National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA)
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A brilliant afternoon with our NOCA PPI Representatives last Thursday. We now have 30 PPIs representing 17 advocacy organisations. A huge thanks to everyone who attended and shared so openly. Your insights will guide how we strengthen involvement and improvement across NOCA.
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A brilliant afternoon with our NOCA PPI Representatives last Thursday. We now have 30 PPIs representing 17 advocacy organisations. A huge thanks to everyone who attended and shared so openly. Your insights will guide how we strengthen involvement and improvement across NOCA.
Registration is now open for our upcoming webinar introducing the Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration Ireland (PCOCI) Quality Improvement Programme, which is joining NOCA’s national suite of audits and registries.
Thursday 11th December
10:30am – 12:00pm
🔗 noca.ie/news-events/...
Thursday 11th December
10:30am – 12:00pm
🔗 noca.ie/news-events/...
December 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Registration is now open for our upcoming webinar introducing the Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration Ireland (PCOCI) Quality Improvement Programme, which is joining NOCA’s national suite of audits and registries.
Thursday 11th December
10:30am – 12:00pm
🔗 noca.ie/news-events/...
Thursday 11th December
10:30am – 12:00pm
🔗 noca.ie/news-events/...
If you missed the launch of the Irish Hip Fracture Database National Report 2024 or would like to revisit the presentations, the full recording is now available.
🔗 Watch the launch event: vimeo.com/noca/ihfdrep...
Read the IHFD National Report 2024: noca.ie/documents/ih...
#IHFD2025 #HipFracture
🔗 Watch the launch event: vimeo.com/noca/ihfdrep...
Read the IHFD National Report 2024: noca.ie/documents/ih...
#IHFD2025 #HipFracture
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If you missed the launch of the Irish Hip Fracture Database National Report 2024 or would like to revisit the presentations, the full recording is now available.
🔗 Watch the launch event: vimeo.com/noca/ihfdrep...
Read the IHFD National Report 2024: noca.ie/documents/ih...
#IHFD2025 #HipFracture
🔗 Watch the launch event: vimeo.com/noca/ihfdrep...
Read the IHFD National Report 2024: noca.ie/documents/ih...
#IHFD2025 #HipFracture
The Irish Hip Fracture Database National Report 2024 is now available, covering 4,294 patients across 16 hospitals.
Timely admission has improved again: 36% reached a ward or theatre within four hours from ED, a seven-point rise on last year.
🔗 www.noca.ie/documents/ih... #IHFD2025 #HipFracture
Timely admission has improved again: 36% reached a ward or theatre within four hours from ED, a seven-point rise on last year.
🔗 www.noca.ie/documents/ih... #IHFD2025 #HipFracture
November 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The Irish Hip Fracture Database National Report 2024 is now available, covering 4,294 patients across 16 hospitals.
Timely admission has improved again: 36% reached a ward or theatre within four hours from ED, a seven-point rise on last year.
🔗 www.noca.ie/documents/ih... #IHFD2025 #HipFracture
Timely admission has improved again: 36% reached a ward or theatre within four hours from ED, a seven-point rise on last year.
🔗 www.noca.ie/documents/ih... #IHFD2025 #HipFracture
Just a few days to go. Join us next Tuesday 25th November (10:30–12:30) for the launch of the Irish Hip Fracture Database National Report 2024.
There’s still time to register: noca.ie/news-events/... #HipFracture #IHFD2025 @marywalsh14.bsky.social @louisebrent28.bsky.social
There’s still time to register: noca.ie/news-events/... #HipFracture #IHFD2025 @marywalsh14.bsky.social @louisebrent28.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Just a few days to go. Join us next Tuesday 25th November (10:30–12:30) for the launch of the Irish Hip Fracture Database National Report 2024.
There’s still time to register: noca.ie/news-events/... #HipFracture #IHFD2025 @marywalsh14.bsky.social @louisebrent28.bsky.social
There’s still time to register: noca.ie/news-events/... #HipFracture #IHFD2025 @marywalsh14.bsky.social @louisebrent28.bsky.social
Prof Joe Harbison has officially launched the Irish National Audit of Stroke Summary Report 2024 & Organisational Audit Report 2025 today. The report provides a comprehensive overview of how stroke care is organised and delivered across Ireland.
🔗 noca.ie/documents/ir... @joeharbison.bsky.social
🔗 noca.ie/documents/ir... @joeharbison.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Prof Joe Harbison has officially launched the Irish National Audit of Stroke Summary Report 2024 & Organisational Audit Report 2025 today. The report provides a comprehensive overview of how stroke care is organised and delivered across Ireland.
