Bon Secours Health System has launched a groundbreaking €25 million clinical transformation project with healthtech firm MEDITECH.
The technology firm will connect the entire hospital network, which includes Bon Secours Hospital Galway, using one electronic healthcare record.
The new ‘BonsConnect’ initiative aims to improve patient safety, increase efficiency, and improve the healthcare experience for the 300,000 patients Bon Secours treats annually.
The new EHR project is part of a significant investment in state-of-the-art equipment and technology within a wider €300 million national commitment by Bon Secours Health System.
The BonsConnect project will create 30 new jobs in BSHS now, with a further 30 positions to be created in September.
It will cover the full Bon Secours hospital network in Galway, Cork, Limerick, Tralee, and Dublin, and is to be completed by the summer of 2025.
Bon Secours Health Systems is partnering with Nordic, a global consultancy that exclusively supports healthcare systems to deliver digitally-enabled transformation.
Leveraging their clinical expertise, they will play a crucial role in ensuring the project’s successful implementation.
Bon Secours Health System Group Chief Executive, Bill Maher, said that Bon Secours Health System continues to be unrivalled in the quality of our service, combining the latest medical technologies and approaches with compassionate and personalised medical care.
“BonsConnect is the next step in our digital journey and will change how care is delivered at our five hospitals, including our new hospital in Limerick, due to open in 2025.
“This will lead to improved clinical decision-making, more efficient and accurate clinical documentation, and an increased level of access to the right information by the right person at the right time.”
Helen Waters, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer, MEDITECH, said that they are excited that Bon Secours Health System has selected MEDITECH Expanse as the EHR to lead its digital transformation journey.
“Our new partnership provides an extraordinary opportunity to work together and use the latest technology to drive patient-centred care, improve patient access, and enhance the clinician experience while ensuring equitable access to quality care across the communities they serve,” she said.
Kieran Hughes, President – Nordic Europe and Middle East, added: “BonsConnect is an amazing opportunity to improve care delivery for the community and create a foundational platform to support clinical and business innovation over the next 15 years.
“Nordic, which has been part of the journey since February, is inspired by the commitment and vision of the BSHS team. We look forward to our continued partnership to support Bon Secours with its digital transformation.”
