Dr Colm Henry, CCO HSE Ireland
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Today's inaugural #NCHDConf2024 represents an important acknowledgement of the critical role our NCHD colleagues play in delivering care across our health service. Thanks to Dr Sean Casey & Dr Dan Creegan National Lead NCHD - Dr Lenin Patrick Ekpotu for your continued leadership & support to NCHDs.
Virtual Wards announced today - an exciting new development in healthcare delivery to support patients to recover at home. Technology enables safe, efficient monitoring, with patients remaining under the care of the hospital team. New service starts this month in St Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) & UHL
Healthcare simulation is an important tool to develop clinical competence and gain experience in skills. Great to see National Simulation Office training event in operation, led by Clinical Lead Dara Byrne, supporting a culture of safe, effective, patient-centred care.
Early start up of virtual care provided to COPD patients in Galway. 16 episodes of care provided on the COPD virtual ward in GUH in first 10 weeks, with 110 bed days saved. Maith sibh Dr Dr Sinead Walsh, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Emma Burke, cANP Respiratory, & all the team
Great visit to Clare Island with Prof Derek O'Keeffe Prof. Derek O’Keeffe. Innovative digital &virtual health projects underway to support patients, providing better access to care. Technology complements existing services through telehealth video consultations &remote monitoring.
Practice nurses provide a range of services in our communities, supporting people’s health and wellbeing. Thanks to Jenny Nagle for sharing your working day, delivering vaccines and carrying out chronic disease management checks, cervical screenings & more irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/heal…
With Eoin Madden and the tireless Carol Moore of Irish Kidney Association at launch of Munster Kidney Support Centre by Michael McGrath today in Cork. A great support for patients + a home from home for patients+ families with CKD. Grma uilig le achan dhuine a chuir an áis seo ar bhun.
The Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald Hse provides fantastic support to families of sick children in hospital. Great to hear about their new house near the New Children’s Hospital from CEO Joe Kenny, which will provide accommodation, meals and more for many families.
Delighted to raise funds for Irish Kidney Association over the past 3 months by taking part in Ride Dingle, the Ring of Kerry Cycle and the Wild Atlantic Mizen Cycle. The IKA plays a vital role in supporting patients and families with kidney disease and raising awareness of organ donation.