Improving Value in Healthcare SeriesĀ
The Improving Value in Healthcare webinars support our members who are looking to hear about innovations or models of care that improve systems, experience and/or health outcomes.
Who is it for?
In 2021 WCHA launched this series to create an opportunity for members to hear about innovations or changes to models of care that improve:
- the effectiveness and efficiency of careāÆ(systems)
- experiences of providing and receiving careāÆ(experience) and
- health outcomes that matter to patientsāÆ(outcome).

Presentation: Use of Smileyscope Virtual Reality in Maternity Care
Vanessa Carslake & Dr Evelyn Chan, SmileyscopeĀ
Recent Conversations
These conversations and presentations are hosted in our online Members Community. These pages can only be accessed by our members when they are logged into their accounts.
- Pregnancy After Weight Loss Surgery: Impact on maternal Nutrition and Women’s Experiences – highlights the need for early dietetic support and multidisciplinary care for women pregnant after weight loss surgery.
- Nurse & Midwife Health Program Australia (NMHPA): Peer Support Counselling – a free, confidential support service that address burnout, anxiety and wellbeing challenges in nursing and midwifery.
- Use of Smileyscope Virtual Reality in Maternity Care – explores the use of Smileyscope VR in maternity care to reduce pain and anxiety, and enhance patient comfort.
To discover WHAās upcoming events, visit our Events Page.
Connect to this network in the
Online Members Community
Participate in network specific events
Access a library of video presentations
Access resources & innovations specific to this network
Ask questions from your peers
It’s easy to join our networks.
All staff of member hospitals have access to this network and the resources within.
To join, create a free new account of login to the Members Community.