Design Working Group Overview

Workflows for requesting a professional/healthcare service for a patient and receiving the output/outcome of that service.

Areas of focus include:

  • external incoming referrals where the output/outcome is sent to the requestor/referrer
  • clinical speciality referrals for advice, investigation or intervention, including Pathology, Imaging, Blood Bank, Physiological investigations, partial or full transfer of care
  • prioritisation/triaging, lists of requests awaiting action, and management of service provider declines and alterations to requests
  • internal and external requests and responses
  • all professional groups - includes nursing and allied health referral workflows (and others).

DWG Establishment

The establishment of the first 12 Design Working Groups (DWGs) marks an important milestone in the Bluegum Health Transformation. Membership for these DWGs is close to finalisation, and initial members will meet with Design Facilitators for the first time in February 2026. This first session will support shared understanding, clarify scope, and set the foundations for collaborative design work ahead.