The Shimadzu MX8C has become the mobile imaging system of choice across the HSE, with now more than 110 digital mobile X-ray units installed across hospitals in Ireland. Known for its reliability, ease of use, and outstanding image quality, the MX8C continues to set the standard for hospital radiology equipment in Ireland.

At HSL, we’re dedicated to making advanced imaging technology in Ireland more accessible for both patients and clinicians. A huge thank you to our valued partners and the hardworking hospital teams who make this possible every day.

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• Hologic Horizon W
• Shimadzu Radspeed Fit

Key benefits:

• Early Detection and prevention
• Accurate Diagnosis
• Efficiency and Rapid results
• Improved Patient Services

Context

One of the hallmark features of the new health hub is the introduction of the DEXA Scanning & X-ray Service, marking a regional first for Newry. Dexa, a bone density scanner, plays a pivotal role in identifying and assessing the risk of osteoporosis, thereby enabling early intervention to prevent fractures. This service is particularly pertinent for demographics such as smokers, individuals over 50 years old, and postmenopausal women, where osteoporosis risk is heightened.

Challenge

Finding a single supplier who could provide both the DEXA and floor-mounted X-Ray systems for the trust, made more difficult by the constraint of converting an existing building, which imposed limitations on the size of the equipment. It was crucial for the equipment to fit within the available space and still be fully functional after installation.

The compact footprint of the Radspeed fit system proved to be highly advantageous. Its small size made it an ideal fit for the limited space available, overcoming the size constraint while ensuring that the trust’s imaging needs were met effectively.

Solution

HSL has introduced advanced diagnostic services, including Dexa Scanning for osteoporosis risk assessment and X-ray imaging, in the new healthcare facility in Newry City. The solution prioritizes patient education and engagement, empowering individuals to take proactive steps towards their health.

Results

“As the proprietor of Mourne Scan Clinic, collaborating with HSL on our patient-centric facility was truly gratifying. Our cutting-edge X-ray and Dexa systems, equipped with advanced AI-supported software, redefine the patient experience. Referrals are required for both services, yet our ‘one-stop’ approach ensures seamless resolution for those without. Offering same-day appointments alongside our unique walk-in service, we streamline the process. For Dexa, referral, approval, and scan are all managed upon arrival, with radiology reports available within 5 days. Similarly, for X-ray, the entire process is expedited, with reports ready within 1 hour. We handle the logistics while our patients unwind in our newly renovated healthcare haven.” Lisa Hughes Owner of Mourne Scan Clinic.

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HSL’s Integrated Video Consultation platform utilises Zoom, a Unified Communications solution that enables Health and Care Professionals to securely deliver remote consultations and appointments through video, at any time, from anywhere, to create an efficient digital workflow, speeding up your healthcare delivery, whilst still providing the best care to Patients. Additional features that come with Zoom include meeting transcriptions, a secure, encrypted connection, call recording and medical device integration. These allow for a more efficient consultation with integrations into PAS also possible.

With over  25 years’ experience in providing video solutions across healthcare organisations, our managed services offer the support in creating, deploying, and maintaining your digital strategy with customised Zoom healthcare solutions.

HSL’s Integrated Virtual Consultation platform utilises all the functionality and security of Zoom and can therefore be up and running in minutes, used with or without an app and activated with minimal information or technical knowledge, therefore enabling a simple, clear, cost effective and convenient way to conduct Video Consultations between Healthcare providers and patients.

The Zoom platform, unlike other Unified Communications (UC) software available, is DTAC, DSPT, DCB0129, ISO27001 and Cyber accredited to provide NHS Staff and patients the confidence that this solution has been assessed to the stringent clinical safety, data protection, technical security, interoperability, usability, and accessibility standards expected by the NHS and other care settings.  

With capabilities including testing and accessibility functions, waiting rooms, group consultations with the ability to invite others, direct messaging, file and screen sharing and recording to name just a few, the use of Zoom over the NHS has grown significantly to enhance their delivery of care and patient outcomes and is deployed across hundreds of locations, integrating seamlessly with clinical systems, IT infrastructures, as well as the wider ecosystem of healthcare and unified communications.

Our team can demonstrate Zoom in action so give us a call today or contact us via the DFOCVC Framework.  Description (digital.nhs.uk or learn more here Virtual Consultation – DFOCVC – Hospital Services Limited (hsl.ie)

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HSL believes this new partnership will continue to boost confidence in telehealth solutions as Neat is passionate about bout blurring the lines between the physical and the virtual meeting, making video communications seamless and reliable. Hardware solutions offered by Neat are built in the ethos of “It just works,” meaning clinicians can trust tech to work as and when required, and set-up of devices is geared toward the same experience as setting up a consumer device, reducing the load for hospital IT teams.

