PULSE ULHG Staff Newsletter No. 172

Written on 30/11/2023
Mikeala McMahon



Keep up to date with your vaccines to protect yourself, your family and our patients.  

From now until Christmas we are going to draw a prize winner per site each week.

Listen to the experts on why you should get vaccinated:

In episode 33 of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast we learn about the importance of the COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, and the rationale behind these programmes.

Upcoming Clinics:

•Thurs 30th Nov: Croom Orthopaedic  Hospital  2pm-5pm
•Fri 1st Dec: St Ita’s Health centre 1.30pm-3.30pm
•Fri 1st Dec: Castletroy Primary Care Centre 10am-12pm



 


Reminder: Q4 Staff Webinar

The last staff webinar  for this year, takes place on Monday 4th December at 3pm. The Executive Management Team will discuss the following topics:

Professor Colette Cowan CEO  – Overview of the group and update on Health Regions.
Noreen Spillane Chief Operations Officer – Major Emergency Plan, Waiting List Achievements, Urgent and Emergency Care Achievements.
Gwen Ryan Director of Human Resources – Your Opinion Counts Survey 2023 results

Presentations will be followed by an open Q&A. You can ask questions during the webinar, or you can submit them in advance by emailing ulhgcommunications@hse.ie.

You can now register for the Webinar here (If this is your first time using Cisco Webex, please give yourself 15 minutes before the event starts to complete the registration process)

•Webinar number: 2732 296 6127
•Webinar password: Webinar (9324627 from phones and video systems)
•Join by phone : 01 5339982 or  01 5260058 | Access code: 273 137 70200

 


 


Milford Hospice Coffee morning in UMHL

The staff at University Maternity Hospital Limerick held a very successful Coffee morning in September in aid of Milford Hospice.

The staff raised €1,249.60.

Congratulations to everyone involved.



Pictured: Ann Cotter & Maria Dovey Colposcopy UMHL, Mary O’Brien CEO Milford Care Centre, Geraldine Morrissey Admin UMHL Elaine Smalle is missing from photo


 


Reminder: Christmas Fair UHL

Join us for the Christmas Fair, where you'll find food, crafts, jewellery, and amazing Christmas gifts!

Date: Thursday 7th December.

Time: 10am-5pm

Location: CERC entrance corridor, UHL.

Don't miss this chance to support local businesses while enjoying a day of festive cheer. See you there!




 


Outbreak Update

A Covid outbreak has been declared on Ward 1B in UHL.

All efforts should be made to reduce foot traffic through outbreak wards. This means a minimal number of team members should round on the affected wards.

It is essential that staff follow the below infection prevention and control fundamentals:

•Hand hygiene
•Appropriate use of PPE - including the use of FFP2 masks
•Cleaning of equipment after use
•Cleaning of environment