SIVUH News
Hygiene Quality Improvement Plan
The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital has published its updated Quality Improvement Plan following the unannounced inspection by HIQA in April 2013. The plan specifies the findings of the report of the inspection and the hospital's actions to ensure improvements and rectifications and is available by clicking here. Most items are completed. The Hospital welcomes the input and support of HIQA into this vital quality process.
IRISH PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY
Annual Conference 10th - 11th October
See brochure for further information
Medical Dermatology for Non Dermatologists Course
The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital is pleased to launch an interactive web-based 6 week course on medical dermatology from 8th October.
Target participants: General practitioners, Physicians, NCHDs (limited to 50 participants per course).
Cost: €250
CPD: 9.5 hours external CPD (Internal CPD and audit also included)
See attached flyer for more information
See here to register and for course information: www.medicaldermatologymodule.com
This year’s Evening Echo Women’s mini-marathon will take place on Sunday 15th September 2013 @ 1 P.M.
PLEASE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE HOSPITAL
AND HELP TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT SERVICE FOR OUR CANCER PATIENTS, ELDERLY, CHILDREN, RHEUMATOLOGY PATIENTS, DIABETIC PATIENTS, PAIN MEDICINE PATIENTS AND SURGICAL PATIENTS
T-shirts and Sponsorship Cards are available from Niamh McCarthy, CEO Secretary at 021 4926169, email: mccarthy.niamh@sivuh.ie
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE ONLINE AT www.eveningecho.ie/minimarathon
SIVUH wins National Q Mark Award for Hygiene and Food Safety
See attached article from the Evening Echo, 8th October 2012, highlighting the national award for best hygiene and food safety which was won by the SIVUH.
This is the fourth year in a row that we have achieved this award.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Pauline Hannafin and all her staff for achieving this outstanding result.
Regards, Ger O’Callaghan. 10/10/12.
South Infirmary - Victoria University Hospital Emergency Department Closure from 29th of July 2012 onwards
The Emergency Department (ED) at the South Infirmary - Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) closed on 29th of July 2012 at 8.00pm.
From that date forward, ED Services will no longer be provided at SIVUH and patients needing emergency treatment should go to the Emergency Department at either the Mercy University Hospital or Cork University Hospital. People with minor injuries should attend the Mercy Urgent Care Centre in Gurranabraher on the grounds of the former St Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital (open 7 days a week - 8.00am to 6.00pm).
SIVUH will continue to provide a 24 hour emergency service to Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) patients only. The Sexual Assault Treatment Unit will also remain open on a 24 hour basis.
In an emergency, the Ambulance Service can be contacted on 999 or 112.
For further information please click here
Consultant Updates
Dr. Arthur Jackson has been appointed to the post of Consultant Physician in Infectious Diseases by the HSE based at Cork University Hospital (27.5 hours per week), the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (6.5 hours per week) and the Mercy University Hospital (3 hours per week) commencing employment with effect from 1st July 2012.
Ms. Sinead Boran has been appointed to the post of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (s.i. Paediatric Orthopaedic surgery) by the HSE to be based at South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital (20 hours per week), Cork University Hospital (17 hours per week). This is a new post. Ms. Boran will commence 1st August 2012
Mr. Shane Guerin has been appointed to the post of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon by the HSE to be based at South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital, Cork (19 hours per week) and Cork University Hospital (18 hours per week) commencing employment with effect from 6th August 2012. This is a replacement post.
Hospital Pharmacy of the Year 2012
Congratulations to the SIVUH Pharmacy Team who won Hospital Pharmacy of the Year 2012 at the National Pharmacy Awards in May.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the winner of the best SpR presentation given at the RCPI meeting on vulvovaginal disease held in SIVUH. See here for more details.
University College Cork & South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital
Vulvo-vaginal disease study day for General Practioners. Saturday 19th of May. 9.30-1.30pm. Venue: UCC- Western Gateway Building.
Places limited –please register at: www.ucc.ie/gpstudy2012. See here for further details.
Paediatric Orthopaedic service
As part of the reorganisation of acute hospital services in Cork city, the elective Paediatric Orthopaedic service (inpatient, day and outpatients) has recommenced and is now based in the South Infirmary–Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH).