In a recent Frost & Sullivan survey of global IT decision-makers, 93% of business leaders expect one-quarter or more of their employees to work from home moving forward, with hybrid work set to become the new normal. As many businesses want the option of deploying either Zoom or Microsoft Teams across their organisation, Neat has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to make their pioneering video devices available to Microsoft Teams customers worldwide beginning January 2022 to enable more and more people worldwide to enjoy the future-ready video technology Neat provides.

Neat’s complete portfolio of devices will be certified for Microsoft Teams and will run Teams and Microsoft Teams Rooms for Android, empowering Neat to further help drive innovation across meeting spaces to address today’s hybrid workplace needs and ensure Microsoft Teams customers will get to enjoy the best meeting experience imaginable.

“The quality and ease of use of the Neat systems, embedded with HSL’s services and support, essentially empowers healthcare providers to utilise conferencing and collaboration in many more ways for the benefit of the service, the clinicians and importantly improving access and outcomes for patients across a wide range of conditions and disciplines,”

says Dominic Walsh, CEO of HSL.

“Considering also the assured value for money that comes from HSL being able to supply these products and services through the NHS Medical IT Framework we have a unique value proposition to offer our customers.”

“I have worked with the team at HSL for many years now, and together we have always delivered innovation and value to all of our customers. We are committed to supporting HSL in their work within the healthcare sector across the United Kingdom and Ireland and through our combined capabilities we will help care providers to exploit these new ways of working for the benefit of all,”

added Wayne Mason, VP of Partners for Neat.

So far, telehealth solutions have been accepted very well by healthcare providers and patients during the ongoing pandemic. With restrictions constantly being reviewed due to the rise of Covid-19 cases, the need for reliable video conferencing services, systems and devices is constantly rising. HSL continues to empower customers to deliver integrated virtual health platforms which are expected to remain an increasingly important part of the health service beyond the pandemic.

“The partnership with Neat to bring this technology into everyday use across healthcare in the UK and Ireland and to integrate it with other medical, clinical and ICT applications already in use opens up a whole new suite of applications and opportunities for us that will enable HSL to continue to drive innovation and value for our customers,”

comments Sam McMaster, Head of Healthcare Technologies for HSL in Great Britain.

“The ability that is built into the Neat systems to work with a range of communications services such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams enables our customers to exploit these services in a broader way. In addition, the availability of these products and services when deployed properly will fundamentally change parts of healthcare spectrum such as clinical education, remote patient care, multi-disciplinary team meetings for various care programmes and clinical collaboration in areas such as radiology, pathology and reporting.”

Zoom Rooms – The Neat Way

The Neat Bar and Neat Pad are native Zoom devices which aim to do for conference rooms what Zoom did for video meetings. Working closely with Zoom, the team at Neat have developed the Neat Bar for simple set-up and launch. There is no PC required with the Neat Bar, meaning interruptions like required Windows or iOS updates or required reboots have been eliminated. With table stand options, wall mounting, or on-screen mounting, the Neat Bar is adaptable to various set-ups and is fully managed via the Zoom administration portal, with updates fed to the Neat Bar as Zoom releases updates. 

A high quality 12MP camera and superior audio quality offer an outstanding user experience and clarity, creating a protective audio video bubble around each participant, whilst an ultra-sonic tweeter also enables reliable and seamless content sharing from other devices. With a range of proprietary technologies included within the Neat Bar, this one-device solution is improving the quality of calls for those within a conference room as well as those at the other end of the call.

Simplifying Video Call Formats with Neat Symmetry

Working to reduce the difficulties faced by video calls taking place in a conference room format, Neat’s auto framing technology, Neat Symmetry, works by identifying the individuals within a room and framing each individual in their own tile. This helps to centre the individuals on a call in their own frames, eliminating background noise and helping call participants in other spaces to feel more integrated into a group conversation. The framing technology is also capable of intuitively tracking individuals as they move around a space and picks up new individuals as they enter a room.

Enabling Healthy Workspaces with Neat Sense

With a focus on creating healthier, safer and more cost-effective workspaces and classrooms, Neat Sense also gives accurate, real-time room analytics of a workspace. This technology can monitor and give reports on the number of individuals in a space at any given time within a meeting, the ambient temperature of the room, and humidity and CO2 levels of the workspace. As workplaces continue to review the steps they are taking to facilitate safe workspaces during an ongoing pandemic, Neat Sense is helping to ensure social distancing is maintained and air quality is managed in a way that does not facilitate virus spread.

