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Working in
Tallaght
University
Hospital
www.tuh.ie
Working in Tallaght University Hospital
Welcome to Tallaght
University Hospital
It is a great pleasure to welcome you as a new staff member to
Tallaght University Hospital – An Academic Teaching Hospital of
Trinity College, Dublin.
Along with the Corporate Induction Programme followed by your departmental
induction, this guide is designed to welcome you and help you to settle in as quickly
as possible, answering some of the questions you might have.
Induction consists of three phases:
kk Pre-Employment Induction: is to ensure that the Hospital has made adequate
preparation for you arrival to work. You are required to complete a number of
mandatory e-learning programmes as part of your Pre-employment induction.
kk Corporate Induction: takes place in the Centre for Learning & Development and
provides general information about the Hospital.
kk Departmental Induction: takes place with your manager or supervisor. This is
where you will be introduced to colleagues, department structures, rules, policies
and procedures, duties and responsibilities, accountabilities and health and
safety within the Department.
If there are any questions that are not answered in this guide please contact your
Head of Department.
We would like to wish you every success with your career in Tallaght University
Hospital.
Author M.C. – HR Directorate “Working in Tallaght University Hospital” – Version 5, January 2020
‘A great hospital is made up of people like you’
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Contents
Your Hospital 4 Paternity Leave 16 Our Accountability for Identification Cards 32
Introduction to Tallaght University Hospital 5
Public Holidays 16 Quality Healthcare 24 Staff Newsletter - Touchpoint 32
Vision 6 Sick Leave 16 Dining Facilities 33
Health & Safety 24
Mission 6 Notification of Absence 16 Quality Improvement 24 Phoenix Dining Room 33
Values 6 Supporting Work Life Balance and Employee Incident and Risk Management 25 Recovery Doc Coffee Shop 33
Wellbeing 17 Volunteer Coffee Shop 33
Uniform and Dress Code 7 Open Disclosure 25
Shorter Working Year 17 Vending Machines 33
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) Clinical Audit 25
Identity Guidelines. 7 Flexible Working Initiative 17 Café Kylemore 33
Patient Advice and Liaison Service 26
Confidentiality 7 Flexi-Time 17 Starbucks/BaxterStorey Coffee Shop 33
Research/Ethics 26
Career Breaks 17 Shop Facilities 33
Hello my name is... 26
Occupational Health & Wellbeing 18 Essentials 33
Values in Action 26
Employee Assistance Programme 18 ATM facilities 33
TUH Organisational Chart 8 Infection Control and Prevention 27
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 19 Lockers and Changing Rooms 33
Making Every Contact Count 27
Useful Telephone Numbers 10 WALK 19
Healthy Ireland 27 Transport 34
Tallaght University Hospital Heroes 19 By Bus 34
Your Journey as an Employee of Our Hospital Policies 20 By Train 34
Tallaght University Hospital 12 Dignity at Work Policy 21 Your Development 28
By Luas 34
Your Employment Contract 13 Protected Disclosure of Information 21 Hospital Foundations 29 Taxsaver Commuter Tickets 34
Major Emergency Plan 21 TUH Learning Station 29
Contract of Employment 13 Bike to Work 34
Career Advancement 29
Probation 13 Internal Incident Response Plan 21 Pastoral Care 35
Hours of Work 13 Your Pay 22 End of Life Care 35
Your Leave Entitlements 14 Rates of Pay 22 Your Facilities 30 Crèche 35
Adoptive Leave 14 Pay Frequency 22 Telephony/Reception 30 Communications & Media 36
Annual Leave 14 Electronic Payslip 22 ICT Department 30 The Square Loyalty Card
Carer’s Leave 14 Deductions From Pay 22 The Library of Tallaght For Hospital Staff 36
Compassionate Leave 15 Income Tax/USC 22 University Hospital (TUH) 31
Force Majeure 15 Overtime 23 ICT Service Desk 31
Moving On 36
Jury Duty 15 Social Welfare 23 Data Protection 31
Resignations 36
Marriage Leave / Civil Partnership Leave 15 Social Welfare Payment During Sick Leave 23 Passwords 31
Pension Schemes/Entitlements 36
Maternity Leave 15 Security 32
Parental Leave 16 Car Parking Facilities 32
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Introduction to Tallaght University Hospital
Tallaght University Hospital is one of Ireland’s largest acute
teaching Hospitals, providing adult, psychiatric and age-related
healthcare on one site. The Hospital has 614 adult beds with 3,000
people on staff. The Hospital is a provider of local, regional and
national specialities. It is also a national urology centre, the second
largest provider of dialysis services in the country and a regional
orthopaedic trauma centre.
Tallaght University Hospital is one of The new strategic plan commits to
two main teaching Hospitals of Trinity addressing six areas of strategic priority
College Dublin – specialising in the over the next five years: Good Access,
training and professional development Highly Integrated Care, Enhanced
of staff in areas such as nursing, health Infrastructure, Digital Enablement,
and social care professionals, emergency Research & Innovation and People.
medicine and surgery, amongst many Six new Regional Health Areas are
others. Tallaght University Hospital is being established by the HSE to
part of the Dublin Midlands Hospital support integrated care and TUH will
Your
Group which serves a population of over be incorporated into Regional Health
1.2 million across seven counties. Area B.
The Adult Emergency Department caters In July 2018 the Government approved
Hospital for over 50,000 attendances annually
and there are in excess of 239,000
attendances at the Adult Out-Patients
the publication of the Children’s Health
Bill to provide for the establishment
of a new body into which the three
Department each year. Children’s Hospitals and the Children’s
TUH is committed to providing a more Hospital Group will transition to one
integrated health service to ensure the organisation. From 1st January 2019
right care is being delivered in the right this new organisation, called Children’s
place and at the right time in line with Health Ireland, governs and delivers
Sláintecare implementation plans. acute Paediatric Health Services in
The TUH Corporate Strategy 2019-2024, Dublin. A new satellite centre is to
People Caring for People to Live Better be built on the campus of Tallaght
Lives is a five year blueprint for the University Hospital as part of the
development of patient-focused services Children’s Health Ireland project.
that recognises both the importance of The Hospital’s operations are
the patient and the people involved in supported by a community of 300
treating and caring for them within the general practitioners in surrounding
Hospital setting and beyond. communities.
