NEWS
July 20, 2020
The new Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool has opened its doors to its first patients, and the city has its first cancer Hospital. The 110 bed, state-of-the-art facility will provide the region with groundbreaking research and outstanding specialist care. Patients will also benefit from free access to patient TV, entertainment and care information through CompanionWave, provided by Parity Medical.
Large screen TVs, installed with CompanionWave patient engagement on all the single bedded rooms.
We have been working closely with staff and patient participation groups, initially with a pilot project on the Wirral site, to deliver the best possible user experience in time for the grand opening.
The Trust is digitally mature and nationally recognised as one of 44 Trusts in England who are part of the NHS Global Digital Exemplar (GDE) Programme. The Digital Patient and Agile Clinician are central to their Digital Strategy and as part of that programme of work, the Trust decided to provide patients with completely free access to patient education and entertainment to improve their health and wellbeing.
Photo of Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool.
“Throughout the process of bringing Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool to life, patient engagement has been key to ensuring our patients are involved, helping to co-produce all of the digital solutions we are introducing. Our ambition is to support digital patients, empowered through technology and innovation. Having a safe environment is a vital component in providing our patients with the very best cancer care the region has to offer. CompanionWave provides a patient education and entertainment system which is an integral part of our digital patient journey.
“Now that the doors of Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool have opened, we’re delighted that our patients are able to take advantage of this free education and entertainment system, which allows them to do everything from watch television and listen to the radio or relax with a guided meditation video.”
Sarah Barr, Chief Information Officer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Patients find it easy to view ward information, to learn about staff that will be treating them, as well as meal ordering information.
In addition to live freeview television and radio at any time of day Companionwave offers the following features, all entirely free of charge to patients:
+ Patient Menu information
+ Ward and staff information
+ Interactive Friends and Family surveys
+ Language Text Translation
+ Information about the Trust’s Charity
+ Local images of Merseyside and Liverpool
+ Games
+ Relaxation videos
All customised with Clatterbridge Cancer branding.
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Facilities provided include large screen Philips televisions with healthcare remotes for use in single rooms, and screens on articulating arms for use in day care chairs. Large screens give patients the best viewing experience, whilst keeping them engaged during their stay. Healthcare remote controls provide easy navigation through the CompanionWave system. They are also designed to be cleaned regularly in line with the Trust’s infection prevention and control regime.
“Patient experience is our utmost priority and we’re proud to have worked with Parity Medical to provide this service to the people with cancer that we care for.”
Sarah Barr, Chief Information Officer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
“It has been a pleasure to work alongside Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool, in bringing to fruition a state of the art patient entertainment system in CompanionWave, which is FREE to view for all their patients.”
Colin Povall, Digital Technology Sales Manager
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