Latrobe Regional Health
Keeping people connected when they need it most.
You don't always appreciate your local hospital until you or your family need care.
Each year, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) in Traralgon treats over 150,000 people from the surrounding communities. And if each of those people brings a carer or has family or friends visit, it means thousands more come through the hospital's doors at any given time.
The experiences of LRH's patients may differ, but all of them have something in common – a need to stay connected to the world outside the hospital's walls.
And that's where Aussie Broadband comes in.
Aussie Broadband has helped LRH build fast, reliable public internet access through its Aussie Fibre solution.
LRH is expanding at a rapid rate. In early 2024, LRH will open a huge development that will bring even more patients and boost its workforce.
So, it was important for LRH to have a public internet solution that could meet its needs both today and in the future.
The challenge
LRH's patients often bring their phone or tablet to the hospital with them so they have the convenience of calling family and friends, listening to music or watching their favourite show during their stay. And in today's digital-first world, reliable internet means visitors can stay by their loved ones' side without missing work or school.
LRH Chief Information Officer Adrian Shearer said the challenge for LRH was ensuring patients have fast, reliable and free internet access to stay connected.
We see (internet access) as a really important service to our community. Many of our patients may be quite unwell and feeling vulnerable, and a phone call home or to a friend can be the boost they need. While we provide phones at the patient's bedside, people want to bring their devices and have the convenience of making and receiving calls at any time, and at no cost.
Adrian ShearerChief Information Officer, Latrobe Regional Health
And as hospitals become increasingly hi-tech, Adrian said it was important that the public internet didn't interfere with any of LRH's electronic systems or networks.
The challenge
LRH's patients often bring their phone or tablet to the hospital with them so they have the convenience of calling family and friends, listening to music or watching their favourite show during their stay. And in today's digital-first world, reliable internet means visitors can stay by their loved ones' side without missing work or school.
LRH Chief Information Officer Adrian Shearer said the challenge for LRH was ensuring patients have fast, reliable and free internet access to stay connected.
We see (internet access) as a really important service to our community. Many of our patients may be quite unwell and feeling vulnerable, and a phone call home or to a friend can be the boost they need. While we provide phones at the patient's bedside, people want to bring their devices and have the convenience of making and receiving calls at any time, and at no cost.
Adrian ShearerChief Information Officer, Latrobe Regional Health
And as hospitals become increasingly hi-tech, Adrian said it was important that the public internet didn't interfere with any of LRH's electronic systems or networks.
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