NATIONAL ESTATES INFORMATION SYSTEM Better Data, Better Decisions, Better Outcomes
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EIS (National Estates Information System) is on track to transform how HSE Capital and Estates does business and will enable development of new improved business processes to strategically manage the HSE Capital and Estates Portfolio. The next phase for the NEIS timeline refers to the Operations and Maintenance module which also includes Medical Equipment. This module will enable HSE Capital and Estates to manage the Equipment Replacement Programme and to monitor the maintenance and performance of certain modalities of medical equipment throughout the HSE on one central database. The Operations and Maintenance module will allow the HSE to manage traditional maintenance activities through the new IBM TRIRIGA platform. These activities include planned and reactive maintenance tasks required to keep HSE facilities and equipment operating at optimum levels for front line service delivery. The system has been procured in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Information Officer and is approved by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Digital Government Oversight Unit. It is available and intended for use by all HSE and HSE funded Maintenance Departments. The rollout of the NEIS Operations and Maintenance module will be carried out on a phased basis with initial pilot sites going live on the system in April 2022. The NEIS team has initiated engagement with the Maintenance Group to explain the benefits of the system, and will be providing support and training for all Maintenance Departments and end users before, during and after implementation. KEY BENEFITS OF THE NEW SYSTEM ARE:
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Real time work task information and updates Replaces paper based processes and outdated technology Support the national standardisation of work processes and documentation Provides detailed real time reporting for maintenance activities Easily accessible information for audit and research purposes Greater access to current technical, safety and quality knowledge MORE INFORMATION:
Access the NEIS Webpage on HSE.ie www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/healthbusinessservices/estates/national%20estates%20 information%20system%20.html NEIS helpdesk is now live and welcomes any feedback, queries or suggestions to NEIS.Support@hse.ie
Dr Orla Healy
PATIENT SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS Introducing the National Quality Patient Safety Directorate
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ccording to national and international evidence, one in eight patients suffer harm while using healthcare services and up to 70% of this harm could have been prevented. The HSE has set up a new Directorate to help prevent and reduce these harms in Ireland.
As the National Quality Patient Safety Directorate (NQPSD), our goal is to work alongside the health system (HSE operations, patient representatives, staff and other internal and external partners) to improve patient safety and quality of care, and reduce common causes of harm. Our aim is to help create a more
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