University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL) has become the fifth hospital in Ireland to implement the national Maternal and Newborn Clinical Management System (MN-CMS).
This is a significant advancement in the delivery of maternity, neonatology, and gynaecology care across the region.
The MN-CMS electronic health record replaces paper-based records, enabling doctors, midwives, nurses, and allied health professionals to access up-to-date patient information instantly.
According to the HSE, this strengthens communication across hospital and community services, supporting safer, more coordinated care for women and newborns.
The new system supports better patient safety through real-time access to clinical information and improved decision-making.
And streamlined, high-quality documentation reduces duplication and ensures legibility.
It also means that there is improved communication among multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless care across hospital and community settings.
Dr Mendinaro Imcha, clinical director of maternal and child health at HSE Mid West, said the new system “is a major step forward in enhancing safe, coordinated, and evidence-based care across UMHL. It ensures a more seamless experience for women and families, with stronger communication and decision-making support for our teams.”
Midwifery director Eileen Ronan added: “The electronic system will help make the patient journey safer and easier, improving access to clear records for all involved in care.”
