About this Episode
In this episode Outcomes, Will Egan is joined by Bernadette O'Connor, the former Director of Allied Health at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. Bernadette brings over four decades of experience in health care, sharing her journey from a speech pathologist to leading major healthcare initiatives. She discusses the Stepped Care Project, a transformative approach to paediatric diagnostic pathways that ensures consistent, accurate, and transparent care for children and their families.
Bernadette delves into the importance of early developmental interventions and the power of rethinking healthcare processes to better serve patients. Her insights provide a valuable template for other healthcare services looking to adopt consumer-centric practices. Tune in to hear practical examples, innovative strategies, and tips from Bernadette's extensive experience in paediatrics and allied health, showcasing how small changes can lead to significant improvements in healthcare outcomes.
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Podcast Guest
Bernadette O'Connor
Bernadette has over 4 decades of experience in health, primarily in paediatrics with her roles spanning from speech pathology, public health training, and director of Allied Health at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.
Podcast Host
Will Egan
Will is CEO of Ausmed and has 15 years experience of working in digital health education. He leverages his background in software development across large scale global technology companies to help Ausmed drive large scale change in the role that learning and development plays in Australia’s healthcare system. Will’s passion is genuinely driving improvement in care through effective education.
