2024

The CARE Virtual Ward in Donegal opened for admission on November 19th 2023 and is a pioneering initiative under the Sláintecare programme, offering a 20-bedded virtual ward that brings healthcare closer to patients in their own homes.

The HealthIRL migration started out pre COVID, pre-Cyber, pre-Windows 10 as the One Programme or sometimes One UID with the purpose of creating a single digital identity for HSE staff.

The Sláintecare Transformation and Innovation Office (STIO) has recently joined the Technology and Transformation team, bringing its expertise in healthcare reform, innovation, and governance. Working closely with the Department of Health, STIO drives key initiatives while fostering collaboration and accountability.

The Business Operations team All Staff Day took place in the Ashling Hotel on the 6th November, 2024. The theme for the day was “Evolving and Solving” and the department met with the purpose of reflecting on their achievements and building a road map for the future.

In the fast-paced environment of healthcare, where every second counts, it's easy to overlook the silent cyber threat lurking in the digital shadows. As the HSE continues to embrace digital transformation, the importance of cybersecurity awareness cannot be overstated.

The National Track and Trace application provides for comprehensive traceability and an electronic record of reprocessed reusable clinical devices (RIMD), endoscopes and accessories used on patients across 46 acute hospitals nationally.

The SNOMED CT terminology provides a standardized language for managing clinical data. The SNOMED CT Irish Extension is released biannually to complement the latest SNOMED CT International Edition.

Neal Mullen Chief Information Security Officer

ICT for Public Health held their annual team day at The Ashling Hotel in Dublin on Tuesday 24th September 2024. Bernie Flynn, Deputy Delivery Director opened the event by welcoming and thanking all for attending.

The GM Forum was held at the Ashling Hotel, Dublin, on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024, gathering around 25 of our Technology and Transformation General Managers. The event was hosted by Thelma Pentony, Training and Development Manager