Patient flow should be concern of all frontline staff and is, fundamentally a safety issue. Urge healthcare staff to register for Patient Flow Academy on Thursday, June 13th.

New HSE National Clinical Guideline for Cauda Equina Syndrome launched today will support prompt diagnosis and management of patients presenting with suspected CES, which will impact significantly on patient outcomes. Important work led by Marcus Timlin and ⁦Trauma and Orthopaedic Programme⁩

Excellent work by all involved in the development of the Knowledge and Skills Framework for Healthcare Professionals Working with Older People, which will support the provision of integrated, evidence-based care to older people across our health service.

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Clinical and corporate governance discussed at Future Healthcare summit today. Clinical leadership at all levels is a key enabler to high-quality, patient-centred care and to inform and guide how we support frontline teams.

Clinical Guidance Document for the Management of Major Trauma in Older Adults launched at today’s Major Trauma Symposium. It aims to improve the quality of trauma care provided to older adults, leading to better patient outcomes. Great work by@TraumaCareIrl and all involved.

The selflessness of organ donor families goes beyond saving lives. The continued generosity of 2 families in Galway is extraordinary - their fundraising efforts supported the refurbishment of rooms for families who have loved ones in ICU.
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Comhgairdeas le achan dhuine sa Irish Hip Fracture Database. Ten years of clinically led, web-based audit of hip fracture cases in patients aged 60+. The IHFD has helped drive quality improvement, supporting better patient outcomes.

This European Cancer Nursing Day, I want to pay tribute to all nurses who provide care to cancer patients across our health service. They support patients with such compassion from diagnosis through to treatment & follow-up care. Great leadership provided by NCCP nursing team

Great work Dr Philip Crowley in leading the HSE Climate Action Strategy to support sustainable healthcare practices across our health service. The HSE has a key role to play in tackling the climate crisis by delivering healthcare which is environmentally and socially sustainable.

Patient & public involvement is central to delivering patient-centred healthcare services. Opportunity to join National Screening Service Patient and Public Partnership network to help shape and improve Ireland’s screening programmes - BreastCheck, BowelScreen, CervicalCheck & Diabetic RetinaScreen

With 11,000 cases diagnosed every year, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland – and the number of people being diagnosed is increasing. Informative webinar next week from NCCP about the importance of being #SunSmart

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself from some serious illnesses. I encourage everyone eligible to get their COVID-19 Spring booster vaccine - people aged 80 and older, people with a weak immune system and older persons living in residential care facilities.

Today on #InternationalDayOfTheNurse , we acknowledge all nurses and student nurses for the wonderful work that they do. They provide care with compassion + commitment to patients across our health service every day. Tá achan duine atá faoi bhur gcúram faoi chomaoin agaibh.

New data shows positive impact of Enhanced Community Care programme. Benefits include  improved health outcomes for patients, particularly people with chronic disease and older adults, and reduced waiting times, hospital admissions & readmission rates irishtimes.com/health/2024/05…

This #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife , I want to acknowledge the important care that midwives and student midwives deliver with compassion to mothers, newborns and families across #OurHealthService . Thank you for the invaluable support you provide every day.

Today is #WorldHandHygieneDay . Cleaning hands regularly is one of the most effective ways of stopping the spread of many common infections. Hand hygiene helps us to protect our health and the health of our families, colleagues and patients. youtu.be/IvWJaNBAiZ4

Volunteerism in the heart of communities: ⁦Order of Malta⁩. Seo hiad altraí Ciara, Áine agus Ciarán i gcuideachta le Paula Lennon, banaltra sláinte poiblí Inis Meáin ag tabhairt aire inniu do 400+ iomaitheoir i rásaí Inis Meáin. Moladh agus buíochas árdthuillte acu.

If you are feeling unwell, consider the healthcare option that suits your situation. That might be your pharmacist, GP, GP out of hours or an injury unit. But if you need emergency hospital treatment, do not delay – visit an Emergency Department or call 999 or 112.

New NCRI report shows incidence of HPV-related cancers in Ireland, noting that most are preventable due to the HPV vaccine, which is provided to 1st yr secondary school students. It also highlights the positive impact of CervicalCheck, which can help to prevent cancer developing.

Grma to all who generously sponsored  Ride Dingle today, Over €3000 raised for the wonderful Irish Kidney Association. Still time to donate as another 3 cycles to go- next up Ring of Beara May25th. Go raibh míle maith agaibh uilig as tacaíocht + sintiús.

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