There was significant interest in the 2021 Western Health Innovation Acceleration Program. and selection committee had the pleasure of reviewing some great ‘unmet need’ submissions that clearly defined key challenges for the healthcare sector and patients.
Bec Woltcshe (Acting ADON Inspiring Innovation) who is leading our Falls Taskforce work was successful in getting funding to support the creation our own Portable Video Monitoring kit to help reduce falls. The kit will include appropriate software, monitors, camera devices and information.
The implementation of Portable Video Monitoring in a number of wards across Western Health has already led to a significant reduction in the number of falls occurring overnight. Well done to those teams on these fantastic results!
As part of the 2021 IAP cohort, Bec will be matched with a University of Melbourne research team to devise an appropriate solution for the Portable Video Monitoring kit and will be assigned a mentor and support team to help her develop a pitch for funding to kick-start the technical development.
Congratulations Bec on your selection into the 2021 Western Health Innovation Acceleration Program cohort! We are looking forward to seeing the outcomes of you developing an innovative new solution to reduce falls.