Mission Statement
“To facilitate clients to achieve their maximum independence and quality of life through Occupational Therapy intervention within available resources and in line with the mission statement of Waterford Regional Hospital “

Where are we?
The Occupational Therapy Department are bi-located:

The main Department are located in the main Hospital Block just off the main foyer through Physiotherapy. You can approach it through the Physiotherapy Department or from the OPD department corridor opposite OPD3.

The Rheumatology and Age Related Care Unit (ARCU) Occupational Therapy Services are located in St Teresa’s Unit, which is at the end of the block of building immediately on your right as soon as you enter the main gate of the hospital.

What do we do?
We work with individuals who through illness and/or disability can no longer function independently and carry out their roles in life. We facilitate individuals to reach their goals in the areas of self care, work and leisure activities through training, education or adaptation of techniques. We use personal care activities, splinitingIf none of this works, then we use adaptive equipment to facilitate independence. We also train families and carers to ensure they have the appropriate information and approach when caring.

 How to access this service
Referrals are accepted from all members of the Multi-disciplinary team in the hospital and from PCCC. Referrals are seen in order of clinical priority. Inpatients from all departments are seen. Outpatients are limited to the areas of  Neurology, Hand Therapy, Ponsetti (CTEV) Rheumatology and ARCU

Our Aim

The key objectives of the Occupational Therapy Department are:

• Working with all members of the team to ensure the optumium ability of each individual patient is achieved.
• To maintain a strong customer service focus in the delivery of our services
• To promote and facilitate a culture of effectiveness, flexibility, accountability, cost consciousness and best value throughout the services.
• To optimise our individual and collective development through regular review and feedback along with a proactive approach to training and development.
• To work with our community colleagues to ensure seamless care for our patients..

Recent Developments
Development of a multi-disciplinary Joint Protection Programme

Winner of the Abbot Bursary Award in 2006 & 2008 with the Rheumatology Team

Opening Hours
Contact:

Office opening hours – 8.30  to5.00 p.m. Monday- Friday

Telephone - (051) 842892.

If possible, please know the name of your therapist when phoning.

Contact Numbers
Phone: 051 842729/842892