IntraSpace Exhibits Innovative Medical Storage Solutions at Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2017

April 15, 2017

In March, IntraSpace attended the 7th Annual Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2017, a two day conference held at the International Convention Centre Darling Harbour in Sydney.

Innovators in the health community came together to share the latest ideas in digital healthcare, the design and development of health facilities, and aged health care. The event was an important opportunity for the community to learn how innovative design, technology and infrastructure can improve operational efficiency and the health outcomes of patients.

With over 3000 attendees, 85 industry leading speakers, and 160 sponsors and exhibitors – the Australian Healthcare Week Expo is the largest event of its kind in the country.

 

Industry Leading Speakers

Leading figures from a range of medical fields came to speak at the conference. From the NSW Minister for Health and Medical Research, Brad Hazzard and the Chief Executive of Western Sydney Local Health District, Danny O’Conner.

Key discussion points during the conference were:

  • The integration of digital healthcare and new health facilities
  • The growing demand for improved aged care facilities in Australia
  • Opportunities for public and private partnerships
  • How to deliver cost-effective models of care
  • The latest redevelopments of hospitals around Australia.

These highlights served as an important conversation about the state of healthcare in Australia, and the exciting opportunities that new products and technology can bring to the market.

 

Exhibitors and Programs

The main showroom floor was split into 3 distinct zones: Health Facilities, Medical Technologies and Aged Care Facilities.

During the conference, exhibitors and attendees came together to explore the possibilities of private and public partnerships, and share ideas regarding the latest innovations in cost-effective healthcare facilities and technologies. Plus, there were a range of interactive workshops and speed networking sessions.

 

Presenting Innovative Healthcare Storage, Furniture and Shelving Solutions

IntraSpace met with attendees on the showroom floor to present the range of medical storage fitouts and installations they had completed for Monash Children’s Hospital, Norwest Private Hospital, Royal Adelaide Hospital other medical facilities in Australia.

Over the past 15 years, IntraSpace has demonstrated the tremendous value that well-implemented medical storage facilities can bring to the healthcare sector. From clinical shelving units to bedside furniture, pharmacy shelving, overhead track mobile shelving, under bench counters, transparent baskets and open transport trolleys.

For many medical facilities, these solutions have improved operational efficiency and increased up to 50 percent of storage capacity, while reducing waste and improving the handling of stock.

 

Improved Healthcare for Australia in 2017 and Beyond

The Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2017 was a fantastic opportunity for companies in the industry, to learn about the positive outcomes that new developments in healthcare facilities can provide for medical professionals, while continuing to deliver exceptional care and support for patients.

IntraSpace were proud to be part of this monumental event and we look forward to attending the Australian Healthcare Week Expo in 2018. IntraSpace will also be exhibiting at the Victorian Healthcare Week Expo in Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, which is happening from 28 – 30 August, 2017.