Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) welcomes the publication by Health Information Quality Authority (HIQA) of its report into its inspection St Coman’s Medical Ward, the Injury Unit and the Medical Assessment Unit at the hospital. An announced inspection was carried out in RUH on 02 March 2023, the focus of which was to monitor compliance with the National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare.
The National Ambulance Service (NAS) and Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) have agreed a programme that will allow for some patients to be transferred directly to RUH if they meet strict criteria.
The programme which involves strict clinical and geographical criteria will see a small cohort of stable medical patients transferred by NAS to the Model 2 site for treatment.
Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) recently introduced a new Videofluoroscopy Service for patients in the hospital who need an x-ray assessment of their swallow.
The videofluoroscopy service is led out by the Speech and Language Therapy Department in partnership with the Radiology Department.
Roscommon University Hospital is delighted to announce that Dona Cromar has recently been appointed as a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) in Emergency Nursing at Roscommon Injury Unit. RANPs are the highest level of clinical experts in the nursing profession in Ireland today and are transforming services for patients through an expanded scope of practice, greater clinical autonomy and decision-making.
The Irish Heart Foundation has awarded the Gold Happy Heart Award to Roscommon University Hospital in recognition of the ongoing work at the hospital to promote healthy eating in the workplace.
Roscommon University Hospital is delighted to announce the appointment of Christine Rohan to the role of Patient Advocacy and Liaison Service (PALS) Coordinator.
The Patient Advice and Liaison Service Co-ordinator acts as the main contact between patients, their families, carers and the hospital. They ensure that the patient voice is heard either through the patient directly or through a nominated representative.
Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) is currently looking for volunteers to be part of the Patient Council for the Hospital. The aim of the Patient Council is to work with hospital staff to identify current and future opportunities to improve the care experience for patients, families and caregivers when using the services of Roscommon University Hospital.
Due to an outbreak of COVID-19, access for visitors to St Teresa’s Ward at Roscommon University Hospital is currently limited to compassionate grounds only, these visits should be arranged in advance with the nurse in charge.
Access for visitors to St Bridget’s Ward and St Coman’s Ward remains by appointment only. Visits must be pre-arranged by family members / visitors by contacting the ward or unit in advance.
Due to an outbreak of COVID-19 at Roscommon University Hospital, access for visitors to St Coman’s and St Teresa’s Wards is currently limited to compassionate grounds only and these visits should be arranged in advance with the nurse in charge on the relevant ward.
Access to visitors to St Bridget’s Ward is by appointment only which must be pre-arranged by family members / visitors, who should contact the relevant ward or unit in advance:
