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Dr. Dimitris Babalis at 16th Pharma & Health Conference: How the National Health System (ESY) is being reformed
Dr. Dimitris Babalis, a Specialist in Internal Medicine, Intensive Care, and Emergency Medicine, Director of the Emergency Department (ED) at Larisa General Hospital, spoke about the new AI system for triaging patients in the ED, a necessary process that is often undervalued in Greece, considering the long wait times. The system aims to assess who needs to wait safely, who can wait for a shorter time, and which cases require immediate attention, such as preserving tissue in cases like strokes, where time directly impacts the quality of patient health.
The system makes the triage process more accurate and helps healthcare professionals conducting the triage feel more confident. This is achieved in two ways: First, there is a clinical algorithm that standardizes the triage process, ensuring that all healthcare workers follow the same steps based on the symptoms. Second, the AI system is based on specific symptom weights, vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, oxygen levels), and is integrated with the Hellenic National Health Service (HIDIKA) and the patient's social security number (AMKA), with plans to eventually link to electronic medical records, giving emphasis to the patient's medical history.
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Statement by the Minister of Health of Greece regarding the ERTRIAGE system
The ERTRIAGE system, which supports patient triage by analyzing clinical data with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in real time, has been installed for pilot implementation at the Emergency Department (ED) of Larissa General Hospital.
The ERTRIAGE triage service system was developed by the company CAREPOI and researchers from the University of Patras, in collaboration with the Emergency Departments of Nikaia – Piraeus General Hospital and Larissa General Hospital. The system guides the operator during the triage process and supports clinical decision-making with recommendations based on algorithms and artificial intelligence.
The ERTRIAGE system was extensively featured on the TV show Pereimetros on ERTflix
The ERTRIAGE system was extensively featured on the TV show Pereimetros on ERTflix, Greece's national streaming platform, with a video interview. Specifically, it was noted that in emergency hospitals, and particularly in the Emergency Department, even seconds can play a crucial role.
At the General Hospital of Larissa, a pioneering system is coming to assist through artificial intelligence in the triage of cases arriving at the Emergency Department.
The ERTRIAGE system was extensively presented on Greece’s state-run channel ERT
The ERTRIAGE system was extensively presented on Greece’s state-run channel ERT, with a video interview. Specifically, it was mentioned that in emergency hospitals, and particularly in the Emergency Department, even seconds can play a crucial role.
At the General Hospital of Larissa, a pioneering system is coming to assist, through artificial intelligence, in the triage of cases arriving at the Emergency Department.
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ERTRIAGE Reference by Medical Association of Trikala
The innovative ERTRIAGE system, which utilizes Artificial Intelligence for patient triage in the Emergency Departments, is being piloted at the General Hospital of Larissa. This new digital tool promises better organization, faster service, and significant support for the medical and nursing staff.
Specifically, the ERTRIAGE system analyzes real-time vital signs, symptoms, and patient history, providing doctors and nurses with valuable indications and alerts. In this way, cases are immediately categorized based on their severity, reducing wait times for those in need of urgent care and improving the accuracy of triage.
ERTRIAGE : The General Hospital of Larissa is pioneering
The General Hospital of Larissa is pioneering: How Artificial Intelligence in the Emergency Department will make a difference (photo – video).
The Director of the 5th Health Region of Thessaly & Central Greece, Mr. Fotis Seretis, notably remarked: "Today, we are the first in Greece to implement Artificial Intelligence and algorithms, in collaboration with the General Hospital of Nikaia and the University of Patras. This new technology will not only reduce the waiting time for patients in the Emergency Department but also provide reliable recording of data in the patient's electronic medical record."
