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BMJ Group report reveals digital health expectation gap

cesiliekullerud — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:59:48 +0000

BMJ Group report reveals digital health expectation gap, with healthcare professionals left waiting for productivity gains

Digital health promise not yet realised, says report from BMJ Future Health Commission – a joint initiative between BMJ Group and DNV

BMJ Future Health Commission survey shows healthcare professionals in Europe support digital transformation, but have yet to feel productivity and efficiency gains
Three-quarters (76%) of healthcare professionals are optimistic about the future of digital transformation
59% trust digital health technologies, while 41% are hesitant or doubtful.
Less than half (47%) feel its introduction has eased administrative tasks, and just 38% say clinical workload has reduced
Experts say improving training and involving clinicians earlier in the digital transformation and adoption process is needed to feel the benefits

A new report from the BMJ Future Health Commission, a joint initiative between global healthcare knowledge provider BMJ Group and independent assurance and risk management provider DNV, shows that healthcare professionals (HCPs) feel digital health technologies fail to help them deliver more care with fewer resources.

According to the survey, less than half (47%) think digital technology has eased administrative tasks, just 38% say that it has reduced clinical workload, and only 44% believe that it has contributed to decreasing the cost of delivering healthcare.

Healthcare professionals have not given up on healthcare’s digital transformation, however. 80% say that digital tools have enabled better care delivery, and three-quarters (76%) are optimistic about healthcare’s digital future.

The findings have been published in Building Trust for Digital Transformation in Healthcare and are based on a survey of more than 300 HCPs across Northern Europe, alongside in-depth interviews with clinicians and administrative staff across a broad range of healthcare settings.

The report comes at a time when European countries are boosting digital investment in a bid to create more sustainable healthcare systems. The UK Government’s new 10 year plan for the National Health Service sets an agenda for shifting away from analogue systems.

While 59% of HCPs indicate that they actively trust digital health solutions, a further 41% are hesitant or doubtful. Experts interviewed by the BMJ Future Health Commission are calling for greater focus on building trust in digital transformation to scale technology adoption faster.

Stephen McAdam, Segment Director, Digital Health, DNV said, “Trust is the critical currency of digital health and operates on two essential layers. Foundational trust is earned through rigorous, transparent standards and regulation, which set a non-negotiable safety floor for every platform. Just as vital is operational trust earned on the ward, where frontline clinicians help design, select, and train on certified tools, ensuring technologies fit real-world workflows. Together, these are effective accelerators of digital transformation in healthcare, building clinical confidence, and closing the gap between expectations and implementation. These insights show that too few healthcare professionals think these technologies help them deliver more care with fewer resources.”

Those who frequently use electronic health records (EHRs), the most broadly adopted technology according to the survey, are less likely to believe that digital solutions reduce administrative burden and ease the workload of clinical staff, 14 percentage points less than those who do not. The concern is that poor experiences with EHR systems do little to motivate HCPs to trust and support the scaling of other solutions with transformative potential, such as predictive analytics, remote monitoring systems, patient flow management and ambient listening.

The need for greater trust, combined with the culmination of challenging experiences, shows that building confidence in technology is dependent on healthcare organisations strengthening the processes that connect and implement these tools, while actively managing change among the people who use them.

Poor interoperability, which allows computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information, appears as the second-highest barrier to adoption, according to HCPs, coming narrowly behind funding constraints.

Healthcare professionals surveyed highlight that earlier clinical involvement and enhanced training can be key drivers in overcoming challenges. Over half (54%) agree that digital solutions gain stronger adoption when endorsed by clinical staff, while nearly two-thirds (61%) see an opportunity to increase HCP participation in technology investment decisions. Training emerges as the most valuable factor for effective implementation, and with greater focus, more clinicians (45%) and non-clinical healthcare workers (43%) can be supported in building confidence and capability in using digital tools.

“Although healthcare professionals are optimistic about digital health’s potential, many remain sceptical about its impact on efficiency, workload, and costs. Building trust, improving interoperability, enhancing training, and involving clinicians more directly are critical to realising its benefits.” Dr Helen Surana, Associate Editor, BMJ Events.

