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Research shows that major trauma cases in University Hospital Galway have doubled over 10 years

A study carried out by doctors at University Hospital Galway (UHG) has revealed the changing presentation of trauma patients, with a doubling of cases and older patient profile emerging over the course of a decade.

Based on critical care data from UHG, the study looked at the characteristics of trauma patients, the nature of their injuries and trends in mortality rates over a 10 year period.

Tá Pathfinder Gaillimh ag laghdú freastail ar an Rannóg Éigeandála do dhaoine scothaosta

Le bliain anuas, sheachain 476 othar scothaosta i réigiún na Gaillimhe turais gan ghá chuig an Roinn Éigeandála a bhuíochas d’an tseirbhís Pathfinder.

Is clár náisiúnta FnaSS é Pathfinder a bhfuil sé mar aidhm acu freastal ar an RÉ do dhaoine scothaosta a íoslaghdú. Seoladh an tseirbhís i nGaillimh i mí an Mheithimh 2023.

Galway Pathfinder is reducing Emergency Department attendances for older people

In the last year, 476 older patients in the Galway region have avoided unnecessary trips to the Emergency Department thanks to the Pathfinder service.

Pathfinder is a national HSE programme which aims to minimise attendances to the ED for older people, the service was launched in Galway in June 2023.

First patient in Ireland fitted with innovative heart failure sensor at University Hospital Galway

University Hospital Galway (UHG) has become the first hospital in Ireland to introduce a new device designed to help patients suffering with heart failure better monitor their fluid levels in the body. Galway woman, Sheila Concannon from Spiddal, was the first patient in Ireland to be fitted with this early warning sensor which alerts medics to the patient’s condition worsening.

Galway University Hospitals and the Saolta University Health Care Group welcome progress in the delivery of the major capital projects

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) and the Saolta University Health Care Group are pleased to announce further progress in the delivery of the major capital projects planned for GUH.

To manage delivery and timelines for the required infrastructure a formal project board has been established. The board is now finalising a master plan for the Galway city campus which will enhance the delivery of essential health care services for our population.

New bed announcement welcomed by Saolta University Healthcare Group and Hospital Management

Saolta University Healthcare Group welcome the Government’s commitment to 501 new acute inpatient beds in the HSE West and North West region. This ambitious plan will develop adult acute inpatient beds in all our hospitals and ensure balanced regional bed capacity.

Mayo Infant Mental Health Network Event

The Mayo Infant Mental Health Forum hosted an exciting multiagency event in ATU in February.  The purpose of the event was to highlight the work that is going on across the whole of the county, to support the emotional and social development of infants and children under the age of 3. 

 

Visiting update for University Hospital Galway

Due to an outbreak of vomiting bug (Norovirus) in St Enda’s Ward, visiting to this ward is limited to compassionate grounds at this time.  

The hospital is also requesting that people do not visit the hospital if they are feeling unwell.

Community care improving health outcomes and experiences for patients

The new Regional Executive Officer (REO) for HSE West and North West, Tony Canavan, has acknowledged the progress the Enhanced Community Care (ECC) Programme is making, as new 2023 figures indicate significant improvements in long waiting times and outpatient appointments as well as a high number of patients seen in the community rather than in hospital.

National Inpatient Experience Survey launches at Mayo University Hospital

 

National Inpatient Experience Survey 2024 launches at Mayo University Hospital

The National Inpatient Experience Survey is a nationwide survey asking patients about their recent experience in hospital. The survey is a partnership between the Department of Health, the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).

 

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