🔗 noca.ie/documents/ir... @joeharbison.bsky.social
🔗 noca.ie/documents/ir... @joeharbison.bsky.social
Join us Wed 5th Nov at 10am for the launch webinar for the Irish National Audit of Stroke National Report 2024 & Organisational Audit 2025.
Hear key findings from Prof Joe Harbison, a patient story “From Stroke to Strength” and updates on the National Stroke Strategy.
🔗 www.noca.ie/news-events/...
Hear key findings from Prof Joe Harbison, a patient story “From Stroke to Strength” and updates on the National Stroke Strategy.
🔗 www.noca.ie/news-events/...
October 31, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Join us Wed 5th Nov at 10am for the launch webinar for the Irish National Audit of Stroke National Report 2024 & Organisational Audit 2025.
Hear key findings from Prof Joe Harbison, a patient story “From Stroke to Strength” and updates on the National Stroke Strategy.
🔗 www.noca.ie/news-events/...
Hear key findings from Prof Joe Harbison, a patient story “From Stroke to Strength” and updates on the National Stroke Strategy.
🔗 www.noca.ie/news-events/...
Great to see Maria Messitt, Audit Manager for the Irish Potential Organ Donor Audit, presenting at the RCSI 4th Annual Advancing Practice Grand Rounds on how NOCA’s work is making a real impact - using audit data to inform change and advance equity in organ donation.
October 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Great to see Maria Messitt, Audit Manager for the Irish Potential Organ Donor Audit, presenting at the RCSI 4th Annual Advancing Practice Grand Rounds on how NOCA’s work is making a real impact - using audit data to inform change and advance equity in organ donation.
National Audit of Hospital Mortality National Report 2022–2023. The report shows progress in reducing in-hospital deaths for heart attack, stroke, and pneumonia, while COPD rates have stabilised. For the first time, inequalities in hospital outcomes were also explored. www.noca.ie/documents/na...
September 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
National Audit of Hospital Mortality National Report 2022–2023. The report shows progress in reducing in-hospital deaths for heart attack, stroke, and pneumonia, while COPD rates have stabilised. For the first time, inequalities in hospital outcomes were also explored. www.noca.ie/documents/na...
Professor Conor Deasy has launched the Major Trauma Audit National Report 2022.
Key Findings:
- 61% of cases from low falls (<2m), half in the home
- Avg age: 62
- 41% required surgery, mostly limb
- 58% discharged home, 6% mortality
Full report: www.noca.ie/documents/ma...
#MajorTrauma2025
Key Findings:
- 61% of cases from low falls (<2m), half in the home
- Avg age: 62
- 41% required surgery, mostly limb
- 58% discharged home, 6% mortality
Full report: www.noca.ie/documents/ma...
#MajorTrauma2025
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Professor Conor Deasy has launched the Major Trauma Audit National Report 2022.
Key Findings:
- 61% of cases from low falls (<2m), half in the home
- Avg age: 62
- 41% required surgery, mostly limb
- 58% discharged home, 6% mortality
Full report: www.noca.ie/documents/ma...
#MajorTrauma2025
Key Findings:
- 61% of cases from low falls (<2m), half in the home
- Avg age: 62
- 41% required surgery, mostly limb
- 58% discharged home, 6% mortality
Full report: www.noca.ie/documents/ma...
#MajorTrauma2025
Join us on Thursday 25th September from 11:00am-12:30pm for a webinar on the National Audit of Hospital Mortality National Report 2022 and 2023. Hear the key findings, explore health inequalities & reflect on 10 years of NAHM in Ireland.
Register here: www.noca.ie/news-events/...
Register here: www.noca.ie/news-events/...
September 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Join us on Thursday 25th September from 11:00am-12:30pm for a webinar on the National Audit of Hospital Mortality National Report 2022 and 2023. Hear the key findings, explore health inequalities & reflect on 10 years of NAHM in Ireland.
Register here: www.noca.ie/news-events/...
Register here: www.noca.ie/news-events/...
Join us for the launch of the Major Trauma Audit National 2022 Report at our upcoming webinar on the 24th September from 10:00-12:30pm.
Hear from Irish & international experts on helimedicine, AI, rehabilitation & the first year of Major Trauma Centres.
👉 Register now: www.noca.ie/news-events/...
Hear from Irish & international experts on helimedicine, AI, rehabilitation & the first year of Major Trauma Centres.
👉 Register now: www.noca.ie/news-events/...
September 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Join us for the launch of the Major Trauma Audit National 2022 Report at our upcoming webinar on the 24th September from 10:00-12:30pm.
