Ennis General Hospital has fared well in a HIQA inspection focussing on cleanliness and hygiene
The report published yesterday by HIQA follows an unannounced inspection of Ennis General on September 4th last
Officials assessed the Fergus and Burren Wards, both of which are in the new 50-bed state of the art facility which opened late last year
The physical environment in both wards was deemed very clean, with few exceptions, and the report states this protected people’s dignity and privacy as well as reducing the spread of infections
Regarding hand hygiene, inspectors found that while training in this area is mandatory, and that regular audits are undertaken, four of a fourteen potential hygiene opportunities were missed
On Friday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Dr Con Cronin, Clinical Director with the Medicine Directorate of University Limerick Hospital Group to get the HSE reaction to the reports.
The Bishop of Killaloe Kieran O’Reilly joined John in studio ahead of Mission Sunday this weekend
He said he hopes that in spite of the economic challenges that the government would not neglect its commitment to the developing world
Bishop O’Reilly also expressed concern at the government decision to cut the overseas aid budget by 14.1million euro saying this is the sixth year in succession that the overseas aid budget has been cut and the decision leaves us far short of the commitments that we have made at the United Nations and will have a great impact on the poorest of our brothers and sisters in the developing world
He’s also urging people of the Diocese to be generous in their support of the annual Mission appeal which takes place this weekend.
A 41 year old man has been charged with the murder of Elaine O’Hara
The married father of two was arrested yesterday morning at his home in Foxrock in Co. Dublin and was questioned by Gardai throughout the night
36 year old Elaine O’Hara’s remains were found in the Dublin mountains last month – she had been missing for over a year
Cars, phones and computers were seized at his home and are being examined by Gardai
Irish Mirror Crime Correspondent Cathal McMahon had the latest on the story.
In our Morning Focus Health Matters slot we speak with Dr Finn from the Ennis Family Medical Centre
Today Dr Finn dealt with health queries for the under 5’s
Doctor Maire Finn is from the Ennis Family Medical Centre, and will be joining us again next Friday for more medical advice
You can always send us your thoughts and queries by email focus@clare.fm, but if you have concerns or queries about your own health right now please contact your local GP
Cratloe farmer and General Secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheepfarmers’ Association Eddie Punch had a word about changes effecting farmers in the budget
They include:
New €60 suckler payment
€40m for beef and suckler schemes
No change to Disadvantaged Area Payments
VAT rebate on milk, meat, grain increased to 5%
Grassland Sheep Scheme up by €1m to €14m
Disappointment for 13,000 farmers leaving REPS4
€15m scheme for dairy farm improvements.
Well Being Support Group is underway at the East Clare Community Coop in Scarriff
It is intended for those struggling with or who have struggled with mental health issues and takes place for the next seven Mondays at 10am and 7pm
Keith Young is one of the faciltators of the course- Keith has first hand experience with mental health issues and hopes to inspire others to be open about their feelings and look for peer support without feeling ashamed
This is not intended as a replacement for psychotherapy/medication/GP care but as a way of complimenting existing support structures
If you would like to get involved or find out more email- eastclarecoop@gmail.com or call 061 921 536.
The Walk of Life in aid of Milford Hospice is taking place in 1 Clare location and 6 Limerick locations tomorrow at 12 noon
Join Davy Fitzgerald and Liam McCarthy as they lead the walk in Sixmilebridge Registration €10
Martin Kiely – organiser of The Walk of Life – spoke with John and encouraged people to come along and support.
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