Preparing for TTM Go-Live — Clinicians Leading the Change 
As part of preparations for the planned Tamanu Electronic Health Record (EHR) Go-Live across the remaining departments of Tupua Tamasese Meaole (TTM) Hospital on 6 July 2026, the Ministry of Health has been conducting a series of onboarding and engagement sessions with clinical, nursing, and support teams.
A key feature of these sessions has been the involvement of senior clinical and nursing leaders from departments already using Tamanu, who shared their firsthand experiences, lessons learned, challenges encountered, and the benefits realised through digital health adoption.
We extends acknowledgement and appreciation to: Dr Sione Pifeleti – ENT Department, Dr Lucilla Ah Ching – Ophthalmology Department, Dr Sean Mauiliu – Orthopaedic Department and Principal Nurse Lili Chung Sum – Outpatient Department (APCC) for their willingness to serve as Digital Health Champions and support colleagues throughout the onboarding process.
The engagement of Tamanu champions is intended to support change management by ensuring that staff in departments preparing for Go-Live can learn directly from colleagues who have already successfully adopted the system. Through peer-to-peer discussions and shared experiences, staff gain a clearer understanding of the implementation journey, develop confidence in using the system, and feel better prepared for the transition to digital workflows.
The strong turnout and active participation from staff across the hospital, lead by their senior leadership of Head of Departments and Principal Nurses reflect a growing commitment to embracing digital transformation and ensuring readiness for the next phase of implementation.
Every discussion, question, and shared experience contributes to building a stronger foundation for the future, ensuring that when Go-Live arrives, TTM is prepared to take the next step in Samoa’s ongoing digital health transformation.
One Patient. One Record. One Connected Health System for Samoa.
