile phones and real-time locating systems have been interconnected so patients can rest comfortably. For example, the hospital’s alarm propagation system helps nurses monitor patient safety – especially high risk patients such as newborn babies and dementia patients, who may be prone to wandering.”
Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Allan Lee says the mobile technology is being used to provide secure instant messaging to their frontline care teams.
“All our nurses and clinicians are provided a multi-functional device. This gives them access to information and alerts, and allows them to stay connected to their patients in real-time. It also allows our staff to be untethered as they monitor and care for their patients.”