The BMJ Future Health Commission report concludes by setting out five recommendations, developed in collaboration with an advisory board of European experts, for healthcare organisations seeking to scale adoption of technology:

Evaluate organisational confidence in EHR systems
Implement standards for system interoperability
Commit to long-term staff training
Involve clinicians, citizens, and patients in technology design and implementation
Boost investment in managing emergent risks

Download the full report here

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DNV Imatis and SmartCo Future Health announce Partnership

cesiliekullerud — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:36:45 +0000

DNV Imatis and SmartCo Future Health announce Partnership

DNV Imatis and SmartCo Future Health are excited to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at improving operational efficiency across the UK healthcare system. SmartCo Future Health will serve as a dedicated delivery partner, working directly with healthcare providers to implement the DNV Imatis platform. SmartCo’s implementation service provides the skills and support needed to enhance user experience, boost productivity and realise the full benefits of the platform.

Grounded in a shared vision of practical, people-centred digital transformation, this partnership brings together SmartCo’s proven expertise in NHS digital transformation and deep sector insight with DNV Imatis’ adaptable and innovative digital tools.

Our aim is to help NHS Trusts deliver faster, more visible outcomes for both patients and staff.

“I'm delighted to announce this exciting collaboration, which aligns SmartCo Future Health's digital transformation expertise with the DNV Imatis digital health platform. Together our aim is to empower our healthcare professionals, releasing time to care, improving patient experience and increasing productivity.”

- Paul Gilliatt, Managing Director, SmartCo Future Health

“Our goal is to help improve operational efficiency across the healthcare system. Together with SmartCo Future Health, we’re dedicated in supporting NHS Trusts with solutions that are designed for the complexity of real care environments, and built to scale across hospitals and regions.”

- Johan Folkunger, CEO, DNV Imatis

About SmartCo Future Health

SmartCo Future Health is an award-winning consultancy shaping the future of healthcare. We bring a best-in-class team and future-focused approach; empowering clients, programmes and partners. Together we can improve healthcare services and embrace digital innovation. Our partnership approach enables better clinical outcomes and enhanced patient experience.

We are a people first business, prioritising employee well-being, flexible working and equal opportunities for all.

About DNV Imatis

DNV Imatis provides a vendor-neutral and scalable platform that supports more efficient healthcare operations. The modular ecosystem of lightweight applications adapts to existing, new or evolving workflows – within, between and across departments and units. By integrating with current EHRs, building systems and other infrastructure, DNV Imatis enables real-time data sharing that improves communication, clinical workflows, logistics, alarm and task management, bed and capacity management and patient flow. Whether coordinating outpatient visits, emergency admissions or routine treatment, the platform helps departments operate as one cohesive system.

With full overview and seamless cross-departmental collaboration, DNV Imatis ensures that tasks are followed through and nothing is missed. DNV Imatis’ solutions support clinical and operational teams in managing care pathways, resources and capacity – more effectively and with less friction.

Get In Touch

If you’d like to know more about our strategic partnership and services then please contact us here.

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Benefits of using digital collaboration and task support

cesiliekullerud — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:19:18 +0000

Benefits of using digital collaboration and task support

Findings from three primary care providers using DNV Imatis

The healthcare system is facing major challenges with an aging population and increasing demand for healthcare and social services. To meet these challenges, several municipalities have implemented digital solutions that streamline work processes and improve collaboration. SmartCareLab has conducted a survey showing that the use of DNV Imatis in three Norwegian municipalities has resulted in significant time savings, cost reductions, improved patient safety, and enhanced knowledge sharing.

When minutes turn into hours saved for care

One of the most prominent benefits is the reduced time and costs. DNV Imatis has enabled employees to coordinate tasks more efficiently, resulting in significant time savings.

For example, a care home in the municipality of Farsund has saved 64 minutes per day, equivalent to 390 hours and 144,300 NOK per year. This time can now be used for direct patient contact and other important tasks. Significant time has also been saved in other units, especially in the allocation offices.

An employee at an allocation office estimates a 30% time saving after the start of DNV Imatis.

An employee at the allocation office in Øvre Eiker estimates a 30% time saving after the implementation of DNV Imatis. The savings are a consequence of the solution eliminating much manual paperwork and freeing up time previously spent on printing and manual archiving. Another example is a care home reporting that they have reduced the time for shift handovers from 30 minutes to 10 minutes. This saves each employee 20 minutes that can be used for other tasks.

