The unit, which opened in 2022, received a Highly Commended certificate in the Best Technology Innovation category at the national awards with the judges commending the Trust for using digital technology to enhance patient care and experience.
Nominated by QEH partners exi, who supported with the design and build, the unit received the accolade in recognition for its smart, digital focused design to enhance patient care and experience, with interactive information screens, smart room censors and touch screens in nurse bay areas to improve communication.
Paul Brooks, Director of Estates and Facilities, said: “It is wonderful our Endoscopy Unit has been nationally recognised at these industry awards. The Endoscopy Unit has already received the prestigious accreditation JAG (Joint Advisory Group) Status from the Royal College of Physicians, demonstrating it is delivering the highest levels of care and standards to our patients. To also have the building formally recognised as an example of excellence in technology is a further example of the talent and skill we have here at The QEH.
“This skill and technology base will only be further enhanced as we move towards plans for a New QEH in 2030.”
The QEH Endoscopy Unit, carries out a range of procedures that allow clinicians to see inside the body to investigate symptoms, confirm diagnoses and even deliver some kinds of treatments.
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