Fast forward to 14 June and the launch of the national virtual ward programme by the HSE. The ULHG meeting minutes from late 2023 and early 2024 reflected support for the virtual ward programme. ‘Saved bed days’The HSE national virtual wards programme involves several stakeholders, including eHealth Ireland, the National Clinical Programme in Respiratory,the National Heart Programme, SVUH and UHL. Patients deemed fit by their consultant to complete their care in a virtual ward will be contacted by the virtual ward team. She is Chair of the clinical pathways/standard operating procedures (SOPs) working group for the virtual ward programme.

Source: Irish Independent June 23, 2024 19:14 UTC