On Thursday we also invited Remuera Rotary to our breakfast meeting.
David McAuley came along to hear Dr Chris Paton and find out how what we have been getting up to.
AUBREY: The Dunga Run is raising money to help families in need have a break away. $500 was donated for The Real Mates Team and Aubrey wanted to thank the club
BREAKING BARRIERS: Disability Day. Our club donated $150 to support the cause.
PUDDING PACKING: 5500 have been cooked and are ready for packing
DR CHRIS PATON INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE SIMULATION:
Dr Chris Paton spoke to us about his fascinating research and, in particular, his STARSIM project, which uses simulation to recreate a children’s hospital.
The system allows researchers and healthcare teams to simulate how a hospital operates, helping them identify what is working well, where improvements can be made, and how the hospital might respond in an emergency. By creating a realistic virtual hospital environment, teams can test different scenarios and plan for unexpected events without putting patients at risk.
Dr Paton’s broader research focuses on using innovative technology and simulation to improve healthcare training and emergency response. His LIFE project, for example, provides 3D-simulated clinical scenarios that allow healthcare professionals to practise managing time-critical emergencies. The technology has been used internationally and has also been adapted for virtual reality training.
His work demonstrates how simulation and technology can help healthcare professionals prepare for emergencies, improve systems and, ultimately, save lives.
