
%0 Journal Article
%A Winsor, Kerry 
%A Blake, Sandy 
%A Pyne, Lindsay 
%A Juers, Alison 
%T The Innovative Ward Project:promoting innovation in healthservice delivery.
%J Australian Health Review
%D 2000/12/01
%V 23
%N 4
%P 151-159
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/AH000151
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/AH000151 
%X 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. 