Dr. Colm Taylor, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, special interest paediatric orthopaedic surgery, has recently taken up appointment in SIVUH and Cork University Hospital (CUH). Referrals to this service will now be accepted for children residing in the Cork and Kerry region. The Paediatric Orthopaedic trauma service will continue to be provided in CUH.
The elective orthopaedic outpatient service will continue to be provided at the former St. Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital (SMOH) now known as St. Mary’s Health Campus until further notice.
29/02/12
Cork Oncologists going the Distance for Cancer Research at Marathon De Paris in memory of Prof. Gerry O'Sullivan
Dr. Seamus O’Reilly and his oncology team in Cork will fly the flag for Breakthrough Cancer Research and Cork Cancer Research Centre at the Marathon de Paris.
Three members of Cork’s oncology team will go the distance to participate in the upcoming 26 mile Marathon De Paris on 15th April in memory of world renowned cancer research pioneer, the late Professor Gerry O’Sullivan.
Facing the challenge are Dr. Seamus O’Reilly, distinguished Consultant Medical Oncologist at Cork’s Mercy and South Infirmary Victoria University Hospitals and Cork University Hospital, along with his research and oncology registrar colleagues Jodie Battley and Alan O’Shea.
Click here for more information and details on how you can support.
04/04/12
Orthopaedic services, Elective Plastic Surgery and new Regional Elective Pain Medicine Centre
Elective orthopaedic services transferred from SMOH to SIVUH on 12th December 2011. New orthopaedic theatres have been built at SIVUH to accommodate this move. Elective orthopaedic surgery ceased at SMOH on 25th November to accommodate the service transfer. Orthopaedic trauma rehabilitation patients transferred on 5th December 2011. Trauma/emergency orthopaedic surgery will continue to be delivered in Cork University Hospital (CUH). Outpatient appointments for Orthopaedic services will continue at SMOH until further notice.
12/12/11
Cardiology Services Relocated
SIVUH Cardiology Services have relcoated to the Cardiac Renal Centre in Cork University Hospital. Patients attending the Warfarin Clinic at SIVUH will continue to do so.
28/11/11
Consultant Updates
Dr. Catherine (Cate) Gleeson has been appointed to the full time post of permanent Consultant Dermatologist to the South Infirmary-Victoria University Hospital. This is a new post and the appointment is effective from Monday 3rd October 2011.
Consultant Updates
Dr. Lesley Ann Murphy has been appointed to the post of Consultant Dermatologist from 07/06/11. This is the permanent replacement for Dr. Fergus Lyons.
Dr. Michael O’Connell has been appointed to the post of permanent Consultant Dermatologist and will assume duties from 07/06/11. This is a new post.
13/05/11
Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
Since April 2011, parents of all babies born at Cork University Maternity Hospital are offered a hearing screen for their baby.
One to two babies in every 1,000 are born with a hearing loss in one or both ears. Most babies born with a hearing loss are born into families with no history of hearing loss so it is important to screen all babies as early as possible. The hearing screen will usually be carried out while the baby is settled or sleeping at the mother's bedside. Any baby who does not have a clear response from the screen will be seen for a full audiological (hearing) assessment at the Audiology Clinic (hearing clinic) in Cork University Hospital.
Kindness of People - SIVUH
Please click here to view the Kindness of People Article published in the Examiner on 28/01/11 regarding staff in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital.
Consultant Retirement
Mr. Denis Richardson, Consultant Surgeon has retired as of 30/11/10. Mr. Noel O’Brien has been secured as Temporary Consultant General Surgeon to the SIVUH from the 01/12/10.
Consultant Dermatologist Information
From 18/10/10 Dr. Lyndsey Paul & Dr. Michael O’Connell have been appointed to the post of Temporary Consultant Dermatologist, replacing Dr. Fergus Lyons.
29/10/2010
New Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Mr. Christopher Cotter has been jointly appointed to the post of Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. Referrals are now being accepted. more information
See Consultant updates for your information below:
- Dr. Derville O’Shea has been appointed to the post of Consultant Haematologist from 05/07/10. This is a joint appointment based at Cork University Hospital, South Infirmary/Victoria Hospital and Bantry General Hospital.
- Dr. David Molloy will commence in the post of Professor / Consultant in Geriatric Medicine (Chair in Clinical Gerontology & Rehabilitation) from 01/09/10. This is a joint academic appointment by University College Cork,the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital and St. Finbarr’s Rehabilitation & Continuing Care Units.
