Powered by Prosecco 🍾🤦🏼‍♀️💃🏼🪅 from the physiotherapy department Portiuncula Hospital outlines what constitutes our MDT services and practical considerations of how and when they can help #enhancedinduction #patientsafety #NCHDs CORU Ireland HSEWestNorthWest #patientsafety Academic Office GUH NDTP

Ailbhe Hayes from Hayes and Hayes pharmacy Portumna outlines the practical aspects of a discharge prescription / considerations for MDA / high tech drugs / Blister packs and legal requirements #NCHDs HSEWestNorthWest #patientsafety Academic Office GUH NDTP #enhancedinduction

Dr James Barton from Marina House Medical Ballinasloe outlines the dos and do note of an effective discharge summary from a GP perspective. #NCHDs HSEWestNorthWest #patientsafety Academic Office GUH NDTP #enhancedinduction Dr. John Barton

Our #IPC team Portiuncula Hospital outlined the importance of #HandHygiene and #ANTT as the central tenet of sterile procedural skills stations during the #NCHD #EnhancedInduction HSEWestNorthWest ICAPSS University of Galway CMNHS Academic Office GUH NDTP

Day 2 of our IMG enhanced induction and standardised clinical skills training kicks off with our General Manager James Keane welcoming the trainees to Portiuncula Hospital and outlining #imc professional standards #patientsafety HSEWestNorthWest NDTP

Kathy Higgins from PUH Chaplain service and ADON Mary Barrett outlines the history of the hospital and Ballinasloe town. Cultural, pastoral and Spiritual considerations for #NCHDs of all faiths and none HSEWestNorthWest Academic Office GUH NDTP #enhancedinduction Regina Mulvey Dowling

Dr Anthony highlights the critical aspect of a clear, concise and competent clinical note. Also highlighting #IMC guidance and rules around same. No record no defence. #NCHDs HSEWestNorthWest Academic Office GUH NDTP #enhancedinduction #patientsafety

Mr Basit Surgeon Portiuncula Hospital outlines the practical aspects of NG insertion. Consider Patient Process and Problems. Highly practical talk followed by 1:1 clinical skills training #NCHDs HSEWestNorthWest Academic Office GUH NDTP #enhancedinduction #patientsafety

Day 2 Clinical skills. St Brigid would be in safe hands. Hand Hygiene, Venipuncture, CVC access, ECG, blood culture. Excellent setup by Regina Mulvey Dowling and supported by nursing and medical faculty Portiuncula Hospital #patientsafety HSEWestNorthWest National Simulation Office NDTP Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

And that is a wrap. Many thanks for the faculty over the two days who helped make this a success. Impressive showcase of interprofessional simulation expertise with multiple stakeholders Regina Mulvey Dowling #enhancedinduction #patientsafety ICAPSS University of Galway CMNHS NDTP

Equipment, consumables, PPGS may differ between healthcare systems. IMGs value this opportunity for clinical skill practice in a safe space. #PatientSafety #ANTT

Excellent & funny talks describing some of the challenges they initially faced in adjusting to life in a new linguistic, cultural & professional environment.

Congratulations to Oisin O Domhnaill SHO and Alex Rose CNS who presented their poster @ the #NOCA25 annual conference from an audit Portiuncula Hospital on Dose adjusting diabetic medications in CKD #patientsafety #audit National Office of Clinical Audit CORU Ireland HSEWestNorthWest University of Galway CMNHS

Congratulations to Pharmacists Serena Sorbello and Aoife McInerney who presented posters @ the #NOCA25 annual conference from audits Portiuncula Hospital on time critical medications and paediatric medication plans in EOL #patientsafety #audit National Office of Clinical Audit CORU Ireland HSEWestNorthWest

Well done to Paul O'Hara and the team who hosted #enchancedinduction

Well done Aoife & very well deserved 👏

Status Epilepticus Paediatric simulation with expert debrief & interesting discussion. Consultant & senior Nursing participation in simulation playing a vital role in the refinement & enhancement of patient care and safety.

STEMI Sim 3MB Good recognition & understanding of clinical steps in the immediate management of person presenting with STEMI #Protocol37 #PCI Discharged home a week later with good cardiac rehab advice on secondary prevention & lifestyle advice.Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway

Portiuncula University Hospital ran a successful open day event for Intern Nursing Careers, the day commenced with speakers from different specialties along with previous students highlighting the many different career options available. Well done to all involved 👏

Simulation bridges the theory practice gap, prepares Nurse Interns for clinical practice, and fosters interprofessional teamwork Portiuncula Hospital Nurse Intern Open Day #SBE #Clinicalskills #interprofessionalteamwork