Digital collaboration and task support improve patient safety

The report also shows that DNV Imatis has improved patient safety by increasing the availability and visibility of patient information. Digital checklists and real-time updates have reduced the risk of tasks not being completed. It has made it easier to follow up on patients across departments.

For example, it has led to better compliance with risk screening for falls, pressure sores, and nutrition. Before the implementation of the solution, these tasks could be forgotten. Through visibility in the DNV Imatis digital interactive whiteboard, participants report that this is carried out every time a new patient arrives. This has led to more seamless and safer patient pathways.

"A specific improvement is risk screening for falls, pressure sores, and nutrition – something we previously did not work systematically with, but which we now do because it is so visible on the board. There has been a huge improvement, both in the screening itself and in making it visible in the action plan that actions have actually been implemented."

- System administrator and department head, short-term care unit, Farsund Municipality

Wallboard meetings as a driver for professional growth and quality in municipal health services

Several of the departments have made stand-up meetings a regular part of the workday after the introduction of the DNV Imatis solution. In addition to contributing to essential information sharing, this has proven to be an important arena for professional growth and knowledge sharing. Employees have the opportunity to discuss and prioritise tasks. This has led to better quality in patient care and increased professional understanding among the employees. In some cases, more time is even spent on stand-up meetings than before because professional discussions and learning moments arise. The time is prioritised as a measure to increase quality in the work.

Each employee saves 20 minutes per day during shift handovers that can be used for other tasks.

Quick implementation with solutions designed for healthcare professionals

Another important factor highlighted in the report is the user-friendliness of DNV Imatis. Employees in the three municipalities report that they have used few resources for training, and the employees report that it is easy and intuitive to use the solution. The system administrator and specialist consultant in one of the municipalities exemplifies this well when she talks about how employees during a transition period wanted to keep the notebook used to share important information and messages. Already after two days with DNV Imatis, they fully transitioned to the new work method.

Overall, the employees have received the solution well. 10 out of 11 employees who participated in the survey state that they would recommend the solution to other municipalities – several have already done so.

90% recommend the solution to other municipalities.

About Smart Care Lab:

Norway Health Tech, through Smart Care Lab, is an international test center and Living Lab for welfare and health technologies. They act as a neutral third party, gathering insights from end-users and ensuring that new products and digital solutions are tested and adapted to meet the needs of the healthcare services.

Link: Smart Care Lab – NSCC >

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Cancer Research: MyPath – Putting Patients at the Centre of Care

webadmin — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:00:49 +0000

«Together we can achieve something truly groundbreaking»

Living with Cancer

Cancer is more than just a diagnosis. It is a life-altering experience that affects the whole person. However, traditional cancer treatment has primarily focused on combating the disease itself. Many patients experience that anxiety, fear of recurrence, and practical challenges related to the illness are not always addressed by the healthcare system. MyPath aims to change this by integrating the patient’s own experiences into the healthcare process.

MyPath – A Digital Platform for Better Patient Support

MyPath is a new digital solution designed to enhance follow-up care for cancer patients, both in Norway and across Europe. Through digital patient reporting and personalized care plans, patients are given a more active role in their treatment journey. By recording symptoms and challenges in real-time, healthcare professionals gain a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the patient’s situation, making it easier to adjust treatment along the way. If the reporting indicates a need for faster assessment, it can trigger additional follow-up and treatment.

The goal is to improve quality of life, provide more effective relief from symptoms, strengthen communication between patients and healthcare professionals, and enable a cancer care model that is more patient-centered. The MyPath project spans five years and is led by Professor Stein Kaasa at Oslo University Hospital, in close collaboration with Professor Marie Fallon at the University of Edinburgh. Together with 15 partners from across Europe, they are working to develop and implement MyPath into routine cancer care.

«It is a privilege to lead this ambitious project, supported by the EU, the Research Council of Norway, and the Norwegian Cancer Society. More than 100 clinicians, researchers, and IT professionals are working to streamline and improve cancer care. Close collaboration with industry partners, including the digital health company DNV Imatis, is essential for success. Together, we can achieve something truly groundbreaking for the benefit of our patients.»

