Search Tag: Hospital innovation
2025 24 Oct
Healthcare organisations face sustained pressure from clinician burnout, staffing constraints and constrained budgets, while legacy systems slow the pace of modernisation. Administrative tasks continue to absorb time that could be spent with patients, contributing to stress and limiting capacity across services. Artificial intelligence offers...Read more
2025 24 Oct
Healthcare organisations face sustained pressure from clinician burnout, staffing constraints and constrained budgets, while legacy systems slow the pace of modernisation. Administrative tasks continue to absorb time that could be spent with patients, contributing to stress and limiting capacity across services. Artificial intelligence offers...Read more
2025 18 Oct
Embedding antimicrobial resistance management in routine care demands cross-disciplinary skills, change management and interoperable IT. GDPR and legacy systems hinder integration of point-of-care tools such as RaDAR. Progress relies on shifting from silos to process-based teams and sustaining training with leadership support. Priorities include...Read more
2025 28 Jul
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) has revealed the 81 finalists for the 2025 IHF Awards, selected from over 700 entries representing healthcare institutions across 38 countries and territories. With eight categories now in place, including a newly introduced sustainability-focused award, the shortlist showcases exemplary initiatives and...Read more
2025 24 Jul
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) has announced the finalists in all 8 categories of the IHF Awards 2025. IHF Awards shortlists 81 finalists In 2025, the IHF Awards programme received more than 700 entries from hospitals and healthcare organizations from 38 countries and territories. With an eighth category added to the line-up...Read more
2025 30 May
Hospital command centres are transforming into AI-powered "phygital" hubs that blend digital innovation with human care. Moving beyond logistics, they now predict needs, streamline operations and support clinicians. By personalising journeys and extending care beyond hospital walls, they enhance access, reduce delays and improve outcomes—while ensuring...Read more
2025 01 Apr
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) has opened Early Bird registration for the 48th World Hospital Congress. With the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) and the Canton serving as host, this global event will take place from 10 to 13 November 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. Registration is now open for the 48th IHF World Hospital Congress...Read more
2025 26 Feb
The shift in modern healthcare settings and how strategic choices in elements of the built environment can contribute to patient well-being and recovery. Key Points Research suggests a strong correlation between the quality of design in healthcare facilities and patient outcomes, linked to reduced anxiety, lower blood pressure, decreased...Read more
2024 26 Nov
Hospitals worldwide are recognised as centres of innovation, driving advancements in medical technology, treatments and patient care. Yet, despite their achievements in clinical breakthroughs, many of these institutions rely on outdated systems that hinder operational efficiency and create vulnerabilities. Unlike other industries that have been...Read more
2024 25 Jul
Diagnostic errors represent a critical challenge in healthcare, often leading to significant patient harm and impacting overall care quality. Recognising this, the Leapfrog Group has published a comprehensive report, "Recognising Excellence in Diagnosis: Recommended Practices for Hospitals," offering a structured approach to minimise diagnostic...Read more
2024 20 Jun
“With these on, I can relax and escape from here without physically leaving,” Yoran says as he puts on a virtual reality (VR) headset provided by his medical team. Yoran is one of over 100 000 yearly patients at the Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) in Nijmegen, Kingdom of the Netherlands, and a teenager who enjoys what most teenagers...Read more