Pilot implementation of a pioneering system at the General Hospital
Pilot implementation of a pioneering system at the General Hospital
Detects warning signs in patients with apparently common symptoms
What were the statements yesterday from the Director of the 5th Health Region, Fotis Seretis, and the Director of Larissa General Hospital, Gr. Vlachakis
The Governor of the 5th Health Region of Thessaly & Central Greece, Mr. Fotis Seretis, proudly introduces ERTRIAGE™,
The Governor of the 5th Health Region of Thessaly & Central Greece, Mr. Fotis Seretis, proudly introduces ERTRIAGE™, an innovative AI-powered smart screening system designed to transform emergency healthcare. This cutting-edge solution streamlines patient triage, enabling real-time analysis of vital signs, symptoms, and medical history. By assisting doctors and nurses in making critical decisions, ERTRIAGE™ significantly enhances patient care, reduces wait times, and optimizes the efficiency of emergency departments. As the first of its kind in the region, this breakthrough system is set to redefine emergency care across Thessaly & Central Greece, marking a new era in medical technology.
Volos: Patient Management at the Hospital’s Emergency Department to Be Enhanced with Artificial Intelligence
When the System Will Be Implemented
The Emergency Department (ED) of Volos Hospital is set to undergo a significant upgrade with the implementation of ERTRIAGE, an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) system. This tool will analyze real-time clinical data from patients – such as vital signs, symptoms, and medical history – to assist doctors and nurses in making critical decisions. The system will support healthcare professionals in providing timely and accurate care, optimizing patient flow, and improving overall emergency services.
The use of ERTRIAGE is expected to enhance the quality of patient care, reduce waiting times, and streamline the decision-making process in the emergency room. The rollout of this groundbreaking technology is scheduled to begin in the coming months, marking a new era in healthcare management at Volos Hospital.
Larissa: Artificial Intelligence at the service of hospital care
University of Patras : ERTRIAGE® Training Program Announcement
We are pleased to announce the launch of the ERTRIAGE® training program, aimed at cultivating and promoting scientific knowledge and skills for the effective and rapid management of patients seeking emergency care due to unscheduled health loss.
The ultimate goal of this program is to train healthcare professionals in the Emergency Department (ED) in the documented application of the ERTRIAGE® AI-based machine learning system. Upon completion of the program, participants will have gained the confidence, knowledge, and skills to independently apply patient triage principles, with or without the use of the ERTRIAGE® system.
Additionally, participants will have a solid understanding of the fundamental principles behind patient flow design in hospital EDs or Primary Health Care (PHC) settings and will be equipped to contribute to the development and operation of these systems.
In alignment with the national initiatives for the advancement of emergency healthcare, the program offers comprehensive training in ED operations (space planning, staffing, quality indicators), with a primary focus on the rapid identification and management of critically ill patients.
ERTRIAGE in context of “Q–HEALTH / Quality and Safety in Health Services
The Commander of NIMTS Hospital, Mr. A. Plemenos, participated as an invited speaker at the “Q–HEALTH / Quality and Safety in Health Services” conference, held on March 19, 2025, at the War Museum in Athens, under the auspices of the Ministry of Health. In his speech, he highlighted the critical role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supporting hospital triage, emphasizing that the ERTRIAGE system offers 96% accuracy in patient priority classification.
Trial of ERTRIAGE at Nikaia General Hospital
ERTRIAGE the innovative Artificial Intelligence system is being tested at Nikaia General Hospital as part of a research program. The software is designed to prioritize cases that arrive at the Emergency Department (ED) based on their severity.
Through a collaboration between the hospital's Emergency Department, led by General Surgeon and ED Director Dimitris Tsiftis, and the Medical School of the University of Patras, led by Dr. Lefteris Gortzis, the goal is to assist medical staff in making decisions about which cases need to be examined, referred for tests, or admitted to the hospital more quickly. This will enable better prioritization of cases in a shorter time, without subjecting patients who require urgent care to long waiting times.
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ERTRIAGE simplifies the lives of patients
In his speech, Dr. Gortzis discusses how ERTRIAGE simplifies the lives of patients, doctors, and hospital administrators by performing tasks that are typically done by humans, but in less time and at a fraction of the cost. He highlights the various ways AI is being utilized in healthcare.