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Vision Uniform and Dress Code
Our vision is “People Caring for People to All staff are required to wear clothing which is fitting in the context of their work
Live Better Lives” through: environment and is appropriate to the tasks performed in the normal conduct of the
kk Excellent health outcomes supported by job as defined in the Uniform and Dress Code policy. Where a uniform is worn, the
evidenced based practice uniform must be neat and well maintained and worn in full. Any safety clothing or
kk Positive patient and staff experience in items of safety clothing provided to staff must be worn in accordance with operating
an empowering and caring environment instructions and Hospital policy. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the full
Uniform and Dress Code Tallaght University Hospital policy.
kk A culture of innovation and quality
improvement in everything we do
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH)
Identity Guidelines
Mission
These guidelines are a very specific,
Our mission is to enhance the wellbeing of
clear and simple guide on how the
our community through care and innovation.
name of our Hospital should appear. Tallaght University Hospita
l
We strive to: Identity Guidelines
They are for use internally and Version 1
kk Deliver high quality care to our patients externally in all printed and online
kk Educate, train, challenge and empower communications. So whether you are
our staff presenting, creating a poster, patient
kk Foster a culture of research and information leaflet, sending letters, These guidelines are available on the
innovation printing banners you should refer to the Communications Intranet site
templates and guidelines. http://tuhintranet/News/Pages/New-
Branding-Guidelines.aspx
Values
Our CARE values – for patients, their
families, our community and staff are:
kk Collaborate – together and with our
Confidentiality
academic and care partners All staff, students and others associated with the
kk Achieve – our goals, positive Hospital will be aware of the confidential nature of
outcomes and wellbeing Hospital work and in particular, the right of patients to
confidentiality. Staff should not discuss workings of the
kk Respect – for patients, each other
Hospital, its staff or its patients with people outside
and our environment
the Hospital, except as required to do so in the course
kk Equity – for patients and staff of their work (refer to local policy). Staff should familiarise themselves
with the Hospital confidentiality policy and in particular staff who are
engaged in activities that involve patient’s information.
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TUH Organisational Chart
Financial Accounting | Management Accounting | Treasury | Payroll | Settlements Unit | Procurement
Director of Finance and Contracting | Finance Systems Policies and Procedures | Financial Policy Compliance | HIPE |
– Code of Practice Compliance
Accounts Receivable | Supplies Chain Management
– Legal and Insurance
– Communications Recruitment | Staff Relations | Medical Admin and Management | Pensions | Personal and
Director of HR Organisational Development | Workforce Planning and Control | Absenteeism | Management
– Strategic Planning
and Development Compliance | Workforce Systems, Policies and Procedures | Credentialing | Post Graduate Medical
Centre | Centre for Learning & Development | Library | Ethics in Public Office | Occupational Health/
– Management Sciences
Health Promotion
Director of ICT
eHealth | Enterprise Resource Planning | Information Governance | Medical Records
Director of Estates
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
& Facilities Management Catering | Housekeeping | Estate Management | Logisitics | Facilities Management | Technical
Office of CEO Deputy CEO Services | Projects | Security Services | Car Parking | Mortuary | Medical Physics | Safety and Health
at Work
Clinical Director
HOSPITAL BOARD
Medical Directorate
Clinical Services Organisation & Delivery Assurance
Implementation of National Clinical Care Programmes
Clinical Director Management of all Staff in Directorate:
Peri-operative Directorate
CHIEF – Medical
EXECUTIVE – Nursing/HCA’s (Healthcare Assistants)
OFFICER Clinical Director – Clerical & Administration
Radiology Directorate
– Management of Budget for Clinical Directorate Quality
– Patient Safety & Risk Management
Clinical Director
Laboratory Directorate
INTERNAL Development of all Hospital QSRM Policies and Procedures | Risk and Incident Management | Legal
AUDIT and Risk | Quality Improvement & Methodology Training | Risk Register | Licensing and Regulation |
Director of Quality, Safety
Compliance and Assurance | Clinical Audit Quality | QSRM KPI’S | Research Ethics
& Risk Management
Nursing Care Standards | Innovation and Quality Improvement | Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Nurse Education | Continuous Professional Development | Workforce Planning | Patient Advice and
Director of Nursing
Liaison Service | Pastoral Care | Arts and Health | End of Life Services
MEDICAL BOARD
Operations Oversight/Responsibility and Assurance | Service Planning | Bed Management |
(PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL
Chief Operations Officer Operations Systems, Policies and Procedures | Compstat | Production and Performance Compliance |
MATTERS)
Health and Social Care Professionals | Pharmacy | Medical Photography
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Useful Telephone Numbers
Main Hospital (01) 414 2000 Centre for Learning & Development (01) 414 3170
Switchboard 0 Occupational Health & Wellbeing Department (01) 414 2770
Outside Line 9 Environment, Health & Safety Officer (01) 414 2433
Bleep 81 ICT Service Desk (01) 414 4567
Security (01) 414 2100 Payroll (01) 414 3654
Cardiac Arrest Team – Adult 2222 Incident & Risk Manager (01) 414 2118
Cardiac Arrest Team – Paediatric 3333 Infection Prevention and Control Department (01) 414 3809
HR Business Services (01) 414 3587 (01) 414 3938
(01) 414 2043 Patient Advice and Liaison Service (01) 414 4709
(01) 414 5858 Estates Fire Officer (01) 414 5921
(01) 414 2075 Clinical Audit Manager (01) 414 2855
HR Talent Acquisition (01) 414 3377
(01) 414 4700
(01) 414 3496
(01) 414 2885
(01) 414 2022 Employee Assistance Service Workplace Options
HR Pensions Division (01) 414 2029
Freephone: 1800 490 390
HR Business Partners (01) 414 3092
Email: eap@workplacesoptions.com
(01) 414 4131
Website: www.workplaceoptions.com
(01) 414 3693
HR Medical Division (01) 414 4774
(01) 414 2463
(01) 414 3643 Tallaght University Hospital’s Employers Registration Number 0055033A
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Your Employment Contract
Contract of Employment
Your contract of employment sets out your terms and conditions of
employment. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT AND INFORMATIVE DOCUMENT
Probation Hours of Work
Each appointment is subject to a Hours of work vary and are outlined in
probation period as specified in the relevant Conditions of Employment.
