Planning and engagementEarly engagement of hospital managers and administrators, senior and junior doctors and nurses and biomedical engineers and technicians Comprehensive needs assessment to inform planning decisions Formation of multidisciplinary ‘oxygen teams’ to champion oxygen activities and navigate practical challenges
| Planning and engagementMore frequent and clearer interactions with local and state health leaders (eg, Commissioner for Health) to increase political commitment and translate learning into policy action More individualised oxygen packages to meet whole of hospital needs (paediatric, adult, emergency, surgery, etc.) and provide the most appropriate and affordable solutions
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Clinical capacity buildingPractical, task-based training conducted onsite locally helping to translate learning into action immediately Regular mentoring visits and local project nurse to encourage and troubleshoot challenges
| Clinical capacity buildingRefresher modules offered to facilities to make local retraining easier Improved integration with other training (eg, Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment course), and orientation for new/rotating staff, to provide more holistic and sustainable capacity building
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Equipment and maintenanceProcurement of homogeneous equipment to enable easy and efficient training and repair Central hub for spare parts and repair workshop to ensure ready access for all hospitals Swap-and-go exchange of faulty equipment requiring major repairs to avoid excessive down-time Inclusion of biomedical engineers/technicians in decision-making teams to elevate their role and motivation
| Equipment and maintenanceIncreased frequency of contact with hospital staff to encourage routine equipment care and early action to address faults Improved equipment tracking and maintenance information system to enable timely response and planning
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Power supply | Power supplyConsider whole-of-facility power supply improvements to improve overall power efficiency and affordability and diversify power options Develop ‘hybrid’ power systems, supplementing renewables such as solar with other sources, to improve affordability and reliability
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