Key Priority Area 2
Promotion & Engagement
2.1 Raise the profile and presence of the SERT Institute across RNSH The SERT Institute has a public facing website which was redesigned and transitioned to a new platform in 2024. The concept of integration into NSLHD Intranet has been extensively explored and at this point it is unable to be hosted and managed through the NSLHD Communications and Media team. The SERT Institute will continue to align and comply with relevant NSW Health and local multimedia guidelines and policies relating to website management. An intranet landing page will be designed linked to the SERT Institute external website which hosts up-to-date information on each subspecialty service, promotes educational opportunities and research publications. To ensure consistent information and presentation on the SERT Institute website of all surgical departments, a standardised template was designed. Every surgeon was consulted for relevance and accuracy of information posted including links to individual professional websites and private rooms. These are updated annually and as requested “ad hoc” throughout the year. The website showcases achievements, education, training and research initiatives, significant publications, conferences, awards, innovation and quality improvement projects. Data analytics on the SERT Website will be an area expected to expand in 2025-2026.
2.2 Pursue opportunities to showcase surgical achievements and improved outcomes
A key goal is to establish a platform where surgical research and innovative projects can be shared with colleagues and the broader community. It is also hoped this will attract potential benefactors interested in supporting research, quality improvement projects and clinical trials conducted at RNSH. In 2024, the SERT Institute executive team explored several funding opportunities and submitted grant applications to the NHMRC grants programs, The North Foundation open grants and research & innovation program, seeking support to establish a surgical research forum at RNSH. Unfortunately, all applications and internal negotiations with People and Culture for funding were unsuccessful.
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