local - 2026-10-01

Douglas Building joins upgraded health network alongside Northern Beaches Hospital

Source: www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au

The Douglas Building at Royal North Shore Hospital has transitioned to the Health Grade Enterprise Network, putting it on the same modern network platform now operating at Northern Beaches Hospital. The upgrade matters locally because the network supports the digital services used by staff and clinicians in delivering patient care across the Northern Sydney Local Health District.

The Douglas Building at Royal North Shore Hospital has transitioned to the Health Grade Enterprise Network, putting it on the same modern network platform now operating at Northern Beaches Hospital. The upgrade matters locally because the network supports the digital services used by staff and clinicians in delivering patient care across the Northern Sydney Local Health District. The Douglas Building is now operating with improved Wi-Fi coverage throughout the facility, as well as enhanced network performance and reliability. Northern Sydney Local Health District announced the completed transition on 25 September 2026 but did not specify when the technical cutover occurred. The work forms part of the district's broader program to modernise its technology infrastructure. Health Grade Enterprise Network, known as HGEN, is intended to provide a more secure and resilient digital environment for staff, clinicians and patients. For health workers, a more reliable network can provide stronger support for the digital systems and services used within the building. Patients and visitors may also notice better Wi-Fi coverage, although no details were provided about connection speeds,...