SIVUH Archive News

SIVUH piloting the National Electronic General GP Referral project - Completion of migration to Healthlink.ie

Dear GP / Hospital Referrers

Further to my two previous emails on 6^th and 19^th May, we have now moved the remainder of the specialities available for online referral to SIVUH from our own website to the Healthlink site. The move has been very successful to date with over 139 referrals received since the 12^th May 2014.

From the 3^rd June 2014 the following SIVUH specialities will all be available for online referral via Healthlinkwww.healthlink.ie:

• General Surgery,
• ENT,
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology,
• Plastic Surgery,
• Rheumatology,
• Maxillo-Facial Surgery,
• Pain Medicine, 
• Orthopaedics

The link to our Rheumatology Rapid Access Assessment of Severe Osteoporosis - Dr Mark Phelan form is now available under the GPs Section in our Internet site. Please visit: http://www.sivuh.ie/gps/rheumatologyrapidaccessassessmentofsevereosteoporosis.html to access this printable / downloadable form.

Please note for those of you not currently usingonline systems to send in referrals:

In compliance with the HSE National Outpatient Performance Improvement Programme, a new Central Appointments Office was opened in the South Infirmary Victoria -University Hospital on Monday 14th January 2013.

We would greatly appreciate if you could ensure thatall new OPD referrals areaddressed to theCentralAppointments Office to avoid unnecessary delays inrecording / triaging referrals. Fulladdress below:

Central Appointments Office,

Consultant (full name and specialty only if required)

South Infirmary Victoria - University Hospital,

Old Blackrock Rd,

Cork.

I wish to thank you most sincerely for your continued support to the SIVUH online referrals system over the years and request you continue it further via the new online referrals system www.healthlink.ie. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the staff from the National Electronic General GP Referral Pilot Project for their assistance in this Pilot Scheme.

Kind regards

Juliette

28/05/14

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.

Medical Dermatology for Non-Dermatologists 2014

The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital & Dermcloud are pleased to launch an interactive web-based 6 week course on medical dermatologyMore Details Click Here

SIVUH Tobacco Free Campus January 2014

A smoke free Directive is being rolled out by the HSE South in accordance with the Tobacco Control Framework and the National Service Plan which requests that 100% of hospital campuses would be smoke free by 2013. As the SIVUH has a service level agreement with the HSE we are incorporated into this initiative. In this regard it has been decided that The SIVUH campus will go smoke free from Monday 6th of January 2014.

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.

Paediatric Dermatology & Allergy for Non-Dermatologists Course Flyer page

The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital & Dermcloud are pleased tolaunch an interactive web-based 6 week course on paediatric dermatology & allergy

Target participants: General practitioners, paediatricians, NCHDs (limited to 60 participants per course)

Cost:         250 Euro

CPD:          9 hours external CPD

For more information please click here

SIVUH piloting the National Electronic General GP Referral project - Completion of migration to Healthlink.ie

Dear GP / Hospital Referrers

Further to my two previous emails on 6^th and 19^th May, we have now moved the remainder of the specialities available for online referral to SIVUH from our own website to the Healthlink site. The move has been very successful to date with over 139 referrals received since the 12^th May 2014.

From the 3^rd June 2014 the following SIVUH specialities will all be available for online referral via Healthlinkwww.healthlink.ie:

• General Surgery,
• ENT,
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology,
• Plastic Surgery,
• Rheumatology,
• Maxillo-Facial Surgery,
• Pain Medicine, 
• Orthopaedics

The link to our Rheumatology Rapid Access Assessment of Severe Osteoporosis - Dr Mark Phelan form is now available under the GPs Section in our Internet site. Please visit: http://www.sivuh.ie/gps/rheumatologyrapidaccessassessmentofsevereosteoporosis.html to access this printable / downloadable form.

Please note for those of you not currently using online systems to send in referrals:

In compliance with the HSE National Outpatient Performance Improvement Programme, a new Central Appointments Office was opened in the South Infirmary Victoria -University Hospital on Monday 14th January 2013.

We would greatly appreciate if you could ensure that all new OPD referrals are addressed to the Central Appointments Office to avoid unnecessarydelays in recording / triaging referrals. Full address below:

Central Appointments Office,

Consultant (full name and specialty only if required)

South Infirmary Victoria - University Hospital,

Old Blackrock Rd,

Cork.

I wish to thank you most sincerely for your continued support to the SIVUH online referrals system over the years and request you continue it further via the new online referrals system www.healthlink.ie. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the staff from the National Electronic General GP Referral Pilot Project for their assistance in this Pilot Scheme.

Kind regards

Juliette

28/05/14

Free Saturday morning skin cancer screening clinic in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital

More than 100 people attended a free Saturday morning skin cancer screening clinic in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital recently. The event was organised by Consultant Dermatologists, Dr. Johnny Bourke, Dr Michelle Murphy and Dr Michael O’Connell as part of Euromelanoma Day 2014 and they was assisted by Carmel O’Sullivan (Dermatology Specialist nurse)and Alma Spillane OPD Nurse Manager.

