Clinical Command Centre technology powering theatres

24 Aug 2018

The Clinical Command Centre at St John of God Subiaco Hospital was created using technology adapted from similar Clinical Command Centre technology developed at St John of God Murdoch Hospital which was implemented in 2017.

The Clinical Command Centre provides an overview of a patient’s progress through theatres on large digital screens in the command centre and on screens in each theatre.

St John of God Health Care Group Chief Executive Officer Dr Shane Kelly said the expansion of the technology, which was designed and developed in-house, to a second hospital showed the benefits of investing in technology.

“Expanding this technology to a second hospital meant we were able to test the design in a different environment with varying processes and systems,” he said.

“At both sites we have found the Clinical Command Centre has enhanced patient flow and communication throughout our theatres and in other areas of the hospital.

“Where we found limitations, we have been able to refine the solution and we will be able to ensure these enhancements flow back through to Murdoch as well.”

Shane said this was just one example of how St John of God Health Care was embracing new digital opportunities to enhance our patient care.

“This is just one example of how we can use technology to improve our processes and our communication throughout the hospital which has direct flow on benefits to patients who can experience less waiting times and surgeons who know exactly where their patient is in our hospital,” he said.