Smart Hospital - an Overview

Dr. Dione Szeto, Chief of Service, Department of Anaesthesia and Operating Theatre Services, Tseung Kwan O Hospital

Date: 13 June 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 3:00-3:25pm HKT
Venue: Cheung On Tak Lecture Theater (LT-E), HKUST
Title: Smart Hospital - an Overview
Speaker: Dr. Dione Szeto, Chief of Service, Department of Anaesthesia and Operating Theatre Services, Tseung Kwan O Hospital

Abstract

The development of smart hospital is the direction in Hospital Authority as well as other healthcare institutions globally. The adoption of information technology (IT), digital technology, big data and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure does enable Smart Care. The implementation of new service models and technology can target the treatment, improve health outcomes and safety of patients. Smart Hospital development is the result of the concerted efforts of the Corporate Management and the IT teams to provide the technology-enabled healthcare facilities, like the smart ward, clinic, pharmacy, operating theatre, etc, as well as the frontline staff who are willing to embark on the smart journey. Smart workflow and logistics also enhance the efficiency of staff and reduce their workload. A mobile app called HA Go engages the patients to be more involved in their own health management as a lot of personal health information can be retrieved from the app. Apart from the clinical aspects, the generous use of robots in facility management like environmental cleansing and transportation of various items also alleviates a lot of manual work from the staff.

Biography

Dr. Dione Szeto, a distinguished Anaesthesiology specialist, achieved her M.B., B.S. (HKU) in 1993. She became a Specialist in Anaesthesiology in 2001 and has served as a Consultant Anaesthetist at TKOH since 2014. In 2019, she assumed the role of Chief of Service for the Department of Anaesthesia and Operating Theatre Services. Throughout her career, Dr. Szeto has demonstrated exceptional leadership, leading various clinical and administrative projects. Notably, she spearheaded groundbreaking smart initiatives in Operating Theatres, including the establishment of the KEC Robotic Surgery Centre, RFID store for surgical consumables, iBeacon for equipment tracing, Telehealth for perioperative care, 5G application for remote surgical supervision, and a cardiopulmonary exercise testing lab.