“I am delighted that Mayo General has been selected as one of the sites to receive this state of the art radiological equipment. People in Mayo who are undergoing these type of tests will be able to avail of a better, more efficient system.
"The announcement is also significant in that it demonstrates a commitment from the HSE to the future of radiology services in the hospital.
“NIMIS will make Mayo General Hospital radiological (x-ray) services ‘filmless’ and enable secure and rapid movement of patient image data throughout the hospital and the health service generally. The equipment will be installed in Mayo General by the end of this year.
“This new imaging system will enable doctors to electronically view their patient’s diagnostic images, such as X-Rays, MRI, ultrasound and CT scans, promptly and easily. The rapid access and availability of patient’s records to health professionals is a significant step for patient safety and early and appropriate treatment.
Remote referral
“The new system will enable the rapid transfer of images between clinicians for consultation or remote referral. Patients being referred to more specialist hospitals can have their images accessed and discussed by clinicians in separate locations at the same time.
"For example, a patient with spinal injuries can be reviewed simultaneously at Mayo General and the Mater Hospital, ensuring the appropriate and timely care of the patient.
“The benefits of the system for the patient include:
• All the patient's prior and current images will be available electronically in the radiology
department, out-patient clinic, or hospital ward;
• Faster turn-around for reports;
• Rapid transfer of images between clinicians for consultation or remote referral;
• No lost films;
• Fewer repeat exams;
• Security of patient data.
“I look forward to the installation of NIMIS in Mayo General and to patients benefitting from improved radiological services.”
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