Vestre Viken Hospital Trust

Vestre Viken Hospital Trust is one of Norway’s largest hospital trusts, providing specialist and local healthcare for approximately 470,000–500,000 residents across 22–26 municipalities. It operates several general and specialist hospitals, offers a full range of mental health and substance abuse services, and is actively engaged in clinical research and innovation, including remote patient monitoring and the use of AI in diagnostics. Vestre Viken has a robust reporting and safety culture, using Synergi Life for quality, health, safety, and environment (QHSE) management. The trust is increasing its participation in clinical trials, with 51 active trials and 1,609 patients enrolled in 2023, and is recognized for rapid response to industry trial inquiries. Its research output is tracked in international indices, with notable domestic and international academic collaborations.