Euro-Melanoma is a pan-European prevention campaign against skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. It is also the easiest to cure, if diagnosed and treated early. When allowed to progress, however, skin cancer can result in disfigurement and even death.  The South Infirmary Hospital provides regional dermatology and skin cancer services for the Cork/Kerry region. The screening day serves to highlight awareness of skin cancer amongst the general public and to encourage self checks for new or changing skin lesions.

23/05/14

SIVUH piloting the National Electronic General GP Referral project

Dear GPs / Hospital Referrers

Please be advised that we are now planning to move the remainder of the specialities available for online referral to SIVUH from our own website to the Healthlink site www.healthlink.ie.

On the 26^th May 2014 SIVUH will be going live for GP referrals to SIVUH on Healthlink with:

• Endocrinology
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Rheumatology

Therefore, from the 26^th May, the specialities listed above (Endocrinology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery) along with General Surgery, ENT and Dermatology will no longer be available on our current SIVUH online referral system but they will be available via www.Healthlink.ie. 

The link to our Rheumatology Rapid Access Assessment of Severe Osteoporosis - Dr Mark Phelan form is now available under the GPs Section in our Internet site. Please visit: http://www.sivuh.ie/gps/rheumatologyrapidaccessassessmentofsevereosteoporosis.html to access this printable / downloadable form.

We will be removing our SIVUH Online Referrals Internet Section after the 26^th May as no more referrals will be accepted through it.

If you have one of the accredited software systems (Socrates, Complete GP, Helix or HealthOne) the vast majority of your patient’s information will auto-populate into the new electronic referral form. There is an online version for GP practices that do not have an accredited system.

Please contact Healthlink at 01 8821721 (Monday-Friday 9-5pm) www.healthlink.ie to set up electronic referral on your practice management system and start referring electronically today.  For further information on this project please visit: http://www.icgp.ie/go/in_the_practice/information_technology/electronic_referrals.

Please note for those of you not currently using online systems to send in referrals:

In compliance with the HSE National Outpatient Performance Improvement Programme, a new Central Appointments Office was opened in the South Infirmary Victoria -University Hospital on Monday 14th January 2013.

We would greatly appreciate if you could ensure that all new OPD referrals are addressed to the Central Appointments Office to avoid unnecessarydelays in recording / triaging referrals. Full address below:

Central Appointments Office,

Consultant (full name and specialty if required)

South Infirmary Victoria - University Hospital,

Old Blackrock Rd,

Cork.

The Hospital thank you most sincerely for your continued support to the SIVUH online referrals system over the years and request you continue it further via the new online referrals system www.healthlink.ie.

21/05/14

Free Skin Cancer Check for Adults May 10th 8.30 - 11.30

As part of Euro-Melanoma the Consultant Dermatologists at South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital will provide a free skin cancer check for adults at the Out- Patients' Department, South Infirmary Hospital, Cork on Saturday  morning at 8.30 - 11.30, May 10^th

Background

Euro-Melanoma is a pan-European prevention campaign against skin cancer, which is organized by dermatologists in 30 countries. The opportunity is given to the general public to have a free-of-charge screening of their moles by a dermatologist, one day each year.

In view of the increasing incidence of cutaneous melanoma in many European countries, particular emphasis has been given in public education campaigns and screening programs as a means of primary and secondary prevention.

The purpose of this screening event has been three-fold:

1) to provide a free screening to individuals,

2) to detect individuals with early-stage melanoma or skin cancer, or those with risk factors for these conditions, and

3) to inform the public through mass media campaign about the early signs of melanoma as well as the hazardous effects of sunlight on the skin.

SIVUH to pilot the National Electronic General GP Referral project

Dear GPs / Hospital Referrers,

Please be advised that the South Infirmary – Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) has signed up to pilot the National Electronic General GP Referral project www.healthlink.ie.

If you have one of the accredited software systems (Socrates, Complete GP, Helix or HealthOne) the vast majority of your patient’s information will auto-populate into the new electronic referral form. There is an online version for GP practices that do not have an accredited system.

Please contact Healthlink at 01 8821721 (Monday-Friday 9-5pm) www.healthlink.ie to set up electronic referral on your practice management system and start referring electronically today.  For further information on this project please visit: http://www.icgp.ie/go/in_the_practice/information_technology/electronic_referrals and attachment to this email.

As many of you are aware we have our own online GP referral system for the SIVUH. This system will be scaled back and removed completely once the National Electronic General GP Referral Pilot Project for the SIVUH is completed in approximately 6 weeks.

On the 12^th May SIVUH will be going live for GP referrals to SIVUH on Healthlink with:

·        General Surgery

·        ENT

·        Dermatology 

Therefore, from the 12^th May, the specialities listed above (General Surgery, ENT, Dermatology) will no longer be available on our current SIVUH online referral system but they will be available via www.Healthlink.ie.  Endocrinology, Maxillofacial, Plastic Surgery and Rheumatology SIVUH online GP referrals will remain on our site until they are transferred to the National Electronic General GP Referral Pilot Project site www.healthlink.ie over the following weeks.

07/05/14

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 15^th 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, 8^th 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 15^th 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 12^th December 2011. New orthopaedic theatres have been built at SIVUH to accommodate this move. Elective orthopaedic surgery ceased at SMOH on 25^th November to accommodate the service transfer. Orthopaedic trauma rehabilitation patients transferred on 5^th 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 26^th 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.