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Contribution of Irish nurses honoured by renowned nurse Dame Elizabeth Anionwu

Mayo University Hospital was honoured to host Dame Elizabeth Anionwu on Friday 11 August as she carried out a tree planting ceremony to recognise the contribution of Irish nurses over the last 75 years in the UK National Health Service. The ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate the legacy and heritage of the nursing community locally and internationally with a special focus on Irish nurses and their contribution to the NHS.

Portiuncula University Hospital is extremely busy today

The Emergency Department at Portiuncula University Hospital is extremely busy today and the hospital is advising that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times.

As always, people who do require emergency care are encouraged to attend EDs where they will be prioritised.

Sligo University Hospital to roll out the Irish National Orthopaedic Register

The National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) is pleased to announce that Sligo University Hospital (SUH), which is part of the Saolta Hospital Group, has become the 18th hospital in Ireland to roll out the Irish National Orthopaedic Register (INOR). The aim of this initiative is to monitor and improve the quality of care for individuals receiving joint replacement surgery in Ireland.

Upgrade works at Sligo University Hospital to commence on 14 August

On Monday 14 August, Sligo University Hospital will commence upgrade works to increase the size of the Emergency Department Waiting Room which will take approximately two weeks to complete.  

The waiting room will remain open and a temporary registration desk will be in place.   

There will be a certain level of disruption while the works are ongoing and the hospital would like to apologise to patients and their families for the disruption as a result of these works.

Sligo University Hospital is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak impacting two wards

Sligo University Hospital is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak which is affecting two wards, Medical Ward 7 and Medical Ward North. Visiting restrictions are in place in these wards.

Coming into a busy bank holiday weekend we are urging the public not to visit the hospital if you are feeling unwell. If you have symptoms like a sore throat, cough, temperature or shortness of breath please do not visit the hospital to help keep vulnerable patients safe.

New ‘one stop shop’ for Respiratory conditions opens in Moycullen

A new “one stop shop” for patients with asthma and COPD has opened its doors in the Moycullen Primary Care Centre, Co Galway.

This clinic ensures that patients can access a consultant, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Physiotherapist and Respiratory Physiologist and receive a diagnosis all on the same visit. 

Tá lúcháir ar Otharlann na hOllscoile Leitir Ceanainn a bheith páirteach i Magnet4Europe

Tá lúcháir ar Otharlann na hOllscoile Leitir Ceanainn (LUH) a bheith páirteach i dtionscadal taighde a bhfuil sé mar aidhm aige timpeallacht oibre níos dearfaí a chruthú d’altraí, agus an bhéim ar chleachtas altranais den scoth. Tá LUH ar cheann de 67 otharlann ar fud na hEorpa atá rannpháirteach sa tionscadal Magnet4Europe.  Is clár idirnáisiúnta é a dearadh chun cultúr sármhaitheasa a chruthú, agus sláinte agus folláine na n-altraí ina n-ionad oibre a fheabhsú.

University Hospital Galway is dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks impacting multiple wards

University Hospital Galway is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak affecting multiple wards, there are currently 28 patients with COVID-19 in the hospital and five wards are impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks.

Letterkenny University Hospital is delighted to be participating in Magnet4Europe

Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is delighted be participating in a research project which aims to create a more positive work environment for nurses, with a focus on exemplary nursing practice. LUH is one of 67 hospitals across Europe participating in the Magnet4Europe project, it is an international programme designed to create a culture of excellence, and by doing so, improve the health and wellbeing of nurses in their workplace.

Portiuncula University Hospital Enhancing Care for Older Persons with Frailty at the Front Door Service

Portiuncula University Hospital’s Frailty at the Front Door Service was introduced to provide a holistic assessment and intervention to patients over 75 presenting with frailty to the Emergency Department (ED).

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