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RESEARCH ARTICLE

The Innovative Ward Project:promoting innovation in healthservice delivery.

Kerry Winsor, Sandy Blake, Lindsay Pyne and Alison Juers

Australian Health Review 23(4) 151 - 159
Published: 2000

Abstract

An Innovative Ward Project was undertaken as part of the planning for redevelopment of the Princess AlexandraHospital. Two inpatient units (one medical and one surgical) became pilot areas for developing, implementing andevaluating innovative approaches to service delivery. The project focused on the key areas related to structuralenvironment, information technology and redesign of work practices. This paper provides an overview which includesthe key elements utilised to foster innovation. The challenges of disseminating and adopting successful innovationsbeyond the Innovative Wards are discussed.

https://doi.org/10.1071/AH000151

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