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EXCLUSIVE: Connected Health unveils new technologies

WEBConnected Health 2.0 will officially launch on June 7 in line with Carers’ Week. Ahead of the event, Connected Health has provided SCP with a preview of the technologies available under the new service and how they will benefit service users. Connected Health 2.0’s current menu includes: PacSana Bracelet. This is a lightweight …

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Sláintecare Healthy Communities progress report published

WEBMinister Donnelly said: “Our ambition as a Government is to do everything we can to improve the health and wellbeing of the population, Sláintecare Healthy Communities does this by empowering those who are most marginalised to achieve their own health and wellbeing goals.”

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Embedding a human rights-based approach into everyday care

WEBA human rights-based approach ensures the human rights of people using health and social care services are protected and supported in practice, and embedded in service culture. The FREDA principles (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity and Autonomy) represent a practical approach to human rights for health and social care professionals.

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Health in Ireland key trends revealed

WEB83% of those admitted to a public hospital rate their experience good/very good. mortality rate from all causes of death decreased by almost 16%, cancer mortality rates reduced by 15%. 82% of people in Ireland rate their health as good or very good, the highest in the EU. number of people over 65 is projected to almost double by 2042.

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How does HIQA inspect Ireland's nursing homes

WEBFor anyone lacking knowledge of HIQA’s inspections, we have put together a quick guide to help you understand what HIQA’s inspections look like and what they are looking for from your service on the day. The regulator helpfully reveals in any of its inspection reports: “As part of our inspection, where possible, we: speak with residents

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HIQA releases new guide to advocacy in health and care

WEBAdvocacy is about supporting and empowering people to communicate their will and preference, secure their human rights or represent their interests, and it is a key element in all national standards published by HIQA. Advocacy is essential to ensure person-centred care and support is provided across health and social care services in …

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HSE enhances community care with Community Healthcare …

WEBTo help meet the needs of patients and service users, the HSE is enhancing how community care is delivered by introducing Community Healthcare Networks (CHNs). With 87 CHNs already in place across Ireland, there is planned to be total of 96 across the country. Each CHN will provide primary healthcare services across a population of

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Mowlam Healthcare reveals nursing home plans

WEB0. Leading nursing home operator Mowlam Healthcare has revealed plans for the development of five new nursing homes over the next two years. Chief executive Pat Shanahan (pictured) revealed the plans in a message of thanks to staff for their “heroic commitment and service” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pat said: “The environment is

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Irish government launches mental health policy implementation plan

WEBMinister Butler (pictured) said: “It was of paramount importance for me to establish the National Implementation and Monitoring Committee (NIMC) in 2020 to drive Sharing the Vision forward, to put the policy into practice and to ensure regular reporting to me as Minister for Mental Health.

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Government allocates largest budget in history to HSE National …

WEBThe HSE has this week (29 March) published the 2023 National Service Plan following approval by the Minister for Health Mr Stephen Donnelly. The National Service Plan (NSP) outlines the health and social care services to be provided to the people of Ireland this year.

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Department of Health gets new chief health and social care …

WEBThe Department of Health has added Fiona Steed as its new chief health and social care professional (HSCP) officer. Steed’s career spans 30 years in the health sector. In February 2021 she was the first HSCP to be appointed as directorate general manager in ULHG. As co-chair of the Integrated Care Working Group on chronic …

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Public consultation on national framework for open disclosure …

WEBMinister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has launched a public consultation on a draft national policy framework for open disclosure in the Irish health and social care sector.

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Health minister visits new nursing unit in Thomastown

WEBIreland’s Minister of Health has visited a community nursing unit and two other primary care centres in the country’s south east. The HSE entered a public private partnership with EquiSisk Community Care Partnership in December 2022 for the design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of seven community nursing units (including a …

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Minister launches healthcare assistance apprenticeship programme

WEB“It will advance the professionalism and the skillset of the role, and enhance its standing as a profession. We hope it will lead to more people considering the immensely rewarding role of healthcare assistant as becoming a more attractive career prospect and support the professional and personal development of those already in the profession.

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Ireland’s 15 biggest nursing home operators revealed

WEBIn order, from highest to lowest, the top 15 biggest nursing home providers by number of beds in Ireland are: Orpea, Mowlam, Carechoice, Virtue, Trinity/DomusVi, Silver Stream, Grace Healthcare, Sonas, Evergreen, Aperee/Ditchley, Brookhaven, Beechfield, Bartra Healthcare, Newbrook, Wygram/Curam. The report also reveals: “Not …

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Health and Social Care Board in Northern Ireland closes today

WEBThe Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) in Northern Ireland will officially close today, with responsibility for its functions transferring to the Department of Health. From April 1, HSCB staff will form part of the department’s new Strategic Planning and Performance Group. The closure is part of a wider transformation agenda to streamline

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HSE agrees to improve ‘unacceptable’ Cavan nursing home

WEBA County Cavan nursing home has been described as “overall unacceptable” by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). T he Sullivan Centre in Cavan was inspected in May of this year, and it was a mixed bag for the home which was at its maximum occupancy of 20 residents.. While the elder care facility received six …

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HSE apologises for nursing home where 22 residents died in one …

WEB0. Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) has apologised for the part it played in the deaths of 22 care home residents who were victims of a Covid-19 outbreak early in the pandemic. A new report detailing the investigation into the incident at Phoenix Park Community Nursing Unit at St Mary’s Hospital has now been published.

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Final reports published on Dunmurry Manor care failings

WEBThe review by CPEA, a Liverpool-based independent social services consultancy, was commissioned by the department in 2018. This followed the publication of the ‘Home Truths’ report on DMCH by the Commissioner for Older …

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