Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - transforming health care
It is a proud legacy brought to fruition through the hard work, commitment, and resilience of generations of staff, in collaboration with patients and the community.
Throughout RPA’s storied history, it has fostered and valued connection, from when the hospital first opened its doors in 1882 to today, where strategic partnerships ensure RPA is at the forefront of world class healthcare delivery.
Its clinicians are known for their innovative techniques, treatments and complex interventions, including Australia’s first aortic valve replacement, first liver transplant and first nuclear medicine department. Cutting-edge research has led to discoveries in the fields of sleep disorders, open heart surgery, robotic surgery and gene therapy.
There have been many other breakthroughs, innovations and challenges over the decades too - none more so than NSW Health’s evolving response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sydney Local Health District implemented new models of care, large-scale infrastructure projects and digital innovation to keep the community safe.
The District opened rpavirtual – the first virtual hospital in New South Wales – with the team rapidly developing a model of virtual care to support the COVID-19 response. Already, the first of a kind service has been recognised for digital innovation and excellence.
RPA established the first COVID-19 testing clinic in Australia and in 2021 was named as the site of one of the first three vaccination centres in New South Wales.
The adaption of new and changing technology – combined with world class clinical services – has enhanced patient experience, with the District’s bespoke, digital end-to-end COVID-19 testing and vaccination management system receiving international recognition.