— Stein Kaasa, Professor, MD, PhD, MyPath leader at Oslo University Hospital (OUS)

Patient Experiences at the Core

MyPath will be integrated into routine cancer care at nine leading cancer centres across Europe and four hospitals in Norway. Developed by DNV Imatis, the platform is supported by European industry partners, researchers, and patient organisations.

Researchers have conducted interviews with cancer patients, their families, and bereaved relatives in a collaborative effort between patient organisations and hospitals. These interviews have provided valuable feedback on the challenges of cancer care and how a digital solution can help. Healthcare professionals across the participating European hospitals have also contributed key insights into how MyPath can improve workflow and patient follow-up. This effort ensures that the platform meets the diverse needs of cancer patients across different healthcare systems.

Promising Early Results

An initial version of MyPath has been tested at hospitals in Norway and Europe, receiving highly positive feedback. Patients find the platform user-friendly and believe it helps them navigate the healthcare system with greater confidence. Many also feel it could raise often-overlooked topics, such as changes in identity, sexuality, and emotional well-being. Healthcare professionals also see MyPath as a valuable tool for providing more structured, holistic care.

The Road Ahead

MyPath is set to be implemented for patients and clinicians from spring 2025. Throughout the rollout, researchers will continuously evaluate and refine the platform to ensure it meets the needs of patients, families, and healthcare professionals across Europe. The goal is clear: to give cancer patients greater control over their own care and contribute to a more comprehensive, patient-centred approach to cancer treatment.

The project is also co-led by the University of Edinburgh, represented by Professor Marie Fallon. She highlights the importance of shared learning and a systematic approach to implementation across participating sites:

«We are delighted by the steadfast determination within our consortium to learn from other implementation studies. We are approaching MyPath with a systematic approach, using iterative improvements informed by shared learning across all aspects of the project. This will hopefully enhance the chances of successful implementation.»

– Marie Fallon, MyPath co-leader, Professor, MD, PhD, University of Edinburgh

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Salvation Army Care+ with better information flow and privacy security

cesiliekullerud — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:06:03 +0000

Through a pro bono collaboration, Care+ at two residential care homes, operated by The Salvation Army's elderly care, now have access to digital work tools to support better information flow and enhance data and information privacy.

In the past, the information storage has been unclear and unsafe through the use of post-its and diary notes. Digital tools for the Salvation Army Care+ aims, among other things, to ensure protection of personal data and information privacy. Hence, it was essential with a solution that could both simplify and ensure the quality of the information regarding the residents.

Background and needs

“The reason why we urged the need for a digital solution is that we are in a situation where, despite not being a health institution, we still get access to health information and other sensitive information. One of our employees had experience of using DNV Imatis’ solution in a previous job context, and tipped us off about this digital support and work tool.” Liza Wigaard Johansen, Counsellor, Section for the Salvation Army’s elderly care

“We want a digital work support that contributes to better information flow and data privacy in our everyday life. By digitally plan, coordinate, communicate and safely secure information about our residents, Care+ seek to provide residents with the best possible care and service.”

The residential care home concept Care+ are not healthcare institutions. The residents live in independent apartments, but they still belong to a vulnerable group with care needs. This means that no electronic patient records are kept, while at the same there is a need for a viable and trusted information flow system along with comprehensive overview that safeguards data privacy. The solution will also provide digital work support that enables overall coordination and interaction, in addition to the need of better interaction with the kitchen services.

DNV Imatis has delivered a cloud-based solution with applications for residents overview, activities and interaction with the kitchen at both Care+ residential care homes. The solution is a pro bono project where the Salvation Army only pays an annual license for operating the cloud service.

Tailored for the elderly, Care+ consists of apartments, a centre with activity services, cafe, hairdresser and foot care. Overall, 149 apartments.

The two Care+ residential care homes are run by the Salvation Army’s elderly care, commissioned by Alna and Gamle Oslo district.

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Unveiling new Digital Patient Journey Experience Centre

cesiliekullerud — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:06:02 +0000

DNV Imatis and Wandsworth Healthcare has opened a new Digital Patient Journey Experience Centre which aligns with the Government's Hospital 2.0 initiative.

The state-of-the-art facility showcases the latest integrated digital solutions designed to streamline healthcare operations and enhance the patient journey – from the point of arrival through to discharge.

