Robust and reliable IT for a dual-site clinic
Before working with GPsupport, Ocean Grove Medical Clinic, a dual-site healthcare facility serving the communities of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, previously faced significant challenges with their existing IT infrastructure. Jacqui Heron, the Practice Manager at Ocean Grove, described her frustrations at dealing with unexpected IT issues, which make it difficult to run day-to-day operations efficiently. Recognising the need for a more robust and reliable setup, Jacqui and her team partnered with GPsupport to implement a comprehensive and fit-for-purpose IT solution.
The challenge
Inadequate IT infrastructure: The clinic’s previous IT setup was reliant on an aging onsite server, which had been in use for some eleven years and counting. This clunky, outdated technology led to frequent internet dropouts and substantial downtime, resulting in revenue losses and operational inefficiencies.
Constantly ‘fighting fires’: Previously, Jacqui was forced to spend a significant amount of her workday addressing unanticipated IT-related issues. This included troubleshooting tech related problems, working after hours to resolve issues as they emerged, and generally managing day-to-day disruptions caused by the unstable IT environment.
The solution
Cloud-based services: GPsupport was able to develop and implement a strategic shift towards cloud-based services for Ocean Grove Medical Clinic. By transitioning from an outdated onsite server to a secure cloud-based environment, the clinic has significantly enhanced its IT capabilities while experiencing cost-savings. This new, seamless cloud-based technology has helped to eliminate the challenges posed by an unreliable IT infrastructure.
NBN and future phone integration: The GPsupport team was also able to install National Broadband Network (NBN) services to ensure that Ocean Grove team members could enjoy stable, high-speed internet connections. Moving forward, the clinic plans to integrate phone services with GPsupport, to further streamline their communication channels.
The result
The transition to cloud-based infrastructure has significantly improved operational efficiencies at Ocean Grove Medical Clinic. Eradicating downtime and internet dropouts has enabled the clinic to focus on providing quality patient care without disruptions.
The seamless IT changeover has empowered Jacqui and her team to shift focus from IT troubleshooting to more core responsibilities. As Jacqui explains, she no longer has to spend excessive time fixing IT issues, bringing work home, or working late. Instead, she can dedicate her energy to effectively managing the clinic.
What they said:
“Everything went very smoothly; I couldn’t fault the seamless changeover [to our new IT systems.] I used to spend all day fixing this and that… Now I don’t have to worry about IT. I can actually just do my job! The team at GPsupport is very easy to work with. They have great communication skills and get back to us straight away… They’re brilliant!”
Jacqui Heron, Practice Manager at Ocean Grove Medical Clinic