16/08/10
SIVUH Online GP Referral Service. Clinics currently available to refer online to. 23/03/10
- Chest Pain Assessment Unit
- Dr Michelle Murphy - Pigmented Lesion Clinic
- Dr John Bourke - General Dermatology Clinic
- Dr John Bourke - Dermatitis Clinic
- Ms Deirdre O’Hanlon - General Surgery Clinics
- Mr Patrick Sheahan - OtolaryngologyHead, Neck & Thyroid Surgery Clinic
- Mr Gerard O’Leary - OtolaryngologyHead, Neck & Thyroid Surgery Clinic
- Mr Denis Richardson - General Surgery Clinics
- Mr Peter O’Sullivan - OtolaryngologyHead, Neck & Thyroid Surgery Clinic
- Mr Sean T. O’Sullivan - Plastic Surgery Clinic
- Mr Adrian Ireland - General Surgery Clinics
- Dr Gerry Fahy and Dr Peter Kelly – Cardiology Clinics
- Dr Mark Phelan - Rheumatology Rapid Access Assessment Form
New Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Suzanne Timmons has been appointed to the post of Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Geriatric Medicine effective from 01/02/10.
ENT Otolaryngology Head & Neck Information recently added to the SIVUH website. 30/07/09.
SIVUH GP Online Referral Service
- Cork GPs start to refer patients online - Irish Times 14/07/09
- http://www.corkindependent.com/lifestyle/lifestyle/sivuh-extends-pioneering-online-referral-system/- Cork Independent 23/07/09
- http://www.corkman.ie/news/call-for-online-gp-system-to-be-extended-1837363.html- The Corkman 23/07/09
- Hospital Benefits from online referral system- Sunday Business Post, 27/09/09, page 33 Right hand side.
Attention Evening Echo Mini Marathon Runners on Sunday 26th September 2010 at 1pm. Take the opportunity to raise funds for our Oncology Unit
T-Shirts And Sponsorship Cards are available from Niamh Mccarthy, CEO Secretary at Telephone:021 4926169.
Register to participate online at www.Corkminimarathon.Com
Hospital Casemix
The hospital again received a positive casemix adjustment in its 2009 funding allocation from the HSE. This adjustment is a reflection of the high efficiency levels maintained in the hospital.
SIVUH Online GP Referral Service.
Clinics currently available to refer online to. 23/03/10
- Chest Pain Assessment Unit
- Dr Michelle Murphy - Pigmented Lesion Clinic
- Dr John Bourke - General Dermatology Clinic
- Dr John Bourke - Dermatitis Clinic
- Ms Deirdre O’Hanlon - General Surgery Clinics
- Mr Patrick Sheahan - OtolaryngologyHead, Neck & Thyroid Surgery Clinic
- Mr Gerard O’Leary - OtolaryngologyHead, Neck & Thyroid Surgery Clinic
- Mr Denis Richardson - General Surgery Clinics
- Mr Peter O’Sullivan - OtolaryngologyHead, Neck & Thyroid Surgery Clinic
- Mr Sean T. O’Sullivan - Plastic Surgery Clinic
- Mr Adrian Ireland - General Surgery Clinics
- Dr Gerry Fahy and Dr Peter Kelly – Cardiology Clinics
- Dr Mark Phelan - Rheumatology Rapid Access Assessment Form
New Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Suzanne Timmons has been appointed to the post of Senior Lecturer / Consultant in Geriatric Medicine effective from 01/02/10.
New Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Mr. Christopher Cotter has been jointly appointed by CUH to the post of Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon.This is effective from 19th October 2009, sessional commitment.
ENT Otolaryngology Head & Neck Information recently added to the SIVUH website. 30/07/09.
SIVUH GP Online Referral Service
- Cork GPs start to refer patients online - Irish Times 14/07/09
- http://www.corkindependent.com/lifestyle/lifestyle/sivuh-extends-pioneering-online-referral-system/- Cork Independent 23/07/09
- http://www.corkman.ie/news/call-for-online-gp-system-to-be-extended-1837363.html- The Corkman 23/07/09
- Hospital Benefits from online referral system- Sunday Business Post, 27/09/09, page 33 Right hand side.