Hear from Irish & international experts on helimedicine, AI, rehabilitation & the first year of Major Trauma Centres.
👉 Register now: www.noca.ie/news-events/...
Hear from Irish & international experts on helimedicine, AI, rehabilitation & the first year of Major Trauma Centres.
👉 Register now: www.noca.ie/news-events/...
Great to attend the HSE Integrated Healthcare Conference yesterday where NOCA showcased our poster & connected with colleagues across the health service. Key themes: investing in integrated pathways, digital enablers, supporting patients with personalised, evidence-based care across all ages.
September 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Great to attend the HSE Integrated Healthcare Conference yesterday where NOCA showcased our poster & connected with colleagues across the health service. Key themes: investing in integrated pathways, digital enablers, supporting patients with personalised, evidence-based care across all ages.
Have your say - NOCA’s strategy survey is now live. We are currently developing NOCA’s next strategy, which will guide our work over the period 2026 to 2028. This short survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
🔗 forms.office.com/e/dNsR3bHPDt
🔗 forms.office.com/e/dNsR3bHPDt
July 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Have your say - NOCA’s strategy survey is now live. We are currently developing NOCA’s next strategy, which will guide our work over the period 2026 to 2028. This short survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
🔗 forms.office.com/e/dNsR3bHPDt
🔗 forms.office.com/e/dNsR3bHPDt
We're Hiring: Assistant Audit Manager at NOCA. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful national clinical audits that improve patient care across Ireland. Permanent, full-time, hybrid role. Closing date: 27 July 2025.
🔗 www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42... @louisebrent28.bsky.social
🔗 www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42... @louisebrent28.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We're Hiring: Assistant Audit Manager at NOCA. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful national clinical audits that improve patient care across Ireland. Permanent, full-time, hybrid role. Closing date: 27 July 2025.
🔗 www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42... @louisebrent28.bsky.social
🔗 www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42... @louisebrent28.bsky.social
NOCA is seeking a Clinical Lead for the Irish Dementia Registry (IDR). 1 day/week (3-year term). IDR will be a clinically led development project which will record prospective data on people with memory impairment and dementia. Apply by 25 July 2025. Further details: a.storyblok.com/f/265949/x/7...
July 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
NOCA is seeking a Clinical Lead for the Irish Dementia Registry (IDR). 1 day/week (3-year term). IDR will be a clinically led development project which will record prospective data on people with memory impairment and dementia. Apply by 25 July 2025. Further details: a.storyblok.com/f/265949/x/7...
NOCA’s Louise Brent & Maria Kehoe delivered the keynote at the CHI's Clinical Audit & Quality Improvement Showcase, sharing insights on paediatric audit data and the new NPMR electronic notification process.
Fantastic to see so many strong clinical audit and QI presentations from CHI teams.
Fantastic to see so many strong clinical audit and QI presentations from CHI teams.
June 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
NOCA’s Louise Brent & Maria Kehoe delivered the keynote at the CHI's Clinical Audit & Quality Improvement Showcase, sharing insights on paediatric audit data and the new NPMR electronic notification process.
Fantastic to see so many strong clinical audit and QI presentations from CHI teams.
Fantastic to see so many strong clinical audit and QI presentations from CHI teams.
Pamela Hickey & Daragh Browne from NOCA presented at the Irish Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting in Galway, sharing data from IHFD, MTA & INOR. A big focus: INOR’s move to the National Audit Platform, a major milestone. Clinical Lead Prof. John Quinlan also shared reflections on this transition
June 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Pamela Hickey & Daragh Browne from NOCA presented at the Irish Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting in Galway, sharing data from IHFD, MTA & INOR. A big focus: INOR’s move to the National Audit Platform, a major milestone. Clinical Lead Prof. John Quinlan also shared reflections on this transition
📍 CardioAlex25 | Egypt
This week, Dr Seif El Hadidi, Postdoctoral Researcher, presented on how Ireland’s clinical audit ecosystem can shape the future of pharmacy in Egypt. He shared insights from NOCA audits in heart attack and stroke care, and called for empowering pharmacists as key players in QI
This week, Dr Seif El Hadidi, Postdoctoral Researcher, presented on how Ireland’s clinical audit ecosystem can shape the future of pharmacy in Egypt. He shared insights from NOCA audits in heart attack and stroke care, and called for empowering pharmacists as key players in QI
June 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
📍 CardioAlex25 | Egypt
This week, Dr Seif El Hadidi, Postdoctoral Researcher, presented on how Ireland’s clinical audit ecosystem can shape the future of pharmacy in Egypt. He shared insights from NOCA audits in heart attack and stroke care, and called for empowering pharmacists as key players in QI
This week, Dr Seif El Hadidi, Postdoctoral Researcher, presented on how Ireland’s clinical audit ecosystem can shape the future of pharmacy in Egypt. He shared insights from NOCA audits in heart attack and stroke care, and called for empowering pharmacists as key players in QI
Following our recent workshop with Assoc. Prof. Craig Lockwood from @jbiebhc.bsky.social, NOCA is excited to explore new opportunities in evidence implementation. Meaningful connections were made and we look forward to progressing ideas into action. #ClinicalAudit #QualityImprovement
June 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Following our recent workshop with Assoc. Prof. Craig Lockwood from @jbiebhc.bsky.social, NOCA is excited to explore new opportunities in evidence implementation. Meaningful connections were made and we look forward to progressing ideas into action. #ClinicalAudit #QualityImprovement
📢 NOCA welcomes the commencement of Part 2 of the Human Tissue (Amendment) Act (17 June), introducing an opt-out system for organ donation in Ireland.
