HEALTHCARE wireless networks developed , so more data traffic could safely be transmitted that way . “ When it was first designed we would never have dreamed of running any biomedical equipment data over a wireless network ,” Le Blanc says . “ A lot of it still is wired but we are now running biomedical traffic over the wireless network as well .”
The IT team has to go through a rigorous competitive process when awarding contracts . Value for money is important but in a medical environment it is not the primary parameter . Maybe 10 years ago , hospitals were not so dependent on technology as they are now to perform their core function . Now if some of that technology is not available the hospital will not be able to function . Robustness , stability and reliability are vital , according to Le Blanc . “ We look for examples where the technology has been used in other medical situations and if that is not available , in other mission critical industries – banking , finance , defence even . We can ’ t do it all ourselves . These modern
Paul Lambert , Executive Director of the new RAH
Paul is a seasoned health service executive leader and was tasked with overseeing the activation of the new hospital and transitioning services from the old hospital . This involved leading significant business change in almost every element of work practices as well as the complex logistics of the actual move without disrupting services to the public . Lambert ensured that the technology elements were core to , and integrated with , broader hospital work process redesign and training programs for staff . He has been an exemplary leader of change , with over 6,000 employees at the RAH being taken on this change journey .
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