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One tenth of new nurses hired for GUH have returned from overseas
One in 10 nurses hired by Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park) since January has returned from overseas.
Galwegians asked vote for their local nursing homes
Nursing Homes Ireland is issuing a rallying call for people to recognise and celebrate nursing home residents and those providing care in nursing homes in our local communities.
Connolly welcomes support of Regional Health Forum in remedying position of Galway psychiatric unit
Councillor Catherine Connolly has welcomed the support of the Regional Health Forum regarding her motion suggesting the Forum receive an urgent report on what steps have been taken by HSE West to remedy the position of the psychiatric unit in Galway. Ms Connolly was speaking in relation to the ongoing health and safety concerns of the staff and those of the Mental Health Commission.
Psychiatric nurses set to take industrial action next week
Psychiatric nurses at University Hospital Galway will begin industrial action next week in a bid to ensure a safer environment for staff and patients at the hospital's acute psychiatric unit.
Dozens of violent assaults on nurses forced work refusal at city psychiatric unit
An unprecedented number of assaults on nurses at University Hospital Galway’s acute psychiatric unit in the past four months was at the centre of their decision to refuse to go on duty yesterday (Wednesday) morning at 7.30am. At the time of going to press night staff had remained on duty to run the service in the interim.
Memorial fundraiser for Galway respite pioneer
A special fundraiser in memory of respite pioneer Helen Hughes will take place in the Clayton Hotel on Saturday.
Ninety nursing and midwifery posts secured for Mullingar Hospital
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has secured 90 nursing and midwifery posts in the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar following negotiations with local management.
Promoting excellence to be theme of major nursing and midwifery conference in city next month
The 5th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, hosted by NUI Galway’s School of Nursing and Midwifery, will be held from 30-31 March. The conference is organised in partnership with the Nursing and Midwifery Planning Development, HSE West/Mid West.
Overcrowding drops off sharply at Mayo General
The overcrowding problem at Mayo General Hospital, which saw 36 patients on trolleys waiting to be admitted on Tuesday, appeared to have eased yesterday (Thursday).
Emergency department overcrowding woes set to continue for weeks
The overcrowding crisis at public hospital emergency departments is set to continue for several more weeks due to the seasonal surge in demand for services.
