KEY PROJECT CONTRIBUTORS

“In the majority of cases, critically ill patients are stabilised so they can be transported to Melbourne. With this project, more patients will be able to be treated in their local hospital, by their local doctor and remain close to their home, family and friends, reducing the stress and trauma of being transported to a metropolitan hospital,” he said.

“This will also increase the knowledge of regional medical staff which will further improve patient care in regional and remote areas.” he added.

“The Virtual Trauma and Critical Care Unit project is an innovative approach to help improve quality healthcare across the region,” said Mike Sommers, Cerner executive – Victoria. “Cerner is proud to supply the technology to allow clinicians to securely share essential visual and verbal information, enabling them to provide more informed, effective patient care decisions.”

"This is an important pilot project that should have a dramatic impact on the quality of care available in regional areas.  We are delighted to be involved with the Loddon Mallee Health Alliance," said Mr Allt-Graham, a partner in KPMG's advisory practice.

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