the Contract of Employment. The Your actual hours of duty will be as
probationary period may be extended determined by your Supervisor/Head
at the Hospital’s discretion but will of Department to accommodate the
not in any case exceed nine months. needs of your Department in order
The appointment will cease at the to ensure that appropriate staffing
end of that period unless service has levels prevail at all times throughout
been confirmed as satisfactory by the day. Daily and weekly rest breaks
the Head of Department. A regular will be granted in accordance with
system of assessment will occur during the provisions of the Organisation of
Your Journey
the probationary period involving Working Time Act, 1997. In order to
dicussion with the staff member, his/ comply with Section 33 of this act,
her supervisor or Head of Department which limits the maximum number
as an Employee in relation to the staff member’s work
performance.
of hours an employee is permitted to
work in a given period, all employees
are obliged to notify the Hospital
of Tallaght Probation for Appointment to
Medical Consultant
if they engage in any employment
in addition to their post within the
Hospital.
University Each Consultant appointment is
dependent upon the satisfactory
completion of a probationary period.
CORE ESS is the Hospital electronic
time and attendance system for
Hospital Please refer to the Consultant Contract
2008 as of the 8th December 2014,
Section 3 regarding Probation for
clocking in/out, rostering and recording
of leave.
Medical Consultants.
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Your Leave Entitlements Compassionate Leave Jury Duty
The Hospital is committed to Service Requirement: None. Special
All applications for leave are subject to the approval of your supporting staff in times of family leave with full pay is granted in order
bereavement. Five working days in to attend for Jury Duty. Any staff
Head of Department. Listed below is a summary of Key Leave
the case of a spouse (including a member summoned for Jury Duty
Entitlements. Further information on all Leave Entitlements, cohabiting partner), child (including must immediately notify his/her
including copies of policies and application forms (where adopted children and children Supervisor/Head of Department. Staff
applicable) are available from your Manager, Human Resources being cared for on the basis of ‘in who are not required to be in Court
Directorate or on our intranet site and policies are available on loco parentis’) or any person in a or are discharged from attendance at
Q-Pulse. relationship of domestic dependency, Court on any day in time to enable
including same sex partners. Three them to report to work for at least a
working days in the case of other half days work are required to do so.
Adoptive Leave Carer’s Leave immediate relatives as follows: father, Full details on the policy is available
mother, brother, sister, father-in- from your Manager, Human Resources
Summary of Entitlement: 24 weeks Service Requirement: One year
law, mother in law. In exceptional Department or the intranet.
paid adoptive leave. Up to 16 weeks continuous service. The Carer’s Leave
circumstances (e.g. where the
additional leave unpaid. Act 2001 became effective on the
employee concerned has lived in the Marriage Leave /
2nd July 2001. The main purpose of
same house as the deceased or has to Civil Partnership Leave
Annual Leave the Act is to entitle staff to avail of
take charge of funeral arrangements),
temporary unpaid leave to enable them A maximum of two days with pay is
Summary of Entitlement: Leave is an employee may be granted up to
to personally provide full-time care and allowed on the occasion of marriage/
calculated from 1st April to 31st three working days special leave on the
attention to a person who is in need civil partnership provided that the total
March each year. For Non-Consultant death of a more distant relative.
of such care. A person who is in need leave (marriage plus annual leave) in
Hospital Doctors (NCHD’s) annual of full-time care and attention must be the year of marriage/civil partnership
leave, please refer to the contract defined by the Department of Social Force Majeure does not exceed 24 days.
of employment. All staff regardless Protection. Manual and application Force majeure leave is short-term
of status or service qualify for paid forms are available from your Manager, paid leave that employees can avail Maternity Leave
annual leave based on the hours they Human Resources Department or the of to enable them to deal with family
work. Staff are requested to have intranet. Summary of Entitlement: Service
emergencies, resulting from the sudden
taken at least 75% of their annual Requirement: None. 26 Weeks paid
and unforeseen injury or illness of a
leave by the end of December. All maternity leave. The manner in
family member, once certain conditions
leave arrangements are subject which payment is effected will vary
have been met. Force majeure leave
to approval and staff are advised in accordance with the PRSI category
may consist of one or more working
not to plan their holidays before in which staff are classified. Up to
days up to a maximum of three days in
discussing the dates with their Head 16 weeks unpaid maternity leave.
any 12 consecutive months or five days
of Department. Every reasonable effort Time off to attend antenatal medical
in any 36 consecutive months.
will be made to facilitate staff although appointments. Time off to attend one
this may not always be possible. set of antenatal classes.
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Parental Leave Sick Leave
Staff must have completed one year’s The new Public Service Sick Leave
continuous service with employer. provides for payment of the following
Summary of Entitlement: 18 weeks financial support of staff during periods
unpaid leave. Must be availed of before of absence form work due to illness
13th birthday or 16th in case of child or injury. A maximum of 92 calendar
with disability. Entitlement in respect days on full pay in a year followed by
of each child. a maximum of 91 days on half pay,
subject to a maximum of 183 calendar
Paternity Leave days paid sick leave in a rolling four
year period.
