UL Hospitals Group News
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A Day in the Life of Patient Flow Coordinator - Nicole Higgins
10 July 2023
My name is Nicole Higgins. I am a Patient Flow Coordinator (PFC) at University Hospital Limerick, part of the patient flow team. Before I started this post in January, I worked in the bed management department as a Clerical Officer.
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Minister Donnelly officially opens flagship new theatres, wards and clinical areas at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital
3 July 2023
THE MINISTER for Health, Mr Stephen Donnelly TD, has officially opened the new developments at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital, hailing the rejuvenation of a flagship facility for medical and nursing staff that is improving patient experience and significantly reducing wait lists for outpatients and for surgery.
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Minister Donnelly officially opens €2m Injury Unit at Ennis Hospital
30 June 2023
THE MINISTER for Health, Mr Stephen Donnelly TD has officially opened the €2m Injury Unit at Ennis Hospital, one of the Midwest’s principal centres for treatment of minor injuries.
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ULHG Statement on HIQA Report
23 June 2023
23.06.23 PUBLICATION of the HIQA report arising from its inspection at UHL in February 2023 provides some assurance that measures introduced to improve flow in the hospital and in the community are having a positive impact on patient care.
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Call-out for PALS Volunteers in University Hospital Limerick
20 June 2023
THE Patient Advocacy Liaison Service (PALS) of UL Hospitals Group is looking for volunteers to join their teams at University Hospital Limerick and, for the first time, Croom Orthopaedic Hospital, to welcome patients and visitors, assisting with way-finding and general queries, and helping people to give feedback on their experience of hospital service.
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UL Hospitals Group Statement on Data Breach Gastro Service
31 May 2023
(LIMERICK: 29.05.2023): We are writing to over 1,000 patients in relation to a data breach within the gastroenterology services at University Hospital Limerick, Ennis Hospital and Nenagh Hospital.
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Fitbit Devices Helping Children with Type 1 Diabetes Improve Physical Activity Levels, Conference Hears
6 June 2023
(LIMERICK 01.06.23) FITBIT devices are helping children with Type 1 Diabetes improve their physical activity levels. That is according to research conducted by Dr Susan Giblin – and presented at the annual NCHD (non-consultant hospital doctor) conference held in University Hospital Limerick.
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Heart Attack Patient Journey Video To Encourage Students To Consider Careers in Health
17 May 2023
SECONDARY school students curious about a career in healthcare are being invited to accompany a heart attack patient on a virtual journey from his 999 call, through a life-saving intervention in the cath lab at UHL and on to rehabilitation and recovery.
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ULHG Statement on ICU Industrial Dispute
12 May 2023
SAFE care for our ICU patients is our highest priority and continues to be delivered at UHL. We are working with our colleagues in the INMO to ensure that this remains the case.
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A day in the life of Theatre Nurse - Jasmine Thomas
11 May 2023