Monthly Archives: March, 2024

Making the most of the possibilities and opportunities of the new regional structures

This month sees a significant progression in the reorganisation of the Health services in Ireland with the appointment of three of the new Regional...

The return on our investment in healthcare in Ireland might surprise us

Credit where it’s due. The Minister for Health announced recently that a dedicated paediatric spinal surgery unit is to be set up here. That...

Believing in our potential will make a difference in patient safety

As we contemplate the challenges facing healthcare delivery in the year ahead, we can become daunted by the enormity of the wicked problem of...

Leadership: Creating a healthcare system for innovation and consistent and effective communication

Dr Claudine Kearney (Senior Lecturer and Programme Director) RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management. There have been many unprecedented challenges within healthcare over the last...

The Science of Health and Happiness – For You

The Centre for Positive Health Sciences at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has launched an updated and enriched version of its acclaimed...

HMI President and Council Member Among Six New Health Region REOs

HMI President, Tony Canavan and HMI Council Member, Kate Killeen White are among the six Regional Executive Officers (REOs) appointed by the HSE for...

New President of EuroHealthNet

Suzanne Costello, Chief Executive of the Institute of Public Health has been elected to serve as President of EuroHealthNet, the European Partnership for health, equity...

New Chief Executive Officer at Irish Wheelchair Association

Ann Marie O’Grady has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), following  an extensive recruitment process aimed at...

Leopardstown Park Hospital Interim Chief Executive

The Board of Leopardstown Park Hospital, Dublin has announced the appointment of Adrian Ahern as Interim Chief Executive. Adrian replaces Ann Marie O’Grady who has...

MHC Board reappoints John Farrelly as Chief Executive for second term

Following an independent recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service, the Board of the Mental Health Commission (MHC) has announced that it has...

NMBI appoints Director of Professional Standards – Midwifery

Dr Karn Cliffe has been appointed Director of Professional Standards – Midwifery, with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Karn has worked with NMBI, as Midwife...

New Chair For Implementation of Sharing the Vision

Ms Catherine Brogan has taken up the role as independent Chair of the National Implementation and Monitoring Committee (NIMC) of Sharing the Vision – a...

New Chief Executive Officer of Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

Deirdre Walsh has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer  of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. She was previously Head of Retail and Compliance...

Special DCU Alumni Award

Lucy Nugent, CEO, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, President of the European Association of Hospital Managers and former President of the HMI has been presented...

Health Service Excellence Award Winners 2023

Improving Patient Experience Winning Project: Development of a postnatal multidisciplinary team (MDT) Clinic to support women following a traumatic birth experience: The Lavender Clinic Healthcare Setting:...

Winners of Irish Healthcare Awards 2023

An Duais Mór Winner – The Asthma Society of Ireland and Etch Communications.   Asthma Awareness Week Campaign. Best Use of Information Technology Winner - Tallaght University Hospital, HSE...

NOCA Champions 2024

‘Think Drink! – The Coloured Jug Hydration project’, from HSE Midlands Louth Meath Community Healthcare Organisation (MLMCHO) 8, presented  by Ann Marie Burke, Nursing...

Gold Happy Heart Award

The catering team at Wexford General Hospital won a Gold Happy Heart Healthy Eating Award. The award recognises the hospital’s commitment to creating healthy menus for staff...

A book that should be in the pocket of every healthcare manager, doctor, nurse and allied professional

Ever since the start of the quality improvement movement, following the publication of Crossing the Quality Chasm at the turn of the century, the...

How HSE will spend its 2024 budget of €23.5bn

Hospitals, Waiting Lists,  Urgent & Emergency Care, the Enhanced Community Care Programme, Mental Health and Disability Services are the priorities for the HSE this...

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