Healthcare news from Siobhain Duggan at GS1 Ireland

Welcome to the GS1 Ireland Healthcare news update. It has been a busy few months with plenty of activity in all areas.

In March the Healthcare User Group hosted the HUG Information day which was very timely for both the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulation.

In April, the Irish Medicines Verification Organisation (IMVO) announced its incorporation and the appointment of the solution provider to host the repository to support compliance to the upcoming Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD). At the same time the Medical Device regulation was adopted by the European Commission. The deadlines for compliance are 9th Feb 2019 and 2020 respectively.

I hope you enjoy the updates and feel free to let me know if there are any topics you wish to hear more about.

Many thanks and happy reading,

Siobhain

Healthcare User Group Information Day

In March the Healthcare User Group (HUG) hosted an information day. The morning covered the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) with a lively discussion on some of the challenges and opportunities in implementing the legislation. The afternoon session covered Unique Device Identification (UDI) which is part of the new Medical Device Regulation. Both regulations will require considerable change for both suppliers and hospitals/pharmacies/healthcare providers.

Click here to read the full article on the event.

Read the full article

Click here to access slides from the event

Access the slides here

GS1 welcomes the adoption of the EU UDI system and the recognition of GS1's role and experience in the new Regulations

The final EU Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulations on medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics were released in April. According to the regulations, a UDI number must be applied to the medical device label, its packaging and, in some cases, the device itself. GS1 global standards will be used by manufacturers to implement the new EU system of Unique Device Identification (UDI), which aims to support patient safety and supply chain security.

Click here to read more about the regulations

Read about the regulations

FMD – Are you ready for 9th Feb 2019?

In preparation for the 9th Feb 2019, the Irish Medicines Verification Organisation (IMVO) has been formally established as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. This is an important step in the implementation of new EU requirements for safety features on medicines in Ireland which will provide Irish patients with reassurance against falsified medicines. Click here to read more

Read about the IMVO

Read about the HPAI event

EAHP endorses GS1 position paper on the identification of the primary package level of drugs the link to the EAHP endorsing GS1 standards

Read about the EAHP endorsement

Scan for Surgery

Earlier this year St James’s Hospital went live with their Scan for Surgery project. The hospital is now scanning all items related to a patient's procedure in two of their theatres (cardio-thoracic). The roll-out was very successful and they are now in the process of rolling out Scan for Surgery to additional theatres.

Events

GS1 Ireland had a stand at the HSE Masterclass in April. This is always a very well attended event and GS1 Ireland were delighted to once again share a stand with HSE Health Business Services (HBS) in recognition of our ongoing collaboration. Request for information on GS1 standards is now being included in tender documentation.

Information corner

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HPAC Webinars
Would you like to hear from healthcare providers around the world? Watch out for the monthly webinars hosted by GS1 Global Office. You can access past webinars by clicking here. I have two of my favourites listed below.

Scan4Safety at NHS Salisbury - 10th May 2017
How Scan4Safety helps to support patient safety – ‘An outstanding experience for every patient’, Salisbury Hospital's Journey, UK

Haemophilia Track and Trace – 16th March 2017
Proven enhancement of patient safety and cost effectiveness in Haemophilia care using the GS1 system, St James’s Hospital, Ireland

Transforming care for the future

Chief Scientific Officer, NHS England, Professor Sue Hill presented at the GS1 General Assembly in London in May. Her presentation focused on the importance of track and trace and the GS1 standards for the Genome project.

Download the slides

Updated GS1 Guide to UDI implementation

GS1 has just released an updated guide on UDI implementation in the USA and in the EU. The guide aims to clarify questions raised by industry as well as providing implementation guidance on the use of GS1 standards.

Read our UDI Guidelines

Harland Simon become GS1 Ireland Solution Partners

We are proud to announce that Harland Simon have become GS1 Ireland Solution Partners. Harland Simon offer tailored healthcare solutions to increase operational efficiency, improve safety as well as deliver significant cost savings.

Find out more