YOUR HOSTS
DR SHARON VASUTHEVAN
Nursing Informatics Symposium Convenor
DR RAJEEV RAO EASHWARI
SAHIA President
“Ever since the integration of technology into healthcare, there have been nurses leading technology initiatives and shaping health innovations from experience. Nursing informatics formalises their knowledge, skill and attitude as an area of specialisation.”
“As digital transformation reshapes patient care, Nursing Informatics emerges as a cornerstone, enhancing clinical workflows, data-driven decision-making, and patient outcomes.”
SAHIA Nursing Informatics Symposium
DATE: Thursday 02 October 2025, 9am to 5pm
VENUE: Melrose Surgical Centre, 52 Glenhove Rd, Melrose Estate, Johannesburg.
Directions
COST: Cost per delegate for the Nursing Informatics Symposium is now R1000 for this event.
Event Overview:
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, Nursing Informatics bridges clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology, empowering providers to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient patient care.
By integrating data science, EHR optimisation, and workflow automation, Nursing Informatics unlocks actionable insights that enhance outcomes and streamline operations.
This event explores:
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Leveraging real-time data analytics to personalise treatment plans for enhanced patient care.
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Automate documentation, reduce administrative burdens, and optimise workflows for operational efficiency.
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Interdisciplinary collaboration to connect nurses, physicians, and IT teams through integrated systems.
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Discuss Future-Ready innovation to harness AI, predictive modelling, and IoT to anticipate patient needs and trends.
Topics include The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Nursing Education and recommendations for nurse educators, Competencies for Nursing Informatics, Guidelines for creating new areas of Specialisation in Nursing, Case Study on Implementing Electronic Patient Records, Digital Fluency in Nursing: Innovations for Practice and Using Digital Solutions for Quality Care.
Who should attend:
This Nursing Informatics Symposium will benefit nurses and nurse leaders looking to leverage technology for improved care delivery, healthcare administrators aiming to optimise workflows and reduce costs, IT professionals in healthcare, students and academics in nursing and public health, and anyone eager to explore data-driven care.
The event is limited to 100 participants.
Accommodation
Out-of-town delegates will find a range of quality hotels conveniently located in the
Melrose and Rosebank areas, both within close proximity to the Symposium venue.
Sponsorship
Why Sponsor This Event?
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Align your brand with a timely national conversation on health system reform
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Engage with leaders, decision-makers, and implementers in healthcare
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Increase brand exposure before, during, and after the event
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Support knowledge sharing and professional development in South Africa's health informatics sector