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New Tullamore Hospital preoperative guidance enhances patient comfort
Summary Sip Til Send, a new approach to preoperative drinking for patients in the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, (MRHT), has enhanced patient comfort, according to Allison Burke, Trauma Coordinator, MRHT. “The new guidance aims to make patients more comfortable before their procedures, but also provides benefits afterwards too. We know from patient feedback that having to go for prolonged periods of time without being able to drink is uncomfortable and causes dehydration.”
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Integrated Hip and Knee Pathway Reduces Need for Surgery
Summary “We’re seeing excellent outcomes and a huge improvement in the quality of life of our patients who have participated in this programme,” according to Mr Alan Walsh Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, speaking about the HSE National Osteoarthritis (OA) Hip and Knee Pathway which has had a life-changing impact on patients, improving their mobility and quality of life. Piloted in Navan and Waterford, the Hip and Knee Pathway has already served over 1,700 people suffering with osteoarthritis.
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First patients seen in new HSE Kilkenny facility for older people
“Welcoming patients at Oriel House marks a significant achievement - allowing us to deliver integrated care for older people with complex needs while also helping them maintain independence and live well at home,” according to Majella Cunningham, Operational Lead for the HSE Carlow Kilkenny Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons Programme as they opened their doors for the first time in recent weeks.
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Tallaght University Hospital first to pioneer Advanced Lab Testing Technology
“The installation of this advanced piece of equipment marks a significant step forward for the service,” according to John Kelly, Interim CEO of Tallaght University Hospital (TUH), welcoming the introduction of pioneering advanced technology which will speed up and significantly increase the hospital’s capacity to test patient samples.
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New Cork Endometriosis Centre to provide specialist care for women
“The launch of the centre is a significant step toward improving access to specialised healthcare and addressing the long-standing gaps in endometriosis care. This is an exciting time for women’s health, and I am proud that CUMH is the leading the way,” according to Dr Mairead O’ Riordan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Clinical Director, Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH), speaking as the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill opened a new HSE Supra-Regional Endometriosis Centre to improve access to care for women with advanced endometriosis.
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Award for Clonmel based HSE Social Therapeutic Horticulture Programme
“This award highlights the success of the social and therapeutic programmes in Clonmel and also acknowledges the impact of our partnership with the Education Training Board (ETB) which continues to be an engaging and rewarding initiative for participants,” according to Sinead O’Mahoney Carey, HSE Coordinator South Tipperary Substance Misuse Team, speaking as the therapeutic horticultural project used as part of recovery work with service users was recognised at the annual ETB Awards ceremony, held recently in Croke Park