Health New Zealand Digital Transformation Case Study

This case study details the digital transformation at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, focusing on the implementation of the Provation® iPro Anaesthesia Information Management System (AIMS). The document outlines how this system transitioned anaesthesia services from a traditional paper-based method to an electronic platform, enhancing operational efficiency across Waikato and Thames hospitals. It describes the project's inception in September 2021, the selection of Altera Digital Health as the lead, and the subsequent rollout phases culminating in 2023. The introduction of Provation iPro has provided several benefits such as improved mobility for anaesthetists, user-friendly interfaces, interoperability with existing systems, compliance with regulatory standards, and actionable reporting for clinical leaders. The study emphasizes the positive feedback from users, highlighting increased patient throughput and real-time information sharing between departments, which has notably improved coordination of care. Additionally, it discusses the advantages of digital patient health questionnaires and the management of acute theatre bookings through a centralized dashboard.