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Kaizen 3, 90 Day Report

The Final Kaizen 3, 90 Day Report was out this Tuesday.

Kaizen 3 focused on Ward Quality Improvements within GUH, this was the first out of three Kaizen’s that was GUH led.

There were over 90 opportunities identified on this Project which was Multidisciplinary led. National Attendees attended all the Kaizen 3 Report outs, this being the final 90 Day report out.
The Kaizen Team will now be sustaining all the great work achieved on this very successful project.

Galway University Hospitals launch ‘Planning your discharge from Hospital Booklet’

Galway University Hospitals launch ‘Planning your discharge from Hospital Booklet’

Galway University Hospitals recently launched their ‘Planning your discharge from Hospital Booklet’ which will support patients, their carer’s and families to understand how their discharge or transfer from hospital will take place.

The need was identified to produce a booklet following the National Patient Experience Survey May 2017 results, where respondent’s to the survey at GUH said they would like to receive more information in relation to their discharge from hospital.

“Encounters” Patients and Staff in Irish Hospitals receive a ‘Menu of Poems’ for Poetry Day Ireland

“Encounters” PATIENTS AND STAFF IN IRISH HOSPITALS RECEIVE A ‘MENU OF POEMS’ FOR POETRY DAY IRELAND

Poet Michael Coady launches Poems for Patience at Cúirt International Festival of Literature

Today, Tuesday, 24 April 2018, Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust celebrated the fifteenth series of Poems for Patience as part of Cúirt International Festival of Literature. Award winning poet Michael Coady launched the 2018 series on the Arts Corridor of University Hospital Galway.

Visiting restrictions lifted at Roscommon University Hospital

Visiting restrictions lifted at Roscommon University Hospital

Visiting restrictions on St. Coman’s Medical Ward at Roscommon University Hospital have now been lifted. However, it still remains very important that any visitors with recent symptoms of diarrhoea and/or vomiting do not visit patients in the hospital. 

We would remind visitors to adhere to the set visiting times of 2-4pm and 6.30 to 8pm and to use the alcohol hand gels supplied as they enter and leave the hospital.

Saolta e-Newsletter issue 34 Spring

Saolta e-Newsletter issue 34 Spring

Please click here to view the latest Saolta e-Newsletter, issue 34, Spring 2018 

Launch of Donegal Age Friendly Car Parking Spaces

The launch of Donegal Age Friendly car parking spaces took place recently at Letterkenny University Hospital by Cathaoirleach Gerry McMonagle accompanied by Liam Ward, Director of Services, Donegal County Council and Assistant chair of Age Friendly Alliance, Sean Murphy, General Manager, Letterkenny University Hospital, Joint Chairpersons of the Older Person’s Forum Mary McGowan and Grainne Hinnes and other members from the Older Persons Council, Peter Byrne, Facilities Manager, LUH, Pat Pric

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar opens 75 bed ward block at UHG

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar opens 75 bed ward block at UHG

A new 75 bed ward block development at University Hospital Galway was officially opened by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD on 12 April, 2018.

Mayo University Hospital 10,000 Step Challenge!

Please join MUH for the launch of the 10,000 step challenge on Monday 16th April 2018 between 10am and 12noon - Entrance to sensory garden.

MUH 10,000 Step Challenge!

Please join us for the launch of the 10,000 step challenge on Monday 16th April 2018 between 10am and 12noon. Some of you may already have registered your teams with the national programme. Even if you haven’t registered, we still want to include you and your team so do come along.

Healthy Ireland have kindly provided us with a limited number of pedometers and we will offer these once you have registered on the day.

Patient Experience Fair Day at UHG

Patient Experience Fair Day at UHG

The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) along with the Patient Experience Committee, University Hospital Galway host their second Patient Experience Fair Day presenting their improvement plans and changes that have already been implemented for patients, their families, carers and staff.

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