Service Requirement: None. 10 days
paid special leave (pro-rata for part These entitlements will be pro rata for
time staff) to male employees/civil part time and temporary employees.
partners on the birth or adoption of a Supporting Work Life Balance
child. The manner in which payment is Notification of Absence
effected will vary in accordance with
and Employee Wellbeing
If you are absent due to illness your
the PRSI category in which staff are Supervisor/Head of Department should
classified. The Hospital embraces the importance of work life balance and
be notified personally prior to the start
of your shift or within two hours of the recognises the demands on employees to balance work-life and
Public Holidays commencement of your shift on the home-life and actively offers the following initiatives:
There are nine official public holidays: first day of absence. If the immediate
Part time or Locum staff who have supervisor cannot be notified it is Shorter Working Year Flexi-Time
worked at least 40 hours in the essential that in the absence of the
Shorter Working Year (HSE Clerical and administrative employees may
five week period ending on the supervisor the name of the individual
incentivised Scheme). The work flexi-time, subject to the agreement
day before the public holiday are to whom the message is given is
scheme is intended to facilitate of their Head of Department, provided they
entitled to public holiday benefits. noted. If not, they should contact
staff in balancing their working attend during core working hours and in
Payment for the public holiday will be another supervisor/manager. Failure
arrangements with outside line with the Hospital policy. Flexi-time is a
based on ⅕ of their normal weekly to do so may result in your absence
commitments. Further details are benefit that supports employees with the
hours worked. A public holiday is a being classified as unpaid leave. It is
available from the Human Resources management of an effective worklife balance
statutory entitlement, as set out in not acceptable to leave a message on
intranet site. but is not a contractual right or entitlement of
the Organisation of Working Time Act, voicemail or with the switchboard.
any employee. This benefit is discretionary and
1997 and should not be confused with subject to service requirements.
Flexible Working Initiative
“Bank Holiday” which are not covered
by the Act and to which there is no Flexible Working is available to
all grades of staff subject to the Career Breaks
legal entitlement. NCHD’s please refer
to your contract of employment for approval of the Head of Department Career breaks may be granted to staff for a
public holiday entitlement. and in line with service delivery. period of not less than one year and not more
than five years in line with the Hospital policy.
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Occupational Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme Equality, Diversity and Inclusion WALK
Department This service is provided by Workplace Tallaght University Hospital is WALK are a local community group
Our Mission: To achieve excellence and Options an expert provider of committed to promoting an that work to provide employment,
leadership in the efficient delivery of a employee support services that environment of equality, diversity and education and training to young people
comprehensive occupational health service is completely independent from inclusion in the workplace. We promote with intellectual disabilities. Walkways
by protecting, maintaining and promoting our organisation. The Employee a culture which provides a working and TUH is a joint initiative as a result of
the health of all employees and by fostering Assistance Service is a confidential, learning environment which upholds a very successful collaboration with
regulatory and policy compliance. independent service for you as an the dignity and respect of each the Hospital, WALK and the Dublin &
Overview: Occupational medicine focuses employee, providing information employee. This provides employees Dun Laoghaire Education and Training
on the interaction between health and together with support and assistance with the means to grow and develop Board. The one year programme helps
work; specifically the impact that work on any matters that impact your work their career and to foster diversity and job seekers with intellectual disabilities
or the work environment has on health or personal life. Any staff member inclusion. We are committed to treating gain relevant and meaningful work
and how an employee’s health status may who feels that they require specialist all employees equally regardless of experience, be accredited for their
affect their ability to do their job. The information and/or professional gender, civil status, family status, practical learning and ultimately,
primary role of the Occupational Health support in dealing with a personal sexual orientation, religious belief, age, move on to access paid employment.
& Wellbeing Department (OHWD) is to or work-related issue can avail of disability, race or membership of the Each trainee completes three, four
protect staff of Tallaght University Hospital this service. It provides you with travelling community. month work rotations and can choose
from possible adverse effects of work by access to fully qualified, professional from a number of roles across various
identifying hazards and controlling risks. information specialists and where department within the Hospital.
necessary confidential coaching and
The emphasis of the service is to: counselling services. Tallaght University Hospital
kk Provide a confidential medical service The Employee Assistance Service Heroes
for work-related health problems and an Offers: This programme recognises and
independent advisory role on the medical
kk Counselling celebrates staff from across every
aspects of ‘fitness for work’ issues
kk Free-phone Support Line discipline (Adult & Children’s) who
kk Advice on rehabilitation and return to work contribute to the care of our patients
kk Protect employees from possible ill
kk Work-Life Online Information and
and the smooth running of the Hospital
effects of work related activity Support
and supports the Hospital ethos of
kk Immunisation service to include: hepatitis
kk Work-Life Online Coaching People Caring for People, making a
B, influenza vaccine, TB screening, kk Money Management and Legal positive impact and going above and
measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and Information beyond in their roles.
pertussis vaccinations when indicated kk Consultation Services This Human Resources initiative is open
kk Pre-employment health assessments to nominations from all staff. This is an
kk Assessment of workplace injuries Freephone: 1800 490 390 opportunity to celebrate individuals
and teams that go the extra mile and
kk Health surveillance screening Email: eap@workplacesoptions.com
make a real difference to patients and
kk Assessment and management of Website: www.workplaceoptions.com
their families and also their colleagues.
occupational blood exposures (e.g. needle Cleaner Air Campus Entry forms are available on the HR
stick injuries, splashes, bites and scratches) intranet site.
kk Promotion of staff wellbeing.
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Our Hospital Policies Dignity at Work Policy Employees can also make protected
All employees are entitled to be disclosures in good faith where they
treated with dignity and respect in the have reasonable grounds for believing
There are over 900 Hospital policies and they can be found that the health or welfare of service users
workplace. The Dignity at Work Policy
on Q-Pulse on the Hospital intranet site. You must familiarise promotes a working environment where may be at risk so that the matter can be
yourself with all relevant HR polices and with all other employees feel valued, respected investigated. The protected Disclosure
Hospital polices relevant to your role. Please note policies are and safe. It aims to protect employees Act 2014 provides for health employees
to make protected disclosures without
updated regularly in line with best practice, legislation and from bullying, harassment and sexual
harassment regardless of whether it penalisation from the employer and
organisational change. without fear of civil liability.
is carried out by a work colleague or
a person whom employees come into
Major Emergency Plan
contact during the course of their work.
