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Hospital Site Visits

Explore Innovations in Patient Care

Registration opens Monday 8 September: Hospital site visits are an exclusive benefit for conference pass holders, and places can only be registered through the app.

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Save the Date:
29 September 2025

Join us for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Dublin City Centre, taking place the day before the ICHOM Conference kicks off. Our exclusive hospital site visits provide unparalleled access to one of Ireland’s leading healthcare institutions. Witness firsthand the innovative practices and cutting-edge technologies transforming patient care and improving outcomes.

8:15 IST | BST

The Beaumont Hospital Site Visit

Total Capacity: 30 delegates

Itinerary

08.15 – Delegate Arrival
Light refreshments: coffee, tea, scones, pastries

08:45 – Welcome and Introduction

09:00 – Hospital Presentations – Services & Service Initiatives

10:30 – Short Comfort Break

10.45 – Parallel Group Sessions (2 hours)

Group 1 (Max 10 Participants)
Robotics & Surgical Innovation

  • Welcome / Introduction
  • Robotics:Beaumont Hospital leads in surgical robotics in Ireland, with five robots, including the Da Vinci SP — one of the world’s most advanced single-port surgical robots.Resource permitting and based on service needs, delegates will have the opportunity to use the VR simulator for da Vinci surgical training.
  • Surgical Innovation:Guided tour of Beaumont Hospital’s operating theatres, including the state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatre, one of the most advanced in Europe, featuring:
    • Masimo critical care anaesthetic data aggregation system (first in Europe)
    • AI-driven theatre management system
    • Integrated multifunctional theatre design & automated anaesthetics information system
    • Intravascular ultrasound & intraoperative teleconferencing
    • Advanced robotic imaging & intraoperative CT registration for surgical navigation
    • Smart AV systems, green LED lighting, brain function monitoring, and sustainable fluid removal systemResource permitting, delegates may also trial Brainlab Mixed VR 3D headsets, used by neurosurgeons for surgical case planning.

Group 2 (Max 20 Participants)
Hospital Services & Specialties

  • About Beaumont Hospital:Established in 1987, Beaumont is one of Ireland’s largest Model 4 hospitals, employing 4,935+ staff, with 851 beds (30 critical care), delivering care across 54 medical specialties, and handling 220,000+ outpatient appointments annually.Beaumont provides several national specialty services, including Neurosurgery, Cochlear Implantation, Cancer Services, the National Kidney Centre, and Kidney Transplantation.
  • Guided Service Tours (split into two sub-groups of 10):
    • National Neurosurgical Centre, Neuro ICU & Stroke Ward
    • National Kidney Centre, National Cochlear Implant Centre, Breast Centre & OECI-Accredited Cancer Services

More about Beaumont: www.beaumont.ie

13:00 – End of Site Visit and Questions

9:00 IST | BST

The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Site Visit

Total Capacity: 35 Delegates

Itinerary

Hospital Site Visit Itinerary

9:00 AM – Welcome and Introduction

  • Brief overview of the hospital and transformation initiatives

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Rotating Group Tours
Delegates will be divided into small groups (8–10 people) and rotate through key clinical and innovation areas:

  • StrokeLINK
    Empowering stroke patients through self-care education and support post-discharge

  • Rapid Access / Prosper Programme
    Fast-track assessment for suspected prostate cancer and a holistic support programme for patients pre- and post-prostatectomy

  • NHILU – National High-Level Isolation Unit
    A national facility for the management of high-risk infectious diseases

  • Emergency Department Highlights:

    • Care to Wait: Real-time, transparent information to enhance the waiting experience

    • Peer Connect to Redirect: An innovative CNS-led service supporting people experiencing homelessness and addiction

    • Trauma Bay: Design-led improvements to optimise team coordination and patient flow in major trauma care

12:00 PM – Closing Session

  • Visit to the Mater Transformation Hub, showcasing ongoing and completed quality improvement and innovation projects

  • Opportunity for informal discussion and Q&A

12:30 PM – End of Site Visit

10:00 IST | BST

HRB Clinical Research Facility, St James’s Hospital Site Visit

Total Capacity: 15 Delegates

Itinerary

10:00 – Delegate Arrival and Welcome

10:10 – Tour of the Clinical Research Facility

10:40 – Talk by National Coagulation Centre to discuss Value Based Treatments for Haemophilia

11:00 – Talk by Dr Gerry Hughes on Value Based Health care Project with industry

11:30 – Questions and discussion

11:50 – Return to hospital entrance

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What to Expect

Gain Insight:

Learn directly from renowned experts shaping the future of healthcare.

In-depth Tours:

Explore advanced facilities and discover how top hospitals are pushing boundaries in patient care.

Exclusive Access:

Access groundbreaking programs, tools, and technologies that are leading advancements in the industry.

Expand Your Network:

Meet like-minded individuals and grow your professional connections during the site visits.

Hospital site visits are an exclusive benefit for conference pass holders, and will be announced soon.

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Please note: Availability for site visits is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique opportunity to experience healthcare innovation up close.