Neat Board

A complete Zoom Rooms package in a sleek all-in-one device, Neat Board offers an immersive 65-inch multi-touch screen, powerful audio system and versatile wide-angle camera. Taking the Zoom Rooms experience a step further into an immersive experience, Neat Board enables annotations and whiteboarding and comes with Neat Marker which eliminates the need to touch the screen with your fingers.

With auto-waking technology which responds to your presence when you enter the room, Neat Board allows participants to wirelessly share a screen, start a meeting, or mark something up and is perfect for taking notes, organising thoughts and providing quick visual feedback. With the ability to pair with Neat Pad as a controller, features can also be controlled from a distance.

or more information on how Neat’s innovative Zoom-enabled hardware is helping to streamline conference calling or to discuss how Neat’s solutions could improve your working environment please contact enquiries@hsl.co.uk

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Over the last year, we have consulted with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, general X-ray team to supply a general x-ray room which can be used across a diverse patient demographic. The Shimadzu RADspeed Pro general radiographic system has provided an improved workflow for busy teams whilst also achieving dose reduction for patients.

“In addition to the streamlined workflow which the system offers that enables our team to treat more patients more effectively, the adaptability of the system means that the same technology can be used for diagnostic imaging of patients ranging from paediatrics to elderly patients,”

said Joanne Peacock, (Interim) General X-Ray Manager.

“The technology will also help our team to answer the growing demand for chest x-rays as patients dealing with prolonged ‘long-Covid’ symptoms continue to present with ongoing imaging requirements.”

The newly installed Shimadzu RADspeed pro system is our first installation of its type in England and Scotland and the first radiography project we have carried out within Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. In addition to providing a more intuitive and comfortable experience for radiographers and patients, the system also utilises image stitching software powered by Canon, where the x-ray is programmed to take several pictures and render them together into one larger x-ray image on screen for a more comprehensive view of the area being examined.

Commenting on the newly-forged relationship between HSL and Blackpool Victoria Hospital HSL CEO Dominic Walsh said,

“We are proud to have worked side by side with the Department of Radiology at Blackpool Victoria Hospital to ensure that the project delivered tangible benefits to the hospital’s radiography team and patients alike. The Shimadzu RADspeed Pro which has been installed within the Department is a truly robust and versatile piece of equipment which can be used for a wide range and high volume of patients to help improve patient through-put and streamline the workflow for the very busy radiography team.”

L to R: Helen Leach Senior Radiographer and Elizabeth Davis, Reporting Radiographer, both joint managers of the new in-patient suite at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, with Ruth Fry, Application Specialist.

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Representing an investment of €450,000, the former St Francis Private Hospital acquired and renamed by Charter Medical Group on 1st November, has teamed up with HSL to ensure their endoscopy suite features the latest endoscopy technology to identify and diagnose abnormal tissue growth within the body using both video gastro and colonoscopes.

Achieving optimal diagnostic and therapeutic results in endoscopic procedures is highly dependent on image quality. CMPH’s new Fujifilm ELUXEO endoscopic system’s high-intensity illumination creates high-quality images with White Light Imaging and the observation modes LCI (Linked Colour Imaging) and BLI (Blue Light Imaging). These light modes provide superior image quality and help to gather optimal visual information for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in daily clinical practice.

Innovation is one of HSL’s core values and ensuring customer and patient care is the company’s main priority. This technological solution provided by HSL will help contribute to a better outcome for many patients affected by colon or gastro related concerns and illnesses throughout Ireland.

Commenting on CMPH’s new endoscopy system, HSL CEO Dominic Walsh said,

We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to partner with Charter Medical Private Hospital to install this world-class Fujifilm ELUXEO system. The highly advanced technology surpasses that of any of its counter parts in aiding abnormal lesion detection and diagnosis. CMPH’s ELUXEO system is also complete with Ireland’s first CAD EYE AI technology, meaning the endoscopy suite is like none other in the country. We are very much looking forward to see the great work that comes out of this endoscopy suite over the coming months, resulting in more patients availing of vital early diagnosis and more lives being saved.”

In addition to its ELUXEO 700 series scopes, the Fujifilm endoscopy system at the Mullingar hospital is also home to CAD EYE artificial intelligence technology. The CAD EYE system has been developed utilising AI deep learning technology and is compatible with Fujifilm’s ELUXEO endoscopy series to support endoscopic lesion detection and characterisation in the colon.

