International delegates visit Norwegian hospitals
We recently hosted a delegation of 15 healthcare professionals from the UK, Germany, and Iceland to demonstrate how our digital health solutions are improving operational efficiency and patient care in Norwegian hospitals. During their visit to Østfold Hospital Trust, Oslo University Hospital, and the newly inaugurated Radiumhospitalet, the delegation gained insights into how our technology is being utilised to streamline workflows, enhance patient management, and support future smart hospital initiatives.
The delegation was welcomed by hearing from four speakers who set the stage for the visit:
– Ole Johan Kvan, Head of IT coordination at South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority, who presented the regional Health Logistics project, highlighting tangible results.
– Anette Siebenherz, Project Manager DNV Imatis at Østfold Hospital Kalnes, who provided insights into the digital transformation at Kalnes Hospital.
– Professor Stein Kaasa, Head of Oncology at Oslo University Hospital, who discussed the MyPath project.
– Liv Hovem, CEO of DNV Accelerator, who explained why DNV is investing in digital health.
– Johan Folkunger, CEO of DNV Imatis, who gave a brief introduction to DNV Imatis’ solution capabilities.
At Kalnes Hospital, they saw how seamless information flow between departments allows staff to access relevant data in real time, regardless of location. This improved communication, supported by message notifications on mobile devices, ensures that the right tasks and nurse calls are directed to the correct staff members. The hospital’s use of digital whiteboards and automated rules for patient flow also helps visualise potential bottlenecks, providing staff with a clear overview that enhances collaboration across wards, disciplines, and roles. The hospital has improved its planning processes for resource distribution, patient logistics, and overall operational efficiency.
At Radiumhospitalet, part of Oslo University Hospital, our mobile check-in solution was highlighted as a key element in enhancing outpatient experiences, further demonstrating how digital tools can simplify hospital processes. Presentations from hospital staff illustrated how these solutions make daily tasks more efficient and ensure smoother operations across various departments.
The visit concluded with a session at Norway Healthtech, where participants presented their ongoing projects and exchanged ideas with Norwegian digital health companies. This visit fostered a meaningful dialogue, strengthening international collaboration and knowledge sharing in the digital health space.
Thank you to everyone who participated!