In the era of rapid change and unprecedented challenges in the healthcare sector, the spotlight shines brightly on organizations that embrace innovation.

Humber River Health (Humber), a leader in innovation, has dedicated decades to redefining healthcare, standing as a high reliability hospital, deeply committed to patient safety. Their journey began as the first fully digital hospital in North America, with a cutting-edge Command Centre orchestrating seamless patient care behind the scenes. As the first of its kind in Canada, the Command Centre has evolved into a centralized system that optimizes patient safety and care quality. It addresses common issues like long wait times and poor patient flow, resulting in early interventions and responsible decision-making. Humber's innovative Early Warning Systems (EWS), notably the Clinical Deterioration tile, proactively detect and mitigate patient deterioration, leading to a significant reduction in critical events such as a 10% reduction in sepsis cases and a 40% decrease in Code Blues.

But Humber's trailblazing does not stop there. They have invested significantly in groundbreaking surgical technologies, facilitating minimally invasive procedures with the ROSA® Knee System and the da Vinci Xi. In addition, Humber utilizes the Intellijoint HIP® for total hip replacements, and the Acessa ProVu® system for minimally invasive gynaecological surgeries, among many others. Patients' well-being extends beyond the operating room, with pain management innovations like SKiP and COIN, reducing narcotic use. Moreover, Humber introduced the STERIS RealView patient tracking system, offering families real-time surgical progress updates.

“Humber River Health’s goal is to continue to innovate, continue to use technology to provide better, safer care, and allow our practitioners to support our patients in a better way,” said Barb Collins, President and CEO of Humber River Health. “We aim to empower our practitioners with the tools and resources they need to provide the best care for our patients, and we want them to have the unique opportunity of learning how to use technology and innovations to enhance healthcare.”

Humber's achievements are more than milestones; they are a glimpse into a future where healthcare is smarter, more compassionate, and more efficient.
The story of Humber River Health reflects their unwavering commitment to compassion, professionalism, and respect. However, it is also a story of constant evolution, where disruption is embraced as a catalyst for progress. Humber's team of staff, physicians, and volunteers is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and community service, setting the course for healthcare's bright future.

Humber River Health envisions a future where healthcare is not only more advanced but also more inclusive and community-focused. They know that innovation is sparked when they set out to advance a cause far greater than themselves, at Humber River Health, the disruptors are the staff, physicians and volunteers who focus on improving outcomes for their patients and the community they serve. This is neither the end, nor the beginning—rather fuel for their passion to continue to light new ways in healthcare.

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