by Louise Doyle
A NEW ICT system in Letterekenny University Hospital aimed at improving patients’ experience is to be rolled out within weeks.
The system, called Integrated Patient Management System (IPMS) will see a joined up approach with other health services in the region, and will also allow for better clinical decision making.
A Saolta spokesperson told the Donegal News the system will allow for better communication with patients.
“LUH is delighted to be near completion of the roll-out of an important new ICT system called IPMS (Integrated Patient Management System).
“The system will enable integration with other health services in the region, will improve the way we communicate with patients and will allow for better informed clinical decision making.”
The spokesperson added the system will capture the patient journey.
“All patient touch points within our services will be recorded in the new system such as ED attendances, inpatient attendances and outpatient attendances. IPMS tracks and captures the patient journey throughout their interactions with the acute hospital service.”
Staff are presently preparing for the new system.
“Staff are currently undergoing training on the new system with a view to launching in mid-May,” added the spokesperson.