- Innovative remote patient monitoring goes live in regional Western Australia, at Kalgoorlie Health Campus High Dependency Unit
- First launched at Royal Perth Hospital in 2020, HIVE uses artificial intelligence to detect early signs of clinical deterioration
- Expansion delivers on Cook Government commitment to invest in digital healthcare and deliver a range of benefits to patients
An innovative remote monitoring technology, known as HIVE, has gone live in regional Western Australia for the first time, with the service set up in Kalgoorlie Health Campus High Dependency Unit this month.
Health in a Virtual Environment (HIVE) was first launched at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) in 2020 and harnesses the latest in remote monitoring technology and artificial intelligenceto detect early signs of clinical deterioration.
The technology provides 24/7 monitoring of the most vulnerable patients. At the touch of a button, HIVE specialists will be alerted to any deterioration in patient condition, and a two-way audio-visual function will support on-the-ground doctors and nurses to deliver immediate care.
It is expected the program will deliver a wide range of benefits to local patients, including reducing readmissions and shortened lengths of stay.
The continued expansion of the HIVE program delivers on the Cook Government’s commitment to invest in digital healthcare that supports the sustainability of the health system and care on country and close to home.
As stated by Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
“HIVE is a state-of-the-art system that tracks and monitors a patient’s condition around-the-clock and immediately alerts doctors and nurses to clinical deterioration.
“In Kalgoorlie, we expect the highly advanced system will help reduce lengths of stay and potential readmissions and support care on country and close to home for our sickest patients.
“I’m delighted to see two of the State’s Health Service Providers collaborating to improve outcomes for regional patients.”
As stated by Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent:
“I am absolutely thrilled for Kalgoorlie-Boulder to be the first regional site for HIVE.
“This innovative remote monitoring technology harnesses the latest technology and artificial intelligenceto detect early signs of clinical deterioration in patients.
“We know this will go a long way to supporting the extraordinary doctors, nurses, and clinicians on the frontline in Kalgoorlie.”