Staff can seek advice locally via Line The Major Emergency Plan is a document
Managers, Support Contact People, which details the Hospital’s response
You Must Aim to Familiarise
Human Resources, Employee Assistance to a Major Emergency event and any
Yourself with All Key Policies
Programme or Occupational Health. resulting crisis will be properly co-
Including:
ordinated and managed effectively. The
As part of the Dignity at Work Policy
kk Understand the Tallaght plan uses an “all hazards” approach:
a Support Contact Person is a fellow
University Hospital it can be applied to a wide range of
member of the hospital staff (a peer)
Attendance Policy possible causes and scenarios. It outlines
who has been trained to support
the responsibilities of individuals
kk Understand what conduct employees who feel they may have been
and departments, prioritises major
and behaviour is expected subject to bullying, harassment or sexual
emergency requirements / actions and
of you harassment. The support people are
conceptually establishes how the major
kk Know about the Disciplinary available to explain the Dignity at Work
emergency should be managed. Please
Policy & Procedure for Policy, in a confidential non- judgement
ensure you are familiar with this policy.
Employees and the Grievance way, in order to help the employee
Procedure. make an informed decision on the best Internal Incident Response Plan
kk Social Media Policy & ICT course of action for the situation. A list of
The Internal Response Plan is a
Acceptance Usage Policy Support Contact People is available on
document which details the Hospital’s
the Hospital Intranet Site and Hospital
kk Know about Dignity at Work response to internal incidents,
Notice Boards.
Policy which occur within the Hospital
kk Trust in Care Policy Protected Disclosure of Information buildings or grounds and which could
have implications for the safety of
Tallaght University Hospital is committed
patients, staff, visitors or the Hospital
to promoting a culture of openness and
environment. Please ensure you are
accountability so that employees can
familiar with this policy.
report any concerns they may have in
relation to their workplace. We would
encourage staff to escalate incidents
and risks in line with our incident
management and risk escalation policies.
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Your Pay
The payment of wages in Tallaght University Hospital is by
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
Rates of Pay Deductions From Pay Overtime Social Welfare Payment
Staff are paid fortnightly or monthly Statutory and voluntary deductions Staff may from time to time be required During Sick Leave
as detailed in your contract of from the payroll are as follows: Pay to work overtime depending on the Staff paying PRSI at A1 rate who are
employment. The rates of pay, Related Social Insurance (PRSI), requirement of their Department. on certified sick leave for more than
allowances and other pay-related Superannuation, Pension Related Where possible staff will be notified in three days are required to make a
conditions are determined through Deduction (PRD), Tax and Universal advance. Overtime rates will be paid, claim to the Department of Social
agreement between staff organisations Social Charge (USC). Voluntary where appropriate in accordance with Protection. Staff should request a social
and management representatives at Deductions: The availability of the Department of Health & Children welfare certificate (this is in addition
national level. voluntary deductions from pay such Regulations. There are legal limitations to the medical certificate) from your
as Health Insurance, Staff Credit on the amount of hours a person is Doctor and forward the completed
Pay Frequency Union, etc. permitted to work each day, week Social Welfare form to the Department
and year. of Social Protection. Social Welfare
Monthly Pay: Payday for staff
Income Tax/USC Cheques (resulting directly from sick
paid monthly is on the last
Social Welfare leave) are paid directly to staff and the
Wednesday of each month. All employers are obliged to deduct
Hospital will deduct the social welfare
Fortnightly Pay: Paid fortnightly income tax/USC from salaries and Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) is amount allocated by Social Welfare
it is every alternate Thursday. wages paid to staff. Please submit your deducted from all staff. All permanent from your salary each month/fortnight.
P45 to Human Resources Department and pensionable staff in officer grade (See section on Social Welfare under
Electronic Payslip on your first day of work. If you do not posts employed in the public service Core Policy No 3).
have P45 please contact Tax Office prior to 6th April 1995 pay Class
Payslips are available online via to obtain Certificate of Tax Credits. Change in name, address, phone
D1 contributions. This is a reduced
the HSE website. All employees will In the absence of P45, Certificate of number, marital status, educational
PRSI rate and covers staff for limited
receive a verification email from Tax Credits you will be deducted at qualifications etc. should also be
benefits. Since 6th April 1995 all new
epayslips@hse.ie and this will permit emergency rates. Staff are advised notified to the Human Resources
staff in the Health Service pay Class A1
access to the website. You will have to notify the tax office of any change Business Services Division.
Social Welfare Contributions and are
the option of accessing your payslip in their personal circumstances that insured for all social welfare benefits.
through your own personal device such might affect their tax credits and Please refer to your payslip for details
as smartphone, personal computer, cut-off point. Any tax queries can be of your PRSI class and PPS Number.
iPad etc. via HSE website. addressed by the Revenue Information
Office on LoCall 1890 333 425 (Dublin)
or www.revenue.ie Tallaght University
Hospital’s Employers Registration
Number 0055033A.
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Incident and Risk Management Open Disclosure
The three key functions of risk An open, consistent approach to
management are: communicating with service users when
kk Incident Reporting things go wrong in healthcare. This
includes expressing regret for what has
kk Medico Legal Issues
happened, keeping the patient informed,
kk Coroners Inquests providing feedback on investigations
In order to learn lessons from adverse and the steps taken to prevent a
incidents and near misses, the recurrence of the adverse event (HSE
Hospital encourages the reporting 2014). Tallaght University Hospital aims
Our Accountability for Quality Healthcare of any event which could result to promote a just, proportionate and
in, or may lead to, unintended or consistent approach to the management
Health & Safety The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work unexpected physical or psychological and investigation of incidents and near
(General Application) regulations 2007 injury, disease, disability or death of a misses. Incidents will be disclosed in
The purpose of the Environment, Health patient, staff member or visitor. accordance with the guidance provided
and Safety Department is to promote provides for the safe handling of loads
in the workplace. In accordance with in the HSE policy: Communicating
a positive health and safety culture in Tallaght University Hospital operates
this legislation the Hospital provides with Patients following Patient Safety
the hospital. This is achieved through a system of incident and near miss
mandatory manual handling training for Incidents (2019).
