National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services
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The Steering Group for the National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services is chaired by Professor Philip Nolan, President of Maynooth University.
The aim of the National Review is to achieve optimal patient outcomes at population level with particular emphasis on the safety, quality and sustainability of the services that patients receive by establishing the need for an optimal configuration of a national adult cardiac service.
In terms of scope, the National Review will cover scheduled and unscheduled hospital-based services for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease in adults.
The National Review will conduct its business by:
In addition, an International Reference Panel comprised of international experts will be formed to provide an independent peer review. These measures, taken with the relevant professional and patient input, will ensure that the National Review is comprehensive and of the highest quality standard.
Read more in the Steering Group's Modus Operandi, Conflict of Interest Policy and Terms of Reference.
The Steering Group is comprised of 15 members (in addition to the Chair), consisting of patients, relevant health professionals, senior HSE management and senior departmental officials. Collectively, the Group has expertise in clinical provision, service management, service policy, clinical effectiveness and patient safety, public health and patient experience.
Member | Position | Nominating Organisation |
Dr James Crowley | Incoming President, Irish Cardiac Society | Irish Cardiac Society |
Dr Geraldine McMahon | Consultant, St James' Hospital, Dublin | Irish Association of Emergency Medicine |
Mr Jim McCarthy | Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Mater Hospital, Dublin | Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland |
Dr Peter Wright | Director of Public Health, North-West | Royal College of Physicians in Ireland |
Ms Sharon Donohue | Cardiac Physiologist, St. Vincent's Hospital | Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science |
Ms Tanya King | Director of Nursing, Mater Hospital | Irish Association of Directors of Nursing and Midwifery |
Dr Brendan McAdam | Consultant Cardiologist, Beaumont Hospital | Royal College of Physicians in Ireland |
Dr Ken McDonald | Clinical Lead NCP for Heart Failure | Health Service Executive |
Professor Ivan Casserley | Consultant Cardiologist, Mater Hospital | Health Service Executive |
Dr Pat Nash | Clinical Director, Saolta | Health Service Executive |
Ms Celeste O'Callaghan | Principal Officer, Policy on Acute Hospitals, DoH | Department of Health |
Dr Sinéad Donohue | Deputy Chief Medical Officer, DoH | Department of Health |
Dr Kathleen Mac Lellan | Director, National Patient Safety Office, DoH | Department of Health |
Ms Lucinda McNerney | Member of Sudden Cardiac Death Council | Irish Heart Foundation |
Mr Frank McFall | Cardiac Transplant Patient | Irish Heart Foundation |
Progress Update 4 - National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services
The Steering Group met on 11th November 2018 and 25th January 2019.
Progress Update 3 - National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services
The Steering Group met on 28th September 2018.
Progress Update 2 - National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services
The Steering Group met on 25th May and 29th June 2018.
Progress Update 1 - National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services
The Steering Group met on 30th January, 26th March and 30th April 2018. The meeting planned for 1st March was cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions but work was progressed via email.
National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services - Summary of Steering Group Meeting
12th November 2018
National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services - Summary of Steering Group Meeting
28th September 2018
National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services - Summary of Steering Group Meeting
29th June 2018
National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services - Summary of Steering Group Meeting
25th May 2018
National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services - Summary of Steering Group Meeting
30th April 2018
National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services - Summary of Steering Group Meeting
26th March 2018
1st March 2018 – Cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services - Summary of Steering Group Meeting
31st January 2018
The Public Consultation is now closed.