Why paper-based workflows remain relevant in an era of digital healthcare

October 21, 2021

Dr Jason Tee, Healthcare Industry Consultant for Lexmark, explains the benefits and uses of paper-based workflows in an increasingly digitalised healthcare sector.

Patient Safety

Here’s how this Malaysian hospital effectively reverts to paper workflows when needed

October 21, 2021

Sunway Medical Centre’s Group ICT Director, William Chau, explains why, despite the hospital’s increased focus on digitalisation, they still have processes in place for their clinicians and staff to revert to paper workflows.

Patient Safety

As healthcare goes digital, urgency for downtime preparedness and security grows

October 21, 2021

We hear from Vietnam’s Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital on their digital transformation journey thus far, and also downtime preparedness and security measures in place

Cybersecurity, Tech & Innovation

Space crunch: How this Philippine hospital overcame an isolation space shortage

October 14, 2021

The huge surge of COVID-19 cases over the past year meant hospitals needed to create isolation spaces quickly, while ensuring strict infection control. We speak to St Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, on their experience

Infection Control, Patient Safety

Why having adequate isolation space is key to effective infection control

October 14, 2021

While isolation of infected patients from uninfected ones is crucial in preventing the spread, hospitals often lack isolation space. What can be done to resolve this?

Infection Control, Patient Safety

Evolving role of infection control at UMMC – the journey thus far

October 14, 2021

Professor Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chair of Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)’s COVID-19 taskforce, shares key learnings and challenges in infection control amidst the pandemic

Infection Control, Patient Safety

Are temporary isolation rooms cost-effective for hospitals?

October 14, 2021

Temporary isolation rooms are a relatively new solution in healthcare, and hospitals may be understandably unsure of its value. We speak to Professor Nick Graves of Singapore’s Duke-NUS Medical School on the cost-effectiveness of such rooms

Infection Control, Patient Safety

We at Hospital Management Asia aim to serve as a learning platform for hospitals, by showcasing the best the region has to offer. If your medical institution has any innovative projects or initiatives you would like us to feature, please contact Cindy at cindy.peh@clarionevents.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Why paper-based workflows remain relevant in an era of digital healthcare

Here’s how this Malaysian hospital effectively reverts to paper workflows when needed

As healthcare goes digital, urgency for downtime preparedness and security grows

Space crunch: How this Philippine hospital overcame an isolation space shortage

Why having adequate isolation space is key to effective infection control

Evolving role of infection control at UMMC – the journey thus far

Are temporary isolation rooms cost-effective for hospitals?

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