Case Studies

St. James’s Hospital has established the Scan for Surgery programme and the introduction of the automatic tracking of precious tissue samples, Read more here...

A collection of case studies that describe how technology is transforming healthcare

Digital Natives 'Sign App' Scoil Mhuire Aughnagarron Co Longford Case Study

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C Virus which can result in inflammation and fibrosis of the liver tissue.

Prior to 2010 all SCOPe referrals, assessments, outcome measures and treatment plans were paper based. The SCOPe directorate moved from paper-based to electronic documentation. St. James’s Hospital has been leading the way in transitioning from paper to an electronic patient record (EPR).

The inclusion of a radiography room in the newly constructed Primary Care Centre in Castlebar allowed the existing resources to be utilised to provide radiography service exclusively for GP referred patients.

St Vincent’s University Hospital wanted to create a more modern and efficient way of running its emergency department (ED), to support clinicians in safely and effectively managing patient pathways throughout the department

Patient safety has been listed as the first priority in the 2015 Health Service Executive (HSE) Service Plan and within the remit of patient safety, medication management is one the six key areas for focus (HSE, 2014). In 2007, the Irish government established The Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance to develop clear and practical recommendations to ensure that safety and quality of care are paramount in the healthcare system (Madden, 2008).

The introduction of the national Electronic Patient Record for Chronic Disease management in Epilepsy

This case study outlines how the National Electronic General Referral Pilot Project tackled problems using technology to get patient centered benefits

This is a case study of the use Electronic Blood Tracking system (EBTS)