Staff from the Acute Stroke Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) are urging the people of Donegal to be aware of the signs and symptoms of stroke and to seek immediate medical attention if they, or a family member, develop any of the following:
Following the findings and recommendations from a number of external reviews of hospital services (including the HIQA Targeted Assurance Review), the Saolta University Health Care Group and Letterkenny University Hospital commenced a project to enhance the delivery and governance of services within Letterkenny University Hospital, as part of the Saolta University Health Care Group.
Mayo University Hospital (MUH) has worked with Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) to introduce use of the CHI paediatric smart pump system to the hospital. A smart pump is an infusion device which uses specific software and a drug library to deliver carefully controlled amounts of medication to a patient through a drip. This system for medication delivery is designed to reduce errors and standardise how medications are prepared and delivered.
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:
Following a review of visiting times at Sligo University Hospital, from today Monday 16 May, visiting restrictions have been eased.
Visitors no longer need to make an appointment. Visiting hours will be between 6pm and 8pm with one visit per patient. Up to two people can attend during the visit.
Visits outside 6-8pm can be facilitated for End of Life care or on compassionate grounds via prior arrangement with the ward manager.
As part of Heart Failure Awareness Week (02 to 08 May), staff from Roscommon University Hospital’s Heart Failure Service organised an information stand for people visiting the hospital to provide advice on the signs of heart failure and how it can be treated.
Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is the first hospital in the country to introduce a new minimally invasive day case procedure to reduce blood pressure in patients. This means that patients arrive in the hospital in the morning, have the procedure and are able to return home the same day.
Each year International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
Mayo University Hospital is marking the day by acknowledging the tireless work and dedication that nursing staff show each and every day.
Pádraig O Luanaigh, Director of Nursing at Mayo University Hospital took the opportunity to thank the incredible nursing teams who have worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
On International Nurses Day (Thursday 12 May) two Sligo based nurses, who are also cousins, reflect on their experience of nursing as a profession.
Marion Ryder, Director of Nursing in Sligo University Hospital is preparing for retirement next month after 42 years’ service, while her cousin Emily Ryder is just starting her nursing journey in the Emergency Department at the hospital.