Located at Wandsworth’s headquarters in Woking, Surrey, the new Centre combines a comprehensive range of innovative digital healthcare solutions from DNV Imatis with Wandsworth’s advanced nurse call solutions.

The Centre incorporates a range of integrated digital solutions designed to address the fundamental challenges NHS trusts face, including task management, bed capacity management, alarm management and patient engagement. These solutions are already empowering healthcare providers worldwide to manage patient flow, optimise operational efficiency, enhance staff productivity and improve patient safety and the overall patient experience. However, the new Centre brings them all together under one roof for the first time, along with smart tech such as switches and sockets, thermostats and control systems from Wandsworth’s parent company, Gira, a leading German building technology specialist.

All of the Centre’s digital solutions are seamlessly interconnected using KNX technology from Gira. KNX, an open standard for commercial building automation, enables the control of heating, lighting and ventilation in a single platform. By enabling patients to control their environment, this solution not only reduces energy consumption but also enhances patient experience by supporting their circadian rhythm through personalised lighting and blind adjustments.

With the Digital Patient Journey Experience Centre now open, DNV Imatis and Wandsworth Healthcare is inviting interested parties to book a personalised tour. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how technology can transform the patient journey through interactive displays and simulations. Experts will be on hand to provide demonstrations, and personalised consultations will help visitors explore tailored solutions to their unique needs.

Representatives from the Government’s Digital Policy Unit and the New Hospital Programme will be among the early visitors to the Centre, and Wandsworth and DNV Imatis anticipate the new facility will draw visitors from across the NHS, including estates and facilities, clinical, digital policy makers and digital transformation teams.

Adam Sherry, Managing Director of the Wandsworth Group, comments: “Our Digital Patient Journey Experience Centre reflects our commitment to innovation and our dedication to improving the end-to-end patient journey. We saw a gap for a facility that would demonstrate the vast opportunities that digitisation presents – both from the point of view of NHS teams, but also, and perhaps most importantly, from the point of view of the patient and their journey from initial admission to final discharge.

“By showcasing cutting-edge digital technologies, our aim is to empower healthcare providers to revolutionise patient care and drive the digital transformation outlined in Hospital 2.0. We are delighted to now be in a position to welcome visitors to our Centre. Our facility will evolve to meet future needs so as new digital technologies are developed we will look to incorporate them to ensure it reflects the very latest healthcare innovation.”

Johan Folkunger, CEO of DNV Imatis, adds: “The opening of the Digital Patient Journey Experience Centre is an important step in showcasing how UK hospitals can benefit from integrated digital solutions to tackle some of their most pressing challenges. The DNV Imatis enterprise-scale platform enables efficient hospital operations that increase productivity without adding pressure to staff, ensuring they can achieve more with the same resources. This Centre offers a unique opportunity for healthcare providers to experience firsthand how our solutions support streamlined workflows, improved patient outcomes and a smoother patient journey. We are excited to collaborate with Wandsworth Healthcare in demonstrating the future of smarter connected hospitals.”

In addition to the guided tours, the Digital Patient Journey Experience Centre will be available as a venue for industry workshops and seminars. To find out more, or to register your interest in taking part in a tour or holding an event, please visit the Digital Patient Journey Experience Centre

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Shortlisted for the 2025 HSJ partnership awards

cesiliekullerud — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:46:37 +0000

We are delighted to announce that the Silent Hospital project has been shortlisted for 'Best Technology Partnership of the Year' at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2025. DNV Imatis and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust have earned a place among 280+ entries.

Now in their eighth year, the HSJ Partnership Awards, have become the most recognised and respected mark of the strongest relationships between suppliers and the NHS.

Following the thorough judging process, DNV Imatis and Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT) was included in 180+ organisations, projects and individuals that made the final shortlist amid 280+ entries logged for the 2025 awards programme.

The Silent Hospital project

RCHT’s Silent Hospital Project focuses on reducing noise and “alarm fatigue” on a postnatal ward by silencing patient call bells and routing alerts directly to staff smartphones. The DNV Imatis platform, has been tailored to meet the specific needs of RCHT and is integrated with Wandsworth nurse call system. The implementation has resulted in a quieter ward
environment, improved patient sleep quality, and a calmer working atmosphere for staff. These changes have led to better patient recovery times and increased satisfaction for both staff and patients, demonstrating the positive impact of the silent hospital approach.

The selected winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at Evolution London on 20th March 2025.

The 2025 awards judging panel was once again made up of a diverse range of highly influential and respected figures within the healthcare community, including; May Mengyu Li, Director of Efficiency, NHS England, Janos Suto, Deputy Director, Urgent and Emergency Care Analysis and Performance, DHSC, Amanda Pleavin, Managing Director, East of England Cancer
Alliance, Jacqui Bunce, Programme Director – Strategic Partnerships, Planning and Estates, Lincolnshire ICS, Caroline Taylor, Chair, National Association of Primary Care, and Alan Duffell, Group Chief People Officer, The Royal Wolverhampton Trust & Walsall Healthcare Trust.

The full list of nominees for the 2025 HSJ Partnership Awards can be found at
https://partnership.hsj.co.uk/finalists-2025

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Shaping the ward of tomorrow

cesiliekullerud — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:38:57 +0000

This week, Health2B brought together more than 120 engaged participants from hospitals, municipalities, and suppliers to discuss the future of hospital wards. Across sectors and roles, the focus was on the patient journey from start to finish, taking a broad view of challenges and opportunities. The aim was to look ahead and envision solutions without being constrained by considerations such as budgets, supplier agreements, or infrastructure limitations.

Through inspiring presentations and productive discussions, one message was clear: technology alone cannot solve the challenges. The key lies in implementation, change management, and culture. How can we ensure that new technology is seamlessly integrated into everyday workflows in both hospitals and municipalities?

Interaction and flow

A recurring theme was how current solutions can already support staff in their demanding work environments. There is a strong desire to identify and implement quick wins while testing practical solutions across different levels of the healthcare system.

Discussions highlighted a shared understanding of the need for an integrated perspective. Hospital wards cannot be seen in isolation – every patient has a history before admission and a journey after discharge. To support this, smooth data sharing is essential, covering not only medical data but also operational information to ensure better flow and collaboration.

The importance of involving patients was also emphasised. With modern patient applications, patients can actively participate in their care before, during, and after their stay, enhancing both the quality and experience of healthcare services.

Breaking down silos

One significant challenge is integrating new technology into existing systems without creating new silos. Effective collaboration and interoperability between solutions and stakeholders are crucial for building efficient, user-friendly, and future-ready hospital wards.

Next steps

The work with Health2B o Shaping the ward of tomorrow continues. The next phase will focus on testing solutions in practice, with a clear emphasis on supporting the patient journey as a whole and implementing easily achievable improvements that benefit both staff and patients.

This gathering proved that when stakeholders across healthcare in Norway come together, meaningful discussions and ambitious visions emerge. The ward of the future is within reach – through collaboration, technology, and shared commitment.

Health2B is a public-private partnership and a physical collaboration arena in Oslo Science Park. The arena was founded by Norway Health Tech, Oslo Science Park and Oslo University Hospital.

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DNV Imatis and Partners4Innovation enter partnership to drive digital transformation in Italian healthcare

cesiliekullerud — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:14:05 +0000

We are proud to announce the partnership between DNV Imatis and Partners4Innovation (P4I), part of the DIGITAL360 group, marking a significant step forward in our shared ambition to drive digital transformation in Italian healthcare. Together, we will harness our combined expertise in technology, advisory, and digital transformation to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing the healthcare sector.

The collaboration was formalised this week in Italy, where representatives from both companies participated in Digital360 Group hosted Forum Sanità, leading a workshop that explored innovative digital health solutions for Italian hospitals and healthcare facilities on orchestrating healthcare pathways and processes. The partnership focuses on enabling smarter, more efficient healthcare environments by addressing the current operational and patient care challenges.

From left: Professor Mariano Corso, Antonio Imbrogno, Johan Folkunger,
Roberto Carletto, Claudio Carlo Franzoni

Streamlining hospital and community care operations for better patient care

Italian healthcare systems, like many other worldwide, faces unsustainable pressures due to an ageing population, rising patient demands, and resource constraints. Our partnership with P4I aims to address these challenges by providing advanced digital solutions to unlock capacity by streamlining workflows and pathways, improve operational efficiency, and create more integrated, data-driven healthcare environments.

