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05/07/2013
NI In Top Tier For EU Elderly Care
Northern Ireland is a forerunner in providing health and social care for the elderly, according to the European Innovative Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP-AHA).
The news was announced by Health Minister Edwin Poots today, following an awards ceremony at the Hotel le Plaza, Brussels, in which Northern Ireland was awarded 3 star Reference Site status.
This was the highest level awarded and places Northern Ireland in a select group with twelve other regions across Europe.
A statement from the Department of Health said: "Innovation in medicines management, long term conditions management and implementation of Integrated Care Partnerships to enhance cohesion among health professionals involved in the care of older people have helped Northern Ireland achieve this world class recognition."
Health Minister Edwin Poots said: "This is great news for our health and social care service in Northern Ireland. Despite the fact we are a small region within the EU it is commendable that we are recognised for our excellence in this area of active and healthy ageing. Effectively managing medicines, so that patients receive the correct medicine at the correct time can not only help them return to good health more quickly, reducing the time spent in hospital, but can also prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
"Patient-centric innovation can deliver tangible benefits and also unlock business opportunities. Northern Ireland has embraced the Connected Health Ecosystem model which is key to taking this forward."
(IT/CD)
The news was announced by Health Minister Edwin Poots today, following an awards ceremony at the Hotel le Plaza, Brussels, in which Northern Ireland was awarded 3 star Reference Site status.
This was the highest level awarded and places Northern Ireland in a select group with twelve other regions across Europe.
A statement from the Department of Health said: "Innovation in medicines management, long term conditions management and implementation of Integrated Care Partnerships to enhance cohesion among health professionals involved in the care of older people have helped Northern Ireland achieve this world class recognition."
Health Minister Edwin Poots said: "This is great news for our health and social care service in Northern Ireland. Despite the fact we are a small region within the EU it is commendable that we are recognised for our excellence in this area of active and healthy ageing. Effectively managing medicines, so that patients receive the correct medicine at the correct time can not only help them return to good health more quickly, reducing the time spent in hospital, but can also prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
"Patient-centric innovation can deliver tangible benefits and also unlock business opportunities. Northern Ireland has embraced the Connected Health Ecosystem model which is key to taking this forward."
(IT/CD)
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