advising senior management with regard reporting that requires all employees
to compliance with legislation and best all staff. to report incident/near miss
practice and engaging with staff to ensure All queries relating to Health & Safety events affecting staff, patients and Clinical Audit
their participation in the health and safety should be directed the health.safety@tuh. visitors. The Hospital is committed One of the Hospital’s key objectives is to
programme for the Hospital. ie or Ext. 2345/244. to facilitating this reporting in a deliver a service to patients that is safe,
positive and supportive manner. We clinically effective and efficient. Clinical
The Management of Fire Safety in the have a robust incident management
Quality Improvement audit supports clinical effectiveness and
Hospital is overseen by the Fire Safety system in place which aims to ensure is an important quality improvement
Officer. All staff have a responsibility for Quality improvement aims to improve that incidents are not repeated by process that seeks to improve patient
the prevention and prompt extinction of patient experience and outcomes by introducing preventable measures care and outcomes. Clinical audit is a
fires. Each staff member must acquaint taking a systematic approach that once an incident has been analysed. key source of assurance in this regard,
him/herself with the location of fire exits, uses specific techniques to improve
Forms can be located and for both the Hospital as well as Service
fire appliances, extinguishers, means of quality. Tallaght University Hospital has
downloaded electronically from Users. The Hospital has a Clinical Audit
raising alarms and assembly points with significant experience and skills in this
the Hospital’s Risk and Incident Manager and an active Clinical Audit
relation to their place of work. Fire safety area. It has developed a Model for Quality
Management intranet home page. Committee and all staff are encouraged
training is available for every member of Improvement with an integrated project to initiate or take part in a clinical audit
staff. Fire training is mandatory. management methodology to ensure project. Further information in relation
implementation. Training and mentoring to Clinical Audit, including tools and
If a fire breaks out, dial is available for any staff member who is guidelines, are available on the Clinical
Ext: 4444 to raise the keen to carry out a Quality Improvement Audit intranet site.
alarm and get assistance. Project (QIP). Other Quality Improvement
modules are also available such as
Meeting Facilitation Workshop Skills and
Process Mapping.
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Patient Advice and Liaison Service Research/Ethics Infection Prevention and Control A Sharps Education PowerPoint
Presentation has been developed by
At Tallaght University Hospital we Tallaght University Hospital has a A healthcare associated infection(HCAI)
the Infection Prevention & Control
strive to provide the best possible Research Ethics Committee (REC) which is an infection that is acquired after
Department (IPC) and Occupational
service to our patients, their families was established to provide ethical contact with the healthcare services
Health & Wellbeing Department
and visitors. Feedback on patient care reviews for research in which patients which was not present at the time of
(OHWD) and is available for all staff
received is welcomed by the Hospital (and sometimes healthy controls) admission. It can be estimated that
to view on the intranet (both IPC &
as it can help us identify areas where are direct participants or which uses each year, hundreds of millions of
OHWD intranet sites).
we can improve or continue to deliver information derived from patients’ patients around the world are affected
the high level of care they receive. medical records or from biological by HCAI. Every day, HCAI results in
The management of this feedback is samples. For more information visit our prolonged hospital stays, long-term Making Every Contact Count
everyone’s responsibility. Handling web page. Tallaght University Hospital disability, increased resistance of TUH employees are encouraged to
feedback effectively from the start is strongly committed to promoting microorganisms to antibiotics, massive foster an environment where every
benefits everyone involved, and it helps and encouraging research. It has strong additional cost for health systems, high contact counts. The Making Every
to keep complaints when received from links with Trinity College Dublin (TCD) costs for patients and their family and Contact Count strategy capitalises on
becoming an issue. The Patient Advice which is evidenced by the collaborative even death. the daily opportunities experienced
and Liaison Service has a responsibility approach taken by TCD and Tallaght The purpose of any infection control by healthcare professionals to support
to ensure equity and fairness and to University Hospital towards research. programme is to reduce the risk of patients in changing behaviours which
support staff, departments or services Email: ResearchEthics@tuh.ie acquisition and spread of pathogenic are having an impact on their current
who are the subject of a complaint. For micro-organisms between patients, health or which may influence their
more information contact the Patient staff and visitors. All staff should health in the future, empowering
Advice and Liaison Service at Ext: 4709. adhere to standard and transmission people to make healthier lifestyle
based precautions. The principles of choices.
Hello my name is ……… standard precautions include:
Tallaght University Hospital has subscribed to the kk good hand hygiene, Healthy Ireland
international campaign for more compassionate care kk use of personal protective TUH is working alongside other
Hello My Name is... to encourage and remind staff of equipment, hospitals within the DMHG to
the importance of formal introductions within the implement the Healthy Ireland Plan,
kk risk assessment and isolation of
healthcare setting. a government-led initiative aimed at
patients with infectious disease,
improving health and wellbeing of staff
kk the appropriate decontamination
Values in Action and patients within the hospital. Each
WITH PATIENTS AND of equipment and the environment
PERSONAL WITH COLLEAGUES plan outlines a set of actions targeting
Tallaght University Hospital SERVICE USERS and the correct management of
national policy priority programmes,
has launched the Values in Am I putting myself Acknowledge linen,
in other the work
Use my name
and your name
namely governance, leadership and
Action Programme (VIA) which people’s shoes? of your colleagues kk healthcare waste and sharps. structure: Tobacco, Healthy Eating
is closely aligned to our own and Active Living, Alcohol, Positive
Proper application of infection control
CARE values. By implementing Am I aware that my Keep people Ageing, Staff Health and Wellbeing,
actions can impact
Ask your colleagues
informed - explain principles will enhance the quality of
the programme and promoting how you can
Making Every Contact Count, and Self-
on how other
help them
the now patient care and ensure a safe working
the nine related behaviours, people feel? and the next
Management Supports.
environment for all healthcare workers.
we aim to improve service user
experiences and create a better Am I aware of my Challenge
Do an extra,
own stress and toxic attitudes
kind thing
workplace for our staff. how I deal with it? and behaviours
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Hospital Foundations
kk to use our fundraised resources
intelligently to ensure that patients are
The Adelaide Health Foundation is in the best place for care in Ireland &
an independent not-for-profit health ensure that staff are in the best place
foundation, with its roots in the Adelaide to work in healthcare
Hospital, Peter Street. The Foundation’s kk to empower our community
focus is the advancement of healthcare. through support and education so
Your
as to improve their own health and
This is delivered in a practical way in
wellbeing
TUH through direct support of service
kk to promote and cultivate an
Development
developments and patient care initiatives.
