William Osler Health System (Osler) in Canada has integrated AI applications through Sectra's AI platform, enhancing patient care and workflow efficiency.
This collaboration allows Osler to integrate vetted third-party AI applications directly into clinical workflows.
The Sectra Amplifier Service is a fully managed, cloud-hosted AI-driven platform that provides Osler with the capability to run multiple AI applications on a unified infrastructure.
Sectra will undertake complete responsibility, encompassing deployment, integration, hosting, and ongoing support, thereby mitigating security risks and lessening IT burdens.
William Osler Health System vice-president, digital transformation and chief information and privacy officer David Stankiewicz said: “With Sectra Amplifier Services, we have the opportunity to transform our everyday workflows and consistently deliver high-quality, people-centred care across our facilities.
“We are excited to grow our partnership with Sectra as we embark on this new journey together.”
Catering to more than 1.3 million people in five sites of a Canadian community, the health system carries out over 575,000 diagnostic imaging tests a year.
From 2019, Osler has been utilising Sectra's enterprise imaging solution, initially adopting the orthopaedics module and expanding in 2023 to include modules for radiology, breast imaging, and Sectra's vendor-neutral archive (VNA).
Sectra Canada president Nader Soltani said: “Many healthcare providers are intrigued by AI’s potential to address workload challenges. The transition from curiosity to full integration into clinical workflows can be a significant leap.
“I am happy that Sectra can make this transition easier for William Osler Health System, and I am grateful for their trust as we support them on this exciting new chapter.”
A component of Sectra's enterprise imaging solution, Sectra Amplifier Services provides a comprehensive strategy for imaging requirements while reducing operation-related costs.
Having a VNA as an integral part, the solution is scalable and modular, and enables caregivers to expand their services across various specialities and enterprises.
In a related development, Guelph General Hospital in Canada recently began using Sectra's digital pathology module.