DNV Imatis brings its suite of digital healthcare solutions, including tools for digital patient pathways, bed and capacity management, internal communications, alarm and task management, management dashboards, which are already helping hospitals across Europe. By integrating these solutions with P4I’s proven expertise in digital transformation and service design, we can enhance operational efficiency, improve staff operational quality, and optimise resources —all while enabling healthcare providers to deliver better patient outcomes and manage more patients with same effort.

“Partnering with Partners4Innovation allows us to bring together our strengths in technology and advisory services to make a real difference in hospital operations. By combining digital tools with strategic insight, we’re equipping healthcare teams to handle growing challenges, streamline workflows and improve patient pathways.”
– Johan Folkunger, CEO at DNV Imatis

“The collaboration with DNV Imatis is the natural evolution of the healthcare digital transformation proven offering and capabilities of Partners4Innovation. With DNV Imatis it will be possible to address the next step of the healthcare digitalisation journey, enabling the orchestration of the digitalised processes both in hospitals and community care.”
– Claudio Carlo Franzoni, Partner at Partners4Innovation

Transformative technology for sustainable impact

This partnership goes beyond technology. It is about combining digital innovation with transformative advisory measures to create sustainable and impactful change. As P4I empowers decision-makers in public and private sectors through bespoke methodologies and strategic insights, DNV Imatis provides real-time data integration and a user-friendly platform that enables healthcare teams to streamline workflows, manage patient flows more efficient and make informed decisions.

Together, we will focus on empowering hospital staff, administrators, and clinical teams by equipping them with the tools they need to streamline processes, enhance collaboration and unlock more capacity to care.

We envision hospitals and community care organisations that operate with seamless communication, enhanced patient pathways, and optimised resource management, driven by real-time data and supported by strategic insight. By combining P4I’s proven advisory framework and DNV Imatis’ leading digital solutions, we can help healthcare providers and community care organisations build resilient healthcare systems for tomorrow.

We are excited to work side by side and look forward to making a meaningful, lasting impact on Italian healthcare operations.

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International delegates visit Norwegian hospitals

cesiliekullerud — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:01:22 +0000

We recently hosted a delegation of 15 healthcare professionals from the UK, Germany, and Iceland to demonstrate how our digital health solutions are improving operational efficiency and patient care in Norwegian hospitals. During their visit to Østfold Hospital Trust, Oslo University Hospital, and the newly inaugurated Radiumhospitalet, the delegation gained insights into how our technology is being utilised to streamline workflows, enhance patient management, and support future smart hospital initiatives.

The delegation was welcomed by hearing from four speakers who set the stage for the visit:

– Ole Johan Kvan, Head of IT coordination at South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority, who presented the regional Health Logistics project, highlighting tangible results.
– Anette Siebenherz, Project Manager DNV Imatis at Østfold Hospital Kalnes, who provided insights into the digital transformation at Kalnes Hospital.
– Professor Stein Kaasa, Head of Oncology at Oslo University Hospital, who discussed the MyPath project.
– Liv Hovem, CEO of DNV Accelerator, who explained why DNV is investing in digital health.
– Johan Folkunger, CEO of DNV Imatis, who gave a brief introduction to DNV Imatis’ solution capabilities.

At Kalnes Hospital, they saw how seamless information flow between departments allows staff to access relevant data in real time, regardless of location. This improved communication, supported by message notifications on mobile devices, ensures that the right tasks and nurse calls are directed to the correct staff members. The hospital’s use of digital whiteboards and automated rules for patient flow also helps visualise potential bottlenecks, providing staff with a clear overview that enhances collaboration across wards, disciplines, and roles. The hospital has improved its planning processes for resource distribution, patient logistics, and overall operational efficiency.

At Radiumhospitalet, part of Oslo University Hospital, our mobile check-in solution was highlighted as a key element in enhancing outpatient experiences, further demonstrating how digital tools can simplify hospital processes. Presentations from hospital staff illustrated how these solutions make daily tasks more efficient and ensure smoother operations across various departments.

The visit concluded with a session at Norway Healthtech, where participants presented their ongoing projects and exchanged ideas with Norwegian digital health companies. This visit fostered a meaningful dialogue, strengthening international collaboration and knowledge sharing in the digital health space.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

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