Significant work underway at Portiuncula University Hospital to improve facilities for patients

Work is continuing on a number of important projects at Portiuncula University Hospital which will significantly improve the facilities at the hospital for patients.

Commenting James Keane, Hospital Manager said, “Work has been underway over the last year to prepare the site for the new 50 bed ward block which will provide 50 single en-suite rooms which will meet the highest infection control standards. It is a hugely significant project for Portiuncula University Hospital and we expect that construction work will begin on this 50 bed facility in the middle of next year.

“We have been working on improving our radiology services and building works are due to be completed by late February next year. This project will allow us add to the radiology services we provide and will include a new Fluoroscopy Suite which will enable the hospital provide additional radiology procedures in gynaecology, urology and paediatrics. The upgrade of this radiology room will also include upgrading our existing radiology and diagnostic equipment.

“We are moving our outpatients department to a new facility which is currently in progress. This will be a modular building and the works necessary on site to put it in place are near completion. We expect delivery of the modular building later this month and it will be fitted out early in the New Year and will be operational by the end of February.

“This new modular building will be located at the rear of the hospital and will provide us with clinical space to see our outpatients. Moving our outpatient clinics to this new facility will allow us develop 12 new single en-suite rooms in the former outpatient area. These new rooms will meet the highest infection control standards and enable us to isolate patients if necessary. It will also allow us provide single room accommodation for patients who are receiving end of life care and provide them with privacy and dignity. Subject to funding, we hope to have the new 12 beds in place by the middle of next year.”

Ann Cosgrove Chief Operating Officer at the Saolta Group added, “Across all our Group Hospitals we are working hard to put facilities and measures in place to help our staff deliver care in very difficult times. These new projects in Portiuncula University Hospital are really important and will have a significant impact over the next year and beyond as the hospital continues to see and treat increasing numbers of patients.”

Video link: Portiuncula University Hospital Manager, James Keane outlines the projects underway to improve facilities for patients at the hospital.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1EKKYVaYbY