Safe Introduction of New Technologies
摘要
Good governance and rigorous oversight of the systems, policies, and processes for safely introducing new technologies and/or new clinical practices in any healthcare setting are of the highest importance. This provides assurance of patient-centred service delivery, clinical safety, and appropriate utilisation of resources within the needs and capabilities of a health service’s infrastructure, that aligns with the overarching clinical services plan of the organisation. Introduction of new technologies in the private healthcare and private hospital sector can add another layer of complexity to this process, given the nuances and unique structures that exist within this sector.