Princess Alexandra Hospital has been at the forefront of technical implementation and digital innovation for decades but it’s what happens through the lifecycle of equipment that adds even more value for many communities.
Coordinated through Asset Management Services, equipment that has reached end-of-service-life within our fleet is given a new purpose through partnerships with charity groups.
Asset Project Coordinator at PA Hospital, Kijiana Samuela said it’s more than just reducing waste; it is making sure that equipment that still holds value can contribute to the health and recovery of others.
“Our team are focused on making sure nothing that is still usable is wasted,” she said. “This could be end-of-life equipment or components that no longer work with our systems. We are seeing a real ground swell across the wards to make sure pre-loved tools find a good home in Australia or in countries of need.”
Kijiana said charity groups are the necessary link to those countries with equipment needs as they have the ‘wish list’ and they usually have wheels in motion or shipping containers ready to make the deliveries happen.
“Our recent donations of emergency trolleys, rollators, crutches, scrubs, linen, and heaps of consumables from PAH to the charity Somebody Who Cares has helped a number of hospitals in Papua New Guinea and Fiji this year.”
Alongside other Australian hospitals and schools with similar asset donation programs, the coordinated efforts are making a real difference for these remote healthcare services and communities.
“We manage the rotation of millions of dollars-worth of equipment and major assets like radiology machines every year,” Kijiana said. “It is very satisfying to know that we have the connections in place and our repurposed stock is making a difference for even more people.”