RD Vol 7 issue 24 Autumn 2012 - Rotunda Hospital
RD Vol 7 issue 24 Autumn 2012 - Rotunda Hospital
RD Vol 7 issue 24 Autumn 2012 - Rotunda Hospital
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Management Team<br />
T<br />
he Executive Management Team<br />
would like to take this opportunity<br />
to update you on some key matters<br />
relevant to the hospital at the present time.<br />
Activity<br />
Activity levels in the hospital remain very high.<br />
While there is a decrease in registrations for<br />
maternity care on the same period last year<br />
and a small decrease in births year to date, the<br />
demand for gynaecology consultations in the<br />
outpatient department has increased due to the<br />
cessation of routine gynaecology consultations<br />
in the Mater <strong>Hospital</strong>. There is also significant<br />
overcrowding in the NICU and a population<br />
with an increasing complexity of <strong>issue</strong>s.<br />
Increased demand is difficult to manage within<br />
our current space and staff resources and we<br />
are discussing this with the HSE to review all<br />
options for managing activity efficiently.<br />
Budget<br />
As reported previously our allocation from the<br />
HSE is short of what we need to continue the<br />
same level of service as last year. Despite a<br />
series of cost saving measures and one off<br />
savings we are predicting a deficit by year end.<br />
We encourage all staff to manage resources<br />
efficiently and economically. This includes<br />
managing sick leave, overtime and out of hours<br />
diagnostic testing.<br />
Strategic Plan<br />
We have progressed many elements of the<br />
Strategic Plan and continue to work on all<br />
aspects in line with the implementation plan<br />
timelines. Our Performance Management and<br />
Development System has been positively<br />
evaluated by staff involved to date. The<br />
communication plan is progressing with<br />
redevelopment of the hospital website which<br />
will enable better and more efficient<br />
communication with patients and reduce some<br />
of our current work processes and costs.<br />
Headcount<br />
We have been advised of a further reduction in<br />
our headcount for <strong>2012</strong>. The new controls for<br />
managing recruitment, overtime and agency<br />
<strong>issue</strong>d by the HSE in July will make local<br />
management difficult and will require all<br />
managers to ensure that efficient processes<br />
and staff management are in place so that<br />
patient care and safety is not compromised.<br />
New National Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong><br />
The announcement of any decision regarding<br />
the location of the new National Children’s<br />
<strong>Hospital</strong> has been deferred until after the<br />
Government summer recess.<br />
A Word<br />
<strong>Hospital</strong> Developments<br />
Dublin City Council want to work with us<br />
over the next few months to ensure that any<br />
plans the <strong>Hospital</strong> has for redevelopment on<br />
site comply with their overall strategic plans<br />
for Parnell Square as a whole.<br />
HARI<br />
Welcome to Ray Scully, the new CEO of<br />
HARI. We wish him the very best in his<br />
new role. The new board of HARI is now in<br />
place and we look forward to seeing HARI<br />
blossom with the new governance plan.<br />
Infection, Prevention and Control<br />
The third round of the national Hand<br />
Hygiene Audit was completed. We had an<br />
overall score of 83% which is less than our<br />
previous score. Continuing targeted<br />
educational sessions will be provided by the<br />
Infection Control Team. All staff must<br />
ensure that the ‘5 moments of hand<br />
hygiene’ are adhered to.<br />
Baby Friendly<br />
The <strong>Hospital</strong> has recently received<br />
re-designation as a Baby Friendly <strong>Hospital</strong>.<br />
Staff are commended on their commitment<br />
to maintaining this status.<br />
From<br />
<strong>Hospital</strong> Ball<br />
Please join us in celebration of 300 years<br />
since the birth of the <strong>Rotunda</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong><br />
Founder, Bartholomew Mosse.<br />
Date: 17th November<br />
Time: 7:30pm<br />
Venue: Four Seasons,<br />
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4<br />
Ticket Price: TBC<br />
Quality, Safety and Risk Management<br />
The publication of the “Tallaght Report” has<br />
prompted the <strong>Hospital</strong> Board of Governors to<br />
undertake a review of governance structures<br />
throughout the hospital and those staff who<br />
have been involved or contributed to this<br />
review are sincerely thanked. Patient safety<br />
is the most important priority for all areas of<br />
the hospital and the launch of the National<br />
Standards for Safer Better Healthcare in June<br />
has highlighted this. These standards are<br />
mandatory and we will be conducting a self<br />
assessment against these standards over the<br />
next few months. All staff have a<br />
responsibility for patient safety and should<br />
contribute to the self assessment in whatever<br />
way they can.<br />
The hospital is currently undertaking a Gap<br />
analysis against the National Post Mortem<br />
Standards.<br />
Finally, we were delighted to host the<br />
recent launch of the Dublin North East<br />
Neonatal Network. This development will<br />
result in better collaboration between the<br />
maternity units in Cavan, Drogheda and the<br />
<strong>Rotunda</strong> allowing for more efficient and better<br />
care to premature babies and their families.<br />
Dr Sam Coulter-Smith<br />
Master<br />
Ms Margaret Philbin<br />
Director of Midwifery/Nursing<br />
Ms Pauline Treanor<br />
Secretary/Group General Manager<br />
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