We continue to support transparency and improvement in donation processes through the Irish Potential Donor Audit.
🔗 hse.ie/organdonation
We continue to support transparency and improvement in donation processes through the Irish Potential Donor Audit.
🔗 hse.ie/organdonation
June 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📢 NOCA welcomes the commencement of Part 2 of the Human Tissue (Amendment) Act (17 June), introducing an opt-out system for organ donation in Ireland.
We continue to support transparency and improvement in donation processes through the Irish Potential Donor Audit.
🔗 hse.ie/organdonation
We continue to support transparency and improvement in donation processes through the Irish Potential Donor Audit.
🔗 hse.ie/organdonation
📢 A brilliant session today hosted by NOCA with special thanks to Associate Professor Craig Lockwood from JBI @jbiebhc.bsky.social
We are exploring how shared learning and international collaboration can drive quality improvement and evidence-based practice. @marinacronin.bsky.social
We are exploring how shared learning and international collaboration can drive quality improvement and evidence-based practice. @marinacronin.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
📢 A brilliant session today hosted by NOCA with special thanks to Associate Professor Craig Lockwood from JBI @jbiebhc.bsky.social
We are exploring how shared learning and international collaboration can drive quality improvement and evidence-based practice. @marinacronin.bsky.social
We are exploring how shared learning and international collaboration can drive quality improvement and evidence-based practice. @marinacronin.bsky.social
Yesterday, @louisebrent28.bsky.social represented NOCA at the Dutch Hip Fracture Audit Board, sharing Ireland’s hip fracture care journey.
The group were particularly interested in the impact of the Best Practice Tariff and how it continues to drive improvements and a healthy dose of competition.
The group were particularly interested in the impact of the Best Practice Tariff and how it continues to drive improvements and a healthy dose of competition.
June 17, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Yesterday, @louisebrent28.bsky.social represented NOCA at the Dutch Hip Fracture Audit Board, sharing Ireland’s hip fracture care journey.
The group were particularly interested in the impact of the Best Practice Tariff and how it continues to drive improvements and a healthy dose of competition.
The group were particularly interested in the impact of the Best Practice Tariff and how it continues to drive improvements and a healthy dose of competition.
@louisebrent28.bsky.social, NOCA Head of Audit Management, was delighted to be asked to provide the keynote address at the @sjhdublin.bsky.social Dublin Physiotherapy Conference yesterday. It was also great to catch up with colleagues from the Hip Fracture Governance Committee. @edelmcd.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
@louisebrent28.bsky.social, NOCA Head of Audit Management, was delighted to be asked to provide the keynote address at the @sjhdublin.bsky.social Dublin Physiotherapy Conference yesterday. It was also great to catch up with colleagues from the Hip Fracture Governance Committee. @edelmcd.bsky.social
Great to catch up with Dr Ian Callanan & Beaumont colleagues with whom we work closely, Renato from the Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD), Magda & Gincy from the Irish National ICU Audit, Karen Healy Irish Potential Donor Audit, Dr Linda Brewer IHFD, Linda Fitzpatrick and Mr Seamus McHugh. #CAAW25
June 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Great to catch up with Dr Ian Callanan & Beaumont colleagues with whom we work closely, Renato from the Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD), Magda & Gincy from the Irish National ICU Audit, Karen Healy Irish Potential Donor Audit, Dr Linda Brewer IHFD, Linda Fitzpatrick and Mr Seamus McHugh. #CAAW25