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TOP HEALTHCARE AWARD FOR BARWON HEALTH Thursday, 7 October 2010


Thursday, 7 October, 2010

TOP HEALTHCARE AWARD FOR BARWON HEALTH

Barwon Health has won a top public healthcare award from the Brumby Labor Government for an innovative project that has successfully replaced traditional paper medical records with digital records.

Health Minister Daniel Andrews last night presented the service with Gold for the Delivering Sustainable and Efficient Healthcare Services Award at the 2010 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards in Melbourne.

“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to give Victorians a better health system by building new hospitals and hiring more doctors and nurses,” Mr Andrews said.

“Now in their sixth year, these awards celebrate quality, innovation and excellence in our public health system.”

The Delivering Sustainable and Efficient Healthcare Services Award recognises health services that have made successful improvements and innovations to help the organisation respond to current and future challenges.

Barwon Health was honoured for improving information availability through its Digital Medical Record Project.

Mr Andrews said the Digital Medical Record Project was rolled out over 12 months to replace traditional paper medical records.

“Moving to digital format required significant training for personnel, including all clinical staff,” he said.

“Barwon Health staff has embraced the new digital records with patient data now far more accessible.

“The project will continue to deliver significant clinical and business benefits, positioning Barwon Health as a leader across the Australian health sector.”

Member for Geelong Ian Trezise congratulated Barwon Health.

“Barwon Health performs outstanding work and this award recognises the hard work and dedication of their staff,” Mr Trezise said.

Runners up this year were Peninsula Health winning Silver and Melbourne Health receiving a Highly Commended Award.

Mr Andrews said the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards were established in 2005 to recognise the dedication and expertise of people committed to finding better ways of providing care.

“This year’s response has been remarkable with a record of 310 entries submitted from health services across Victoria,” Mr Andrews said.

“The high calibre of entrants ensured 2010 was the toughest yet for judges to select winners and is testament to the wonderful and inspiring work happening every day in our public healthcare system.”

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