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Excellence in innovation

Recognising the achievement of a productive, innovative and environmentally sustainable team or project

Excellence in innovation

This award recognises the achievement of a productive, innovative and environmentally sustainable team/project.

2023 winner

Emergency department musculoskeletal diversion pathway – Rockingham Peel Group

Two health professionals review a medical image on a computer monitorThis Rockingham General Hospital (RGH) pathway is a first-of-its-kind model of care in Western Australia. It diverts emergency department (ED) patients with simple muscle, bone and joint injuries to receive care from advanced scope physiotherapists in an outpatient clinic.

The pathway provides tailored patient care thanks to highly motivated and innovative staff, a customised digital platform, and the ease of transferring from radiology and the ED to the clinic.

To date seen more than 3,000 patients have been seen across more than 3,600 appointments.

Outcomes include a 98 per cent patient satisfaction rating, considerable reclaimed ED hours and efficiency savings, and reduced wastage.

Congratulations to our other finalists:

  • Fremantle older adults mental health service wellbeing in nature group – Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group
  • MyColonoscopy app – Rockingham Peel Group

Learn about our finalists

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See all sponsors of the 2023 SMHS Excellence Awards.


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Last Updated: 03/11/2023
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