PULSE ULHG Staff Newsletter No. 209

Written on 16/04/2024
Katrina Quinlan


Reminder : Nursing & Midwifery Strategy Launch



All staff are invited to join the Clinical Director of Nursing and Midwifery at the official launch of the Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027 “Relationship Centred Care”

Date: Wednesday April 17

Time: 2pm

Location: CERC auditorium

Webinar Link

Webinar password: Nursing24 (68774642 from phones and video systems)


 


Making Every Contact Count (MECC) 

Many staff are already seeing the benefits of Making Every Contact Count ( MECC) with their patients, service users and clients.

MECC is a behaviour change programme aimed at the prevention and management of chronic disease. The course is designed to provide health professionals with the knowledge and skills to carry out a brief intervention with patients or service users.

 



Update:

The MECC eLearning training programme certification has been modified. The eLearning now takes a total time of 3 hours (reduced from 4 hours) covering the six core modules;

2 x  Health Behaviour Change; ‘Introduction to Behaviour Change’ and ‘Skills into Practice’

4 x Topic Modules on ‘Tobacco’, ‘Alcohol & Drugs’, ‘Healthy Eating’ and ‘Physical Activity’.

Two new modules on ‘Talking about Overweight & Obesity’ and ‘Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing’ are available on completion of the core modules. Completion of the additional modules is encouraged to make the most of your learning and will now provide additional certification. CPD points are available.

How to access MECC modules on HSeLanD

•Log into your HSeLanD Account
•Search for Making Every Contact Count eLearning modules in search bar
•Enrol in course

 


Free six-week virtual programme: Building Healthy Eating Habits



Mid West Community Healthcare, Health & Wellbeing Division invites staff to attend the above programme.

Date: Monday 13th of May – Monday 24th June 2024

Time: 6.45 – 7.45 pm

Where: Virtual -  Microsoft Teams

 The Building Healthy Eating Habits is Free, interactive and covers lots of topics including:

•Getting the Basics Right 

•Lunch and mealtime planning and shopping 

•Gut health 

•Fibre & much more 

Once registered you will receive free resources each week to support you to make small changes.

See poster attached to this email for registration details. Please share and / or print and display where appropriate.


 


ICNET Support Email

If you have any queries / log on/password/disabled account issues with ICNET please use the following new email to log them ICNET.ULHG@hse.ie


 


Joseph Cassidy ODON Ennis: Correct Contact Details

Please ensure when contacting Joseph (Joe) Cassidy Operational Director of Nursing Ennis Hospital you use the following email address: Joseph.Cassidy@hse.ie  

There is another Joe Cassidy on the global HSE list.


 


ULHG Generator testing

Generator testing taking place this week:

More information contact : Roger O'Brien, Maintenance Department e-mail: Roger.OBrien@hse.ie

Date

Time

Location

Wed 17 April

1.30pm-4pm

Croom

Thurs 18 April

8am-2pm

UMHL

Sat 20 April

9am – 1pm

UHL



Professional Pathway Roadshow - Limerick

All staff are invited to the Professional Pathway Roadshow  UL City Centre Campus on Wednesday 17th April from 1pm – 2.15pm. 



Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to enhance your skillset or a newcomer embarking on your career path, this event promises to offer: 

·Information on funding initiatives to upskill. 

·Practical advice on returning to education as a professional learner. 

·Inspiration to navigate your way forward.

·A chance to ask any burning questions.

You can let us know you will be attending beforehand by registering below or simply drop in on the day. 

Let us know you are coming 

 


 


Ready, Set, Cycle: 8 April-17 May




As part of Week 2 of the Ready, Set, Cycle Programme, the HSE Cycle to Work Scheme is being promoted across UL Hospitals Group; click here for more information.

The scheme is a tax incentive encouraging you to cycle to and from work. Under the scheme, employers pay for bicycles and bicycle equipment for their employees, and you pay your employer back through a salary-sacrifice arrangement. You are not liable for tax, PRSI or Universal Social Charge on your repayments.

There are 3 limits, depending on the type of bicycle you purchase:

€3000 on cargo and ecargo bikes

€1500 on pedelecs and eBikes

€1250 for other bikes