SingHealth Hackathon 2019

​Join us at the Hackathon to co-create solutions to enable Singaporeans to keep well, get well and age well.

Registration details :

Pre-Hackathon Workshop (The Workshop has taken place. Thanks for your participation. Please sign up for the Hackathon.)
29 January 2019, 6.00pm - 8.30pm, White Space, Level 2, Academia

Hackathon
15 – 16 February 2019, 9.00am, Academia
*Click HERE to register for the Hackathon.
Password: shh19

This event is open to the SingHealth and Duke-NUS community.

For Enquiries, please email info@padang.co if you have any queries.

What is SingHealth Hackathon 2019?
The SingHealth Hackathon 2019 is a time and space where the SingHealth and Duke-NUS community comes together to brainstorm, ideate and design solutions to pressing medical issues.

Over the course of two days, participants will form teams, exchange insights, hear from experts (mentors) and work with prototyping tools to create solutions that strengthen patient care.

The teams will then pitch their ideas to a panel of judges for support to bring forward their proposal throughout SingHealth.

What is the theme for SingHealth Hackathon 2019?
The theme for the SingHealth Hackathon 2019 is “Care for the Community”.

Singaporeans are living longer, healthier lives and we want to partner them to keep well, get well and age well in their communities and homes. How best can we empower individuals to take charge of their health as well as enhance the quality and accessibility of care in the community?

Join us at the hackathon to co-create solutions to enable Singaporeans to live healthily and well, with access to the right care at the right place and at the right time.

Key Events
Pre-Hackathon Workshop (29 January 2019, Tuesday, 6pm @Academia White Space)
Find out all you need to know about the SingHealth Hackathon 2019, including what to expect and your chance to hear directly from subject matter experts on the challenges to be tackled. You will also hear from the winners of the first SingHealth Hackathon on their experiences and learning points!

Hackathon (15 – 16 February 2019, Friday - Saturday, 9am @Academia)
At the SingHealth Hackathon 2019, we want ideas on how to enable Singaporeans to keep well, get well and age well. As a participant, you will create prototype solutions using prototyping tools, refine your ideas with advice from mentors, and pitch your ideas to a panel of judges to earn support and turn your solutions into reality.

Highlights of the event include an introduction to prototyping tools and prototype creation, mentoring by mentors and the chance to pitch to a panel of judges for support to turn ideas into reality.

Challenges to be tackled:

The SingHealth Hackathon will focus on the following challenges:

• Keep Well:  How might we reach and deliver better care to more individuals in in need, in the communities that SingHealth serves?
  SingHealth is piloting community-based programmes, such as geographically-based Regional Health Systems (RHS)-led Community Nursing teams and the community-based Pharmaceutical Care Services. These care providers face the challenge of caring for local residents with a wide range of health conditions and psycho-social needs.  With assignments outside the hospitals, they need to plan ahead whilst continually adapting to those schedules to changing demands on their time. 

1. How might we improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare professionals operating in the community in areas such as improving communication and coordination with community partners, allied health professionals and other stakeholders?
2. How might we enable care providers in the community to reach and engage with more vulnerable individuals, including seniors who are isolated and technological disconnected, as well as to keep their caregivers in the loop?
    

• Get Well: How might we improve continuity of care after discharge? 
  Continuity of care ensures that post-discharge patients are on the path of recovery and aims to reduce re-admittance to hospitals. We want to empower individuals to take charge of their health through the use of tools to provide reminders, health insights and action plans for the patients. For example, patient is able to activate digital discharge plans on a personal device that reminds them to take and record their blood pressure and suggest clinic appointments in the case of abnormalities. 
  Supported by a multidisciplinary team, general practitioners (GPs) and polyclinics provide continuing care to improve patients' health conditions. Being geographically closer, they also offer greater convenience for patients.

1. How might we encourage patients with stable chronic conditions that require regular follow-ups, to visit GP clinics and polyclinics (rather than hospitals)?
2. How might we design tools or processes to facilitate information flow between the patient and the care team, and to encourage the patient to self-manage his/her condition?   
    

• Age Well: How might we increase awareness and facilitate all Singaporeans to do Advance Care Planning (ACP)?
  Advance Care Planning is a series of conversations with patients and loved ones designed to prepare them to make the most informed decisions about their preferences for care and treatment, in light of their life values, beliefs and goals of care. Advance Care Planning is a means to exercise choice and ensures that the patient does not receive treatment that is against his/her desire or choice, whilst reducing the stress on the patient's loved ones. ACP is often dismissed and not prioritised as the topics of ACP could be counterculture and uncomfortable to confront. 

1. How might we ease the process of the patient and his / her caregiver(s) reflecting on the patient's care preferences and treatment goals if their condition deteriorates?
2. How might we enable healthcare professionals engage patients and caregivers to do ACP at various stages of their lives?

FAQs
1. Do I need to be a tech or data specialist to participate?
No. We welcome people with different skillsets and value the contribution everyone brings.

2. This is the first time I’m participating in a hackathon. What can I expect?
Hackathons are meant to be fun! On the morning of day one, participants with project ideas will get a chance to do a one-minute pitch to the audience to attract others to join their team. Mentors and resource persons are invited to offer advice and help the teams develop their ideas.

To decide on the team to join, participants must present to hear the pitches and make their choices. Although attendees are free to come and go, it is important that team members ensure that workload is shared amongst the team.

The hackathon will culminate in the team presentations on Saturday afternoon (16 Feb) to a panel of judges, with a prize presentation.

3. Is attendance at the Pre-Hackathon Workshop mandatory? What will be shared at the session?
Attendance is not mandatory, but is highly encouraged as it is a good primer for the hackathon.

Participants will learn more about the challenges and hear from subject matter experts. You will also hear from the winners of the first SingHealth Hackathon on their experiences and learning points!  It’s a great chance for you to connect with like-minded people and start the ball rolling for the sketching of ideas. 

4. How many people are allowed in a team?  Must I form a team beforehand?
Teams typically have 3 to 5 people. No one-man teams are allowed. You can form your team before the hackathon, though that is not necessary.

There will be idea pitches conducted on day one to provide grounds for you to attract like-minded individuals to form a team with you after hearing your idea.

5. Are the participants free to use any technologies?
Yes, you are free to use any technology. WiFi is provided, but please bring your own laptop.

6. When is the closing date for registration?
There is no closing date for registration.

7. Do the participants need to be present throughout the weekend?  Must participants stay overnight?
There is no restriction on your movement. The workspace will stay open till late on Friday, but you are not required to work overnight!

8. Is there any age limit for the participants?
There is no age limit. We welcome anyone of any age, so long as they have a desire to contribute.

9. What are the prizes that I can win?
The team stands to win $2000 (first prize), $1000 (second prize) or $500 (third prize).
All prizes will be given in the form of vouchers.

10. Who can I check with if I would like to find out more about the Pre-Hackathon Workshop and Hackathon?
If you have any further enquiries, please write to info@padang.co 

11. What is the judging criterion for the SingHealth Hackathon?