
%0 Journal Article
%A Alexander, Amanda 
%T The National Demonstration Hospitals Program
%J Australian Health Review
%D 2000/12/01
%V 23
%N 4
%P 198-204
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/AH000198
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/AH000198 
%X Fifty-five public hospitals in all Australian States and Territories participated in the first two phases of NationalDemonstration Hospitals Program (NDHP). The program was established in 1994 as part of a commitment by thethen Department of Health and Family Services to reduce waiting times and improve health outcomes for patients.The program uses a collaborative approach to assist public hospitals to improve service delivery and patient careoutcomes. Key results from Phases 1 and 2 of the NDHP have confirmed that identification of industry best practice,collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation are key elements required to achieve positive health care reforms. 
