Naas General Hospital is proud to be the first in Ireland to pilot the new Clinic Planning Tool, developed by the National Productivity Unit (NPU). This innovative tool helps hospitals plan outpatient clinics more effectively, improving access and aligning with the HSE National Service Plan and Waiting List Action Plan 2025.
The NPU collaborated with hospitals nationwide to assess outpatient department operations, focusing on capacity assessment and utilisation to inform data-driven planning. Naas was selected to lead the rollout, with teams visiting since April to gather insights and provide training in conjunction with robust, real world informed analysis.
The tool enables hospitals to understand their core clinic capacity and optimise scheduling. General Manager Kieran McDonald said, “This marks a major step in enhancing patient access and operational efficiency. We’re proud to contribute to a more responsive health service.”
Dr Mary Coghlan, Director of the NPU said “We have been delighted to work with the team in Naas to show that innovative leadership backed by a data driven transformation approach can have a significant impact in a relatively short period of time”.
Naas General Hospital’s leadership reflects its commitment to high-quality, timely care and national healthcare priorities.
