On January 29, 2014, Mackenzie Health was featured as one of six pioneering healthcare organizations during InnovationEX, an exposition of innovations and exchange of ideas highlighting 25 pioneering ideas from the six member hospitals of the Joint Centres for Transformative Healthcare Innovation (Joint Centres).
Prominent members of the healthcare industry, hospital representatives and members of the public attended to learn about some of the most recent innovations in the community healthcare setting.
Innovations ranged from technological advances, to operating room practices and the inclusion of patient and family advisors across hospital practices. Mackenzie Health’s exhibits, all first of their kind in Canada, were as follows:
- Innovation Unit – Smart Patient Room
A transformation in the delivery of patient-centred care utilizing smart technologies to improve patient safety, efficiency and quality at the point of care while supporting continuous quality improvement. - Hardwiring Patient Safety and Quality Care Through Best Practice Guidelines
A collaborative, cost effective and innovative approach to reduce the incidence of Nurse Sensitive Adverse Events (NSAEs,) through the integration of best practice guidelines hardwired into the e-health record. - Connect: Automated Post-Discharge Phone Calls
A partnership between Mackenzie Health and the National Research Corporation Canada (NRCC) that utilizes technology to reach out to all patients post-discharge to improve a safe and effective transition home. - Central Equipment Management
A first in Canada model incorporating four different technologies to create a comprehensive equipment management program to ensure that all equipment used for patient care is readily accessible and in working order.
An Idea Café held throughout the event invited guests to suggest their own ideas and approaches to solving some of today’s most pressing questions in the healthcare setting, such as increasing influenza immunization compliance, hand hygiene and encouraging innovation from boardroom to bedside.
Guests had the opportunity to log in to an app on their smart devices to get a virtual tour of the expo, rate each exhibit and innovation, and join in the virtual conversation.
QUOTES
“At Mackenzie Health, we are pleased to be a part of the The Joint Centres for Transformative Healthcare Innovation and to share our advancements with our peers and the people in our communities. We view innovation as a key factor for our organization going forward and we are proud of our pioneering projects, which help us achieve our vision to create a world-class health experience for our communities.”
Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO, Mackenzie Health
“Patients are at the centre of everything we do at Mackenzie Health. We know that it takes a dedicated healthcare team, supported by an innovative practice setting, to create a positive healing environment. For this reason, Mackenzie Health has embarked on an innovation journey, where collaboration, partnerships and evidence-based best practice enable us to provide the best possible person-centred care.
Tiziana Rivera, Chief Nursing Executive and Chief Practice Officer, Mackenzie Health
“Events such as InnovationEX are an illustration of the exemplary work being done at the bedside to help transform the healthcare system,” said Minister Matthews. “It is inspiring and uplifting to see so many people, from across these incredible organizations, coming together to create measurable change for the people of Ontario.”
Honourable Deb Matthews, Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term care
The Joint Centres for Transformative Healthcare Innovation is a partnership between large community hospitals with a goal of sharing innovations focused on improving quality and value in healthcare. Member hospitals include: Mackenzie Health, Markham Stouffville Hospital, North York General Hospital, Southlake Regional Health Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and Toronto East General Hospital.