organization of volunteerism
Nursing students are supported financially
kk to do this with integrity,
through the Adelaide Health Foundation’s
respect, good governance and
nursing bursary scheme – www.adelaide.ie
transparency at our core
The Hospital is committed to appointing well-qualified, high
TUH Learning
quality and performing staff to help achieve its objectives Station
The Meath Foundation supports and
and to promote its mission. Tallaght University Hospital encourages healthcare, research and TUH Learning Station is TUH’s dedicated
recognises the need to support and develop its staff in order education within the Hospital and the LMS (Learning Management System)
for them to fully achieve their potential not only in the early wider community through the opportunity which is hosted on www.hseland.ie
stages of their careers but throughout their employment. of applying for research grants in any
Learning Station is the “One Stop Online
area of healthcare delivery, including
Platform” for all TUH employees’ Learning
medical, nursing and healthcare
and Development requirements. TUH
management. Applications are invited
employees can undertake all their
Patient focused clinical care needs Details in relation to the programmes through internal communications
mandatory eLearning via the LMS as
are reflected in the development of that are provided are available in the from The Meath Foundation.
well as enrolling on CLD/TUH classroom
education models to ensure versatile Learning & Development Prospectus education programmes, on a 24/7 basis
“Fit for Purpose” healthcare which is published on the Hospital from any internet point.
professionals. intranet and internet sites. The Learning For further information email
The CLD (Centre for Learning & & Development, Leave & Funding learningstation@tuh.ie
Tallaght University Hospital Foundation
Development) at Tallaght University Policy is available on Q-Pulse.
(THUF) is here to serve the enhancement
Hospital has vast experience in A list of all mandatory education is of the quality of healthcare delivered to
providing cost effective education available on the Centre for Learning the community and enhance the working
Career Advancement
and clinical competency based & Development Intranet site. environment for all staff. All job opportunities are advertised on
programmes from short in-service the Hospital website and intranet site.
We are here
training courses to more advanced We support and encourage the promotion
accredited courses at level nine, in kk to secure and build on its financial of our staff and provide training on
partnership with third level institutions health , to invest in a state of the Curriculum Vitae (CV) preparation and
and awarding bodies such as QQI. art and leading teaching hospital, to interview skills.
support its innovation and research
strategic agenda 29
28Working in Tallaght University Hospital Working in Tallaght University Hospital
Your It is essential for communication
purposes that all staff are
Facilities entered on the on-line staff
telephone directory.
ICT Service Desk Passwords
Difficulties with any elements of the IT All staff on taking up employment and
infrastructure should be notified to the where it is appropriate will be issued
ICT Service Desk who operate a service with passwords enabling them to
between 08:00 - 17:30, Monday to access the computer systems. This is a
Telephony/Reception ICT Department Friday. Calls can be logged online via unique identification of each individual
In line with the Hospital’s Mission Statement, the ICT Service Desk Portal which can be and should be known by the person
This Department consists of the ICT Department provides essential accessed from the Hospital Intranet. themselves only. Staff on leaving the
support services to enable staff to meet employment of the Hospital shall
two areas: Telephony and They also provide an out of hours
their objectives in this area. IT services in the emergency support service, for mission have their passwords to the computer
Atrium Reception / Patient systems deleted. In accordance with our
Hospital are among the most modern and critical systems. ICT On Call can be
Transport. You should progressive available. The Hospital will audit ICT Hospital policy you are required to
activated out of hours via the Out of
contact this Department if and monitor all electronic communications change your passwords from time to time.
Hours Site Manager.
you require a telephone or including all source and destination ICT Policies and Procedures are available
bleep. Instructions on how addresses. All files stored on PCs or on the Data Protection on Q-Pulse and staff should familiarise
network, whether internally or externally themselves with these.
to activate your voicemail At Tallaght University Hospital we must
generated and all episodes of internet access,
and other phone features endeavour to be compliant with Data The Library of Tallaght University
including associated backups, are the sole
can be found on the Hospital Protection regulations at all times. All Hospital (TUH)
property of the Hospital.
staff are required to undertake the online
intranet. It is essential for The Library’s mission is to provide its
Access to the internet is intended to help data protection training course. Any
communication purposes staff in their work and for that purpose we queries relating to data protection can diverse user communities with timely
that all staff are entered on provide a wide variety of resources for staff be sent to dpo@tuh.ie access to world-class information
the on-line staff telephone in conducting business. Responsible limited resources and a professional advisory
service to support direct patient care;
directory. personal use of internet facilities is allowed
at the discretion of Management and the evidence-based practice; research,
organisation reserves the right to monitor learning and teaching; and management
your internet usage. decision-making. It is open to all Hospital
staff, Psychiatric Unit staff and Trinity
College Dublin staff and students
30 based in the Hospital. 31Working in Tallaght University Hospital Working in Tallaght University Hospital
Security
Personal belongings should be secured Identification Cards
and not left lying about in offices or Staff ID cards are issued by the
on the wards. You must return to the Security Department on presentation
Hospital upon request and, in any of the employee’s staff number and
event, upon the termination of your the completion of the appropriate
Dining Facilities Café Kylemore
employment, all documents or other application form. To enable staff Café Kylemore is located in the Trinity
property of the Hospital including members to be identified and for Phoenix Dining Room Centre for Health Sciences and is open
ID cards, swipe cards and keys which security reasons staff must wear their to Tallaght University Hospital staff and
The Hospital’s Main Dining facilities
are in your possession or under your identification badges clearly displayed. students. Opening hours are from Monday
for staff are provided in the Phoenix
control. These badges will be used for swipe to Thursday, from 8am to 3:30pm and
Dining Room located off the main
card access throughout the Hospital Fridays from 8am to 3pm.
Hospital Street and we are open from
Car Parking Facilities and as access into and out of the staff 7:30am to 3pm Monday to Friday.
