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NEWS RELEASE
NORTH SIMCOE ONTARIO HEALTH TEAM
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The North Simcoe Ontario Well being Workforce (NSOHT) is happy to announce the implementation of the Hypercare undertaking.
As a part of the Innovating Digital Well being Options (IDHS) program, funded by the Authorities of Ontario, this initiative is designed to considerably improve care co-ordination via safe communication amongst healthcare professionals. Hypercare presents real-time safe messaging, on-call scheduling, and task-management options, enabling healthcare suppliers to speak effectively and successfully. This development not solely improves affected person care but in addition streamlines workflow productiveness for healthcare professionals.
The IDHS program, managed by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), encourages Ontario Well being Groups and different well being service suppliers to collaborate with Ontario-based expertise distributors. This system’s aim is to guage, undertake, and implement digital well being applied sciences that tackle Ontario’s well being system priorities. The success of those initiatives has demonstrated important commercialization and financial advantages, aligning with the Ministry of Well being’s Digital First for Well being Technique.
“The Hypercare project is a significant step forward in improving how we co-ordinate and deliver care in our community,” stated Tracy Coffin, director of the North Simcoe Ontario Well being Workforce. “By enhancing secure communication among healthcare professionals, they are able to provide more timely and effective care, ultimately improving patient outcomes and safety.”
The Hypercare undertaking has been awarded a complete of $366,594.98, distributed amongst six collaborating Ontario Well being Groups. The NSOHT acquired $61,099.16 of this funding. Led by Matt Ward, the digital well being lead on the NSOHT, this funding supported two pilot initiatives — enhancing communication amongst main care physicians in palliative care and enhancing communication and on-call scheduling at Georgian Bay Basic Hospital (GBGH). Initially applied within the anesthetics, emergency, and surgical departments, GBGH plans to broaden the usage of Hypercare to all departments.
“The implementation of the Hypercare project by the North Simcoe Ontario Health Team is a testament to the transformative power of digital health solutions. Through the Innovating Digital Health Solutions program, we are proud to support initiatives that enhance care co-ordination and improve patient outcomes,” stated Claudia Krywiak, president and CEO of the Ontario Centre of Innovation. “This project not only exemplifies the benefits of secure and efficient communication in healthcare but also highlights the importance of collaboration between health service providers and Ontario-based technology vendors.”
The NSOHT Hypercare undertaking aligns with the Ministry of Well being’s Digital First for Well being Technique and showcases the potential of digital well being applied sciences to revolutionize healthcare supply in Ontario.
“The Hypercare project is a prime example of how digital health technologies can revolutionize healthcare delivery. By fostering collaboration and supporting innovative solutions, the Innovating Digital Health Solutions program empowers Ontario Health Teams to address critical health system priorities,” stated Raed Kadri, vice-president, strategic initiatives, enterprise improvement and head of OVIN at OCI. “We’re excited to see the constructive impression this undertaking may have on care co-ordination, affected person security, and workflow productiveness within the north Simcoe neighborhood.”
For extra data, please go to www.oc-innovation.ca.
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