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CUH Art Collection Launched

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Pictured at the launch of the Cork University Hospital 40th Anniversary Art Collection, which is a collection of paintings of the Pier in Union Hall donated by Paul Finucane.

We must plan for the needs of cancer survivors

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Professor Kerri Clough-Gorr, Director of the National Cancer Registry has urged that with improving cancer outcomes, we must go beyond our current capabilities of reporting of incidence, initial treatments and survival to better understand the patient experience, including quality of life, disease progression and recurrence and long term treatments.

In patient waiting lists down, outpatients increased

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There were just over 70,200 patients waiting for an inpatient or day case hospital procedure at the end of December 2018, according to figures published by the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF).

Elected to Board of Alzheimer’s Europe

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CEO of The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland Pat Mcloughlin, who was the Deputy CEO of the HSE and the first Director of the HSE National Hospitals Office, has been elected to serve for a two year term to the Board of Alzheimer Europe.

ePrescribing in the community

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HIQA has published recommendations for an ePrescribing programme in a community setting.

Minister to introduce PrEP programme this year

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Health Minister, Simon Harris has reaffirmed his commitment to introducing a PrEP programme this year.

Radiology & Paediatric Extensions Opened

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An Tánaiste Mr. Simon Coveney T.D has officially opened an extension to the Radiology Department and the new Paediatric Assessment Unit at the Bon Secours Hospital Cork.

First ever Autism Plan

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Health Minister, Mr. Simon Harris has confirmed the roll-out of a new autism plan this year.

Majority of TUH patients had good or very good experience in hospital

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Eighty-one per cent of Tallaght University Hospital patients reported they had a ‘good’ or ‘very good’ experiences while in the hospital, according to the results of the hospital’s second National Patient Experience Survey.

Satisfaction with Tallaght University Hospital at an unprecedently high level

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Satisfaction with Tallaght University Hospital was at an unprecedently high level of 86 per cent, according to a survey carried out among residents of the area, Prof. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at TCD and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital, told the annual Meath Foundation Symposium.

Independent review of hospital escalation cost

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The Government is commissioning an independent review of the escalation in the cost of the new children’s hospital following the escalation of the cost by €450 million to €1,433m since April 2017.

Independent tribunal to deal with CervicalCheck claims

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The Government is to establish an independent statutory tribunal to deal with claims arising from CervicalCheck.

First phase of NMH goes ahead

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Health Minister, Simon Harris TD, has approved the contract for the first phase of the National Maternity Hospital - which will consist of the pharmacy/car park contract - to proceed on the St Vincent’s University Hospital Campus.

Fetal anatomy scans

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The Maternity Directorate of the South/South West Hospital Group (S/SWHG) has announced that all pregnant women will have equal access to a mid-Trimester fetal anatomy scan, carried out between 21-23 weeks.

Data Quality Framework for Health and Social Care

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HIQA has published guidance on a data quality framework for health and social care.

Windrock Respite Centre Opened

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Windrock Respite Centre, a new respite house in Co Wexford to support people with disabilities and their families, has been officially opened by the Minister for Disability Issues, Mr. Finian McGrath.

NOCA calls for national implant registries to ensure patient safety

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The National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) has welcomed the special investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and The Irish Times which highlighted the importance of stringent medical device regulation.

Health service staff enthusiastic and motivated

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Staff in the Irish health services were significantly more enthusiastic, motivated and secure in their jobs than the average Irish worker, according to the 2018 Health Sector National Staff Survey.

HSE recognises outstanding employees

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The HSE has presented twelve employees with outstanding awards for their work in various parts of the health service.

Healthy Ireland Outcomes Framework

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The Healthy Ireland Outcomes Framework, which will provide a basis for measuring progress on improving the health and wellbeing of the population, has been published by the Department of Health.
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