CAD EYE is aimed at improving the real time polyp detection rate, helping to recognise flat lesions and multiple polyps simultaneously, as well as any lesions at the corner of the image. Once a suspected polyp is detected by CAD EYE detection, this ground-breaking technology becomes a real-time support system for healthcare professionals acting as a second pair of eyes to accurately detect and characterise colonic polyps as cancerous or non-cancerous (hyperplastic or neoplastic).

“We are extremely happy with our new Fujifilm ELUXEO system, made possible for CMPH by HSL”

said Thomas Byrne Executive Chairman of Charter Medical Private Hospital.

“As part of Charter Medical Group’s approach in developing the treatments available to patients from CMPH, we have commenced a capital investment programme, which has begun with the installation of the Fujifilm ELUXEO endoscopy system. To have Ireland’s first CAD EYE AI system installed within our suite is a huge privilege and the ability to initiate real-time analysis of lesions and polyps is a tremendous step forward for endoscopy treatment within Ireland.”

A common concern amongst many endoscopy patients is the unpleasant nature of the procedure. However, Fujifilm’s development of the interface has been designed to enable a more comfortable experience for the patient. CAD EYE does not interfere with clinical images and minimises required eye movement. Its display is designed to be simple and intuitive for excellent support during long hours in the examination room. CAD EYE’s user friendly interface was also awarded a Good Design Award in 2019.

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Cavan & Monaghan Hospital currently provides services to the population of both counties and its catchment area extends to counties Meath, Longford and Leitrim. All acute inpatient services are based in Cavan General Hospital. Monaghan Hospital’s primary role includes the continuing care for medically discharged patients requiring inpatient step down and rehabilitation care. Both Hospital sites provide extensive outpatient, theatre and day services with a Minor Injuries Unit located on the Monaghan Hospital site.

Martina Smyton Radiography Services Manager in Monaghan Hospital and Áine McKenna lead DEXA Radiographer commented

“We are delighted to receive our new Hologic Horizon A system from Hospital Services Ltd. This system is the only DEXA system on the market with a rotating C-Arm which enables the patient to lay flat and not have to be positioned on their side for IVA  examinations which was key when purchasing the system”

From left to right

Áine McKenna lead DEXA Radiographer Monaghan Hospital

Michael Leonard Territory Manager Hospital Services Ltd 

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Recently installed in the Mater Hospital, Belfast this unit once again demonstrates the breadth and quality of the relationships that HSL has with leading global manufacturers of medical equipment.

The NewTom GO system produces outstanding diagnostic quality thanks to its cutting-edge image acquisition technology and advanced software that affords 2D/3D capability and all this with minimum X-ray dose due to its SafeBeam Technology.

The installation occupies a small footprint and is invariably smaller than existing OPG equipment, something not lost on Brian Grant, Mater’s radiology services manager, “Space was at a premium for us but it was the outstanding quality of the images, the ergonomic design of the hardware and the great service/outstanding value for money from a local supplier that finalised our purchase decision.” He added, “Our hospital provides acute service to North Belfast and surrounding areas, our wide range of services includes Day procedures, in and out-patient services and the NewTom unit from HSL will ensure our dental service capability is now second to none”.

Michael Leonard, HSL territory manager said, “We were delighted to supply our first NewTom GO into such a prestigious site and I know that Brian’s department will enjoy the benefits this new technology will bring to their patients and staff alike. I am also delighted that my colleague Dawn Stewart at HSL GB has also been successful with an installation at Uckfield Community Hospital”. Clare Blount, senior radiographer of community radiology service at Sussex Community Foundation Trust, added, “The HSL engineers installed the NewTom GO quickly and without disruption.  HSL’s applications specialists spent the day with us, going through all aspects of the new kit and we also managed to book half a dozen patients, so we had real teeth to practise on!   We are very pleased with the new equipment and so are our service users”.

Picture: From left to right, Brian Grant, radiology services manager at Mater Hospital, Belfast, with HSL’s Michael Leonard.

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Dr John Cathcart commented

“Emily Garland (Seen in the picture ) is a 1st year student on the undergraduate course BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging, based at Ulster University on the Jordanstown campus. This is new equipment for our practical training suite that is used for all 3 years of training at various stages in each year.

The course is place within the School of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences. It is the sole provider of Diagnostic radiography training in Northern Ireland, places are commissioned by the Department of Health Northern Ireland. Presently we take in 58 students a year for the 3-year course.

We are delighted with the new Shimadzu Radspeed room from Hospital Services Ltd. It is user friendly, easy to move and perfect for teaching our students.”

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