Putting the Clinical Voice at the Heart of Digital Care | Loretto Grogan, HSE

In this episode of Transforming Healthcare – The People Behind the Progress, Joyce Shaw is joined by Loretto Grogan, National Chief Nursing and Midwifery Information Officer with the HSE. Loretto shares her journey from frontline nursing leadership into digital health and informatics, and explains how nursing and midwifery play a central role in Ireland’s Digital for Care strategy. The conversation explores how clinical insight, data standards, and strong collaboration between clinical and technical teams are essential to delivering safe, effective, and person-centred digital healthcare. Topics discussed include: The role of nursing and midwifery in digital transformation Electronic Health Records (EHR) and clinical data standards How digital systems can improve patient safety and staff experience Designing digital care around patient journeys The importance of clinical governance, digital safety, and inclusion Real-world examples such as maternity systems and virtual wards This interview highlights how empowering clinicians and involving them at every stage of digital change leads to better outcomes for patients, staff, and the wider health service. HSE Digital Transformation, Digital for Care, Nursing Informatics, Midwifery Informatics, Electronic Health Record Ireland, Clinical Leadership Digital Health, SNOMED CT Ireland, Virtual Wards HSE, Maternity Digital Systems, Healthcare Data Standards, HSE Technology and Transformation 00:00 Welcome to Transforming Healthcare 00:39 Loretto’s role and professional journey 02:18 Bridging clinical and technical worlds 02:46 Aligning nursing & midwifery with Digital for Care 2030 04:10 Foundations for successful digital care 05:44 Clinical data standards and governance 06:33 Building trust between clinicians and digital teams 09:06 Balancing innovation with national standards 11:41 Real-world impact: maternity systems & virtual wards 14:27 Designing digital systems that support staff, not burden them 17:48 Digital inclusion and equitable access to care 19:31 What motivates Loretto and keeps her focused 21:08 Message to nurses and midwives 21:53 Closing remarks

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