Winter Reflections: Health Technology and Humanity in 2024

The Connection: Where Tech Meets Humanity in Healthcare

Welcome to The Connection: Where Tech Meets Humanity in Healthcare podcast, hosted by Liz Jones and Darren Kilroy, brought to you by RLDatix.

In our last episode for 2024, we reflect on the unique challenges of healthcare during the winter months.

Here are some talking points from the conversation:

• Patient flow bottlenecks
• The evolution of triage systems
• What impact do performance league tables have on healthcare
• The importance of collaboration between healthcare providers and local authorities
• The rewards and frustrations of working in healthcare
  

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Episode Highlights

• [01:34 - 05:40] Inside the Realities of Emergency Medicine
  
  

Emergency medicine is a tale of two seasons: summers bring a fast-paced rhythm with injuries like trampoline accidents and garden casualties, while winter presents unique challenges as we care for patients with more complex medical needs. Despite ongoing efforts to streamline care efficiency, challenges in coordination often lead to delays and higher admission rates. Effective integration of care, supported by accessible resources and communication, is essential to alleviate pressure on emergency departments and improve outcomes for patients.

• [05:40 - 11:22] League Tables in Healthcare
  
  

Performance league tables in healthcare can be valuable when designed thoughtfully, measuring meaningful metrics and incentivising improvement with tangible support like resources or better workforce models. However, when they prioritise speed over quality, they can lead to short-term decisions that compromise clinical outcomes. Innovations like triage and role specialisation emerged to streamline patient flow and match care to needs efficiently, balancing demand, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

👉 At RLDatix, we understand that health and care is a complex landscape where technology must work hand-in-hand with human expertise. In our podcast, we explore how our commitment to safety and operational efficiency can improve the daily experiences of health and care professionals while keeping patient safety at the core of everything we do. 🎉

To find out more, visit rldatix.com. 🏥

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