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Humber River Health Surgical Team Trains with PrecisionOS GNW
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TORONTO, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Humber River Health (Humber) is pleased to announce the integration of PrecisionOS®, a cutting-edge, market-leading virtual reality platform, into its orthopedic operating rooms to increase safety and efficiency through comprehensive team training. Recognizing the critical role nursing plays in providing safe and effective care, Humber will leverage PrecisionOS to provide advanced skills and knowledge to the entire surgical team.
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Orthopedic surgery requires precision, coordination and seamless teamwork. To ensure every member of the operating room (OR) team is empowered to excel in their role, Humber surgeons lead the training of nurses using PrecisionOS. By immersing themselves in realistic surgical simulations, nurses gain valuable experience and confidence, ultimately contributing to smoother operating room flows and improved patient outcomes.
Janhvi Solanki, vice president of clinical programs at Humber, expressed enthusiasm about the introduction of PrecisionOS, saying, “At Humber, our commitment to patient safety and excellent care is unwavering. Integrating PrecisionOS's unique capabilities into our orthopedic surgery workflow highlights our commitment to leveraging innovative technology to drive continuous improvement.”
Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez Elizalde, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee surgery at Humber Hospital, emphasized the importance of this initiative, saying, “In complex surgeries, every member of the team plays a vital role. By training together using PrecisionOS, we can hone our teamwork, communication and technical skills, ultimately resulting in better outcomes for our patients.”
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In terms of aligning innovation with advances in nursing education, this follows the recent release of the Ontario Registered Nurses’ Association’s Best Practice Guideline (BPG), “Clinical Practice in a Digital Health Environment,” which was co-chaired by the late Dr. Vanessa Berkoski, RN, BScN, MScN, DHA, O. ONT, former Chief Nursing Officer and Workforce Strategist at Humber River Health, and Maureen Charbois, RN, BScN, MHA, CHE, Chief Nursing Officer and Clinical Director at Bayshore Healthcare.
This BPG provides a framework for redefining nursing practice, professional growth, and evidence-based learning in a digital environment (RNAO, 2024).The PrecisionOS platform provides a proactive approach to leveraging this BPG to improve patient care outcomes.
PrecisionOS provided the foundation necessary to foster a progressive learning experience and environment to address nursing skills training and improve the care of orthopedic surgical patients. Its mission is to create a dynamic learning environment that fosters collaboration and cohesion among surgical teams to improve patient care within the surgical program.
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Ashley Dindyal, Operating Theatre Clinical Practice Leader at Humber, who is responsible for organising the training sessions, emphasised the importance of comprehensive team training, saying: “As nurses, we are vital to the success of every surgery. PrecisionOS provides a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of surgical procedures and collaborate more effectively with our surgical colleagues to ensure a smoother and safer patient experience.”
Dr. Danny Goel, CEO of PrecisionOS, commented on the software's transformative impact: “We are excited to collaborate with Humber River Health on their mission to optimize operating room efficiency and patient safety. With patient care as their number one priority, education of the entire team, from residents to nurses, is a critical requirement from hospitals to ambulatory surgery centers around the world. The software provides a realistic, immersive, collaborative training experience, allowing surgeons and operating teams to hone their skills in a risk-free environment. By adopting PrecisionOS, Humber is investing in the future of orthopedic care.”
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The implementation of PrecisionOS at Humber River Health marks a major step forward in the evolution of orthopedic surgery training and underscores the hospital’s commitment to excellence in patient care.
About Humber River Health:
Humber River Health is one of the largest community acute care hospitals in Canada, serving a population of over 850,000 in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The multi-site hospital currently operates from its Wilson Avenue acute care facility, Finch and Church campuses, and employs over 4,000 employees, approximately 700 physicians and over 500 volunteers. Humber River Health is reimagining care through a unique combination of technology and clinical expertise, empowering staff and physicians to use technology to spend more time with patients. With the support of an incredible team, drive and determination, Humber River Health is committed to lighting a new path in health care. For more information, visit hrh.ca.
About PrecisionOS:
PrecisionOS is the global market leader in evidence-based immersive medical education in healthcare. The company is a trusted provider to medical professionals, training programs, professional societies and medical device companies around the world. Independently published studies have demonstrated that participants experience improvements in both confidence and surgical decisions after using the PrecisionOS platform. With collaborations spanning nearly 100 leading global training and fellowship programs across 60 countries, PrecisionOS is transforming medical education around the world. For more information, visit www.precisionostech.com.
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