Imprivata, PFH win national healthcare services contract
Imprivata, a digital identity company for life-and mission-critical industries and PFH Technology Group have won a national framework contract with Health Service Executive to deliver a single sign-on solution to healthcare organisations. The framework competition was conducted by Tallaght University Hospital on behalf of the HSE.
Healthcare staff will now be able to instantly access clinical systems by entering their password once per shift and reauthenticating with just the tap of their ID badge, reducing the reliance on remembering complex passwords and associated stress for stretched clinicians, while improving security of sensitive patient data.
In a pilot study at Tallaght University Hospital Imprivata’s enterprise access management solution saved up to 50 minutes per shift for clinical staff – time that was redirected to patient care. The solution is part of the e-health national single sign-on project and will be made available across the public health and social care system.
“Connecting care systems through digital transformation can improve efficiency and satisfaction, making the day-to-day experiences of clinicians easier and more fulfilling. Breaking down the barriers to accessing technology with solutions such as single sign-on is a significant step forward for clinicians on the frontline,” said Daniel Johnston, MRes, RN, Sr Clinical Workflow Specialist & UK NHS Clinical Safety Officer at Imprivata.
Hospitals benefiting from the intial roll-out initial roll-out will include Tallaght University Hospital, Beaumont Hospital, Galway University Hospital, Cork University Maternity Hospitals, and the National Rehabilitation Hospital.
Cathal Collier, e-health programme manager, HSE, said: “This contract awarded to Imprivata and PFH Technology Group is part of a number of national Programmes and Strategies that have been initiated to harness technology, which is enabling HSE to make significant strides towards delivering digital health systems across Ireland.”
Paul Silke, client director, PFH Technology Group, said: “This is a clear example of a digital transformation solution that ultimately provides tangible benefits to patients. The Imprivata Single Sign On solution is simple and clever allowing healthcare professionals to save valuable time and to help them to focus on the key tasks at work.”
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