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Over two-thirds of OTs experience burnout

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A survey of Occupational Therapists in Ireland, conducted by the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI) has found that over two thirds of Occupational Therapists...

Four hospices get Section 38 designation

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Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly, has announced the Government's approval for the redesignation of four hospice organisations from Section 39 service level agreements with the...

All-Island Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Network Research Programme

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The All-Island Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Network Research Programme was launched by Northern Ireland Health Minster, Robin Swann at an event, jointly hosted by...

UL cuts carbon footprint

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University Hospital, Limerick has implemented a series of measures to cut its carbon footprint. It has saved six million kilowatt hours since 2016, the...

Improvements in some lifestyle risk factors

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Improvements have been noted in terms of some lifestyle risk factors, in the first Healthy Ireland Outcomes Framework Report.  Smoking rates have seen positive change...

New Workplace Framework to meet rising need for mental health support for staff

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Mental Health Ireland has coproduced a new Workplace Framework to help guide and equip employers and staff with the tools to understand and manage...

Total of 81,431 nurses and midwives on register

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There were 81,431 nurses and midwives on The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Register, on June 1, 2022, according to latest data provided...

Almost 127,614 successful blood donations in 2021

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There were 127,614 successful blood donations from almost 73,000 individual donors in 2021, according to the Annual Report of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service...

Fracture Liaison Services should be established around country

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The establishment of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in hospitals throughout the country, which it says, could lead to major reductions in the number of...

HIQA urges reporting of accidental and unintended exposures to ionising radiation

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HIQA has encouraged facilities to review their reporting pathways to ensure a strongculture of radiation safety awareness and associated learning. HIQA made the call as...

€1.5 million for a three-year drug prevention and education programme

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Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and National Drug Strategy, Frank Feighan TD, today announced the allocation of €1.5 million for a three-year drug prevention...

Enhanced Community Care Hub

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Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly visited services at St Mary’s Health Campus, including an Enhanced Community Care hub for people with chronic diseases, the Mercy Urgent...

Extension of Patient Advocacy Service

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A new contract of service for the Patient Advocacy Service, for the period 2022-2027 will provide for the continued delivery of the Patient Advocacy...

RCSI launches policy to support employees affected by domestic violence

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The RCSI Domestic Violence and Abuse Leave Policy was launched in November by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The policy was developed through...

New National Forensic Mental Health Service opened in Portrane

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The new National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS) in Portrane, Co. Dublin, was officially opened at the beginning of November by Health Minister, Stephen...

New urology suite opened at Blackrock Hermitage

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A brand new state-of-the-art urology suite has been opened at Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic. This dedicated area, led by Urology CNS, will be providing a...

U.S. 2022 International Healthcare Leadership Award

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UPMC International President, Charles Bogosta, has received the U.S. 2022 International Healthcare Leadership Award. Given by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership, the honour...

Doctorate in Business Administration

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The new UCL Global Business School for Health (GBSH) is now offering a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) Health, a professional doctorate degree designed...

New 96-bed block for University Hospital Limerick

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Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly visited University Hospital Limerick in October to break ground on the new 96-Bed Block.  Over €90m will be invested in the...

Public in-patient charges for children under 16 abolished

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Public in-patient charges for children under 16 years have been abolished in all public hospitals. The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No.2) Act 2022 removed the acute...
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