Plan for Clinical RAMU Downtime
On Thursday 30 May , the existing RAMU at UHL will be removed to facilitate building works related to 96 Bed Block B. All services will have vacated the Clinical RAMU by the close of business tomorrow 29 May.
The reconfiguration and setup of the new temporary RAMU in the front car park will be completed within a 6-week timeframe. Operational Services (OSD), in collaboration with Directorate colleagues, have developed a temporary relocation plan for RAMU for this six weeks period. The Estates team is working on design options to accommodate the Clinical RAMU permanently.
Below see the displacement contingency plan for the coming weeks.
OSD have been working with all Directorates, their teams and stakeholders to ensure everyone is aware of the temporary change of location. Patients will be informed of the relocation in advance, signage will also be in place to assist patients in the transition.
A working group will convene in one week to review the transition progress, with subsequent weekly reviews to provide support and assurance. Thank you for your cooperation.
| Speciality Clinic Displaced | New Clinical Location | Lead person/persons of responsibility |
| DVT Clinic (existing patients) | CF Unit | Maura Fitzgerald and Dr Denis O’Keeffe |
| DVT Clinical Pathway (new patients) | AMAU | Maura Fitzgerald, Dr Denis O’Keeffe and Tina Fitzgerald |
| Administration DVT | Modular Build Carpark 3 | Maura Fitzgerald |
| Diabetes Nursing | Diabetic Day Centre | Ber Murphy, Majella Corkery and Dr Eoin Noctor |
| Diabetes Dietetics | Diabetic Day Centre | Ber Murphy, Majella Corkery, Dr Eoin Noctor and Sheila Bowers |
| Anticoagulation Clinic | OPD 1 Phlebotomy Rooms | Maura Fitzgerald, Debroah Bourke (CNS Anticoagulation) and Dr Denis O’Keeffe |
| Respiratory | CF Unit | Ber Murphy, Majella Corkery and Dr Eoin Noctor/ Dr Gareth Quinn |
| Epilepsy | CF Unit | Ber Murphy, Majella Corkery and Dr Eoin Noctor/ Dr Gareth Quinn |
| Epilepsy Administration | Modular Build Carpark 3 | Ber Murphy and Majella Corkery |
| Older Persons | Bookable room opposite AFU | Ber Murphy and Majella Corkery |
| OT/SLT | OPD 1 | Shirley Reale and Julia Cotter |
SUB 3 Temporary Generator Test UHL
Temporary Generator testing in SUB 3 LV MDB at the entrance to carpark 2 will be occurring today Tuesday 28 May from 3pm – 6pm.
It is expected no loss of power should be experienced during the transition from one power source to the other.
Maintenance staff will be on site to deal with any issues that may arise. For more information contact Suraj Rajan ULHG Maintenance Manager (electrical) suraj.rajan@hse.ie / 061 485064.
Maintenance Works - Main Theatre UHL
UHL Main Theatre maintenance works will take place on the below dates:
The Waiting Bay Area is out of use from 9pm-7am on these dates.
Theatre recovery (PACU) will facilitate pre-op patients as an interim measure throughout this period.
Nursing 9s
Nursing 9s allows for an open discussion forum for all nurses within the hospital group to present on topics in which they have an interest. Each presentation is 9 minutes and uses 9 slides.
For further information, contact ALERT Co-ordinator Info.alert@hse.ie
Blood Donation Clinics in Limerick
The Irish Blood Transfusion Services are holding Blood donation Clinics in Limerick next week. Thousands of people require blood transfusions every year and by becoming a blood donor you can contribute to help people recover from serious illness and lead healthy lives.
Clinic Details
Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May, The Castletroy Park Hotel from 4.20pm to 7.40pm
New and existing blood donors welcome.
Appointments can be made by phoning 1800 222 111.
Existing Donors also have the option to book their appointments online. You can visit any clinic 90 days after your last donation.
HSE National Consent Policy - Podcast on Consent
In the latest episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox and guest Elaine McCaughley from the HSE National Office for Human Rights and Equality discuss the HSE’s National Consent Policy.
Elaine emphasises the policy's focus on the person making their own decisions about their health and social care, ensuring informed and voluntary consent. They explore challenges in mental health services and the role of family in cases like dementia, highlighting the human rights-based approach to care and the respect for individual autonomy and decision-making capacity.
Listen and share wherever you get your Podcasts or watch on the HSE Health and Wellbeing YouTube channel.