Car parking is available to staff subject car parks. Should you change positions We offer a hot breakfast 7:30am to Starbucks/BaxterStorey Coffee Shop
to an annual charge. Staff are reminded or lose your badge you must report to 9:30am. Morning coffee from 9:30am Starbucks/BaxterStorey Coffee Shop is
to park at all times in designated the Security Office in the Main Atrium. to 11:45am and lunch is available located in the main atrium and is open from
parking areas. Cars will be clamped Please ensure you take care of your from 11:45am to 2:15pm. 7am – 9.30pm Monday to Friday and 8am –
if not parked in designated parking ID card, lost cards will take at least 8pm Saturday and Sunday.
areas. Application forms are available 48 hours to be replaced and the cost
Recovery Doc Coffee Shop
from the Security Department. of a replacement must be borne by
the staff. The Recovery Doc is open from 9am ATM Facilities
to 3pm Monday to Friday. We run a
loyalty scheme in the Recovery Doc There is an ATM cash machine
Coffee Shop, buy ten teas or coffees located in the main atrium
and get one free.
Staff Newsletter TouchPoint Shop Facilities
TouchPoint Edition 84 - 25th July
2018
Volunteer Coffee Shop
– TouchPoint Edition 77 - 11th April 2018
Good Nutrition &
Essentials
HyLaunched
Summer 99 2018 dration Campaign
Congratulations
A paper entitled Taking
out of Terrible Triad
by Ms. Ciara Fox SpR
the “Terrible”
Injuries presented
The Volunteer Coffee Shop is located Is located in the main atrium and is
in the main atrium which is staffed by
Now in its fourth year, the Summer 99 charity cycle has raised €65,000 at the Irish
The Communications Office produces a
Shoulder & Elbow
for the Intensive Care Unit, Stroke and Renal Services. Taking As part place Specialty Meeting
of this year’s Zero held last month won
Harm starts best research
open from 7am – 9.30pm
on June 23rd the End of Life Nursing Service was announced with Goodas theNutrition paper. The Specialty
& Hydration Meeting was
recipient of the funds at the cycle launch. Campaign, a competition held as a parallel
find was launched to session during the
Monies raised this year will go towards the (June 7th) tothe kickbest
startward at Making Mealtimes Irish Orthopaedic
Association Annual
Matter the Hospital.
refurbishment of two family rooms in the the fundraising in and There was a Meeting.
volunteers and is open from 10am to
terrific response from
fortnightly newsletter with news from
Hospital. The rooms will be designed to provide raise awareness of the the wards to the Congratulations to
competition which Ciara and her team
families with a quiet and peaceful environment event. proved to be a very members including
tight race in the end. Simone Derham
Monday to Friday and 8am to 8pm
to meet members of the team caring for their Tallaghttook University The final “judging” Clinical Specialist OT
place on Wednesday in Hand Therapy
relative, receive bad news in private and also Hospital End of Life 11th July. and co-author; Gary
Heaney Senior
enable family members to stay overnight on All wards have
Care Co-Ordinator Annto be congratulated Occupational Therapist,
for the Mr. Rob Kenyon
the ward if their loved one is seriously ill or Hickeyefforts
said, “We they are
are making to ensure
the ward
SpR Orthopaedics
and Mr. Diarmuid
4pm Monday to Thursday and Fridays
dying. The rooms are located on the Maguire environment is conducive making Molony, Consultant
management and clinical updates to
delighted that the End mealtimes Orthopaedic Surgeon.
and Crampton Wards and are currently used for of Lifematter for patients which
Care department is notfrom
an easy
the busyness of Pictured left totask
right at the launch of the 2018 Summer 99 Charity Cycle
Saturday and Sunday.
storage. will begiven
the recipients the Hospital.
were Joanne Coffey, Communications Manager; Stuart O’Connor, Contracts &
The charity cycle has grown hugely in popularity of theWhilst
funds there
raisedcanby only Procurement Manager; Caoimhe Ni Dhuibhir, Dietitian; David Slevin, CEO and
be one winner, two
with over 300 cyclists taking part since the cycle the 2018 wardscharity
scored cycle.
particularly Ann Hickey End of Life Care Co-Ordinator
high and deserved
started. Registration is €50 and closes on June a special mention:
The refurbishment of
Programme to ensure they create a soothing
10am - 2pm.
15th or when the 200th cyclist registers. You the rooms
AMU, on the busy Maguire and Crampton
news and events from Hospital staff. If
despite being such a busy and calm atmosphere. On behalf of the Nursing
can register for the cycle through this link. The Wards will provide
a very high footfallessential quiet and area private
with
entry fee includes refreshments which will be spaces for families whose through the are
relatives ward,
seriously service I am thrilled that our application was
managed has
Lockers and
to overcome such successful and I am looking forward to working
provided throughout the day, as well as a cycling ill. The
makerooms challenges
will also be available for medical to
Mealtimes Matter for its patients with the Summer 99 crew in raising the funds
jersey. Cyclists have a choice between a 50km teams to discuss treatment plans with patients
Burkitt, for creating Pictured
and at the presentation
seeing rooms completed by the end of
route and a 99km route. The routes starts and and their families, thesesuchare also spaces where
a calm voucher were Sinead of the €200 One4all
environment, with the summer.” Feehan, Nutrition &
finishes at the Hospital and takes in scenic areas families can absorb bada news
display away fromspirit
of team the Manager, Teresa Hayes Dietetics
and providing timely
you have any information you would
of the Wicklow mountains including Brittas busy ward and where theyassistance
can stay to overnight
all patients IfLaurette interested in CNM
you areDunne, Webb Ward,
volunteering on the day
who require it. Also, Patient Food Services
Bay and Blessington Lakes. Additionally, there when a family member isthey
gravely
haveillaor dying.who
patient of the cycle
Digan, or for the stationary
Dietitian andplease
cycles Eimear
takes great delight
Singing
are two stationary cycles held in The Square The rooms in ringing
will be refurbished inthe
linemealtime
with email summer99@amnch.ie
bell with the help of
(May 12th) and the other in the Hospital atrium guidelines from a HCA.
the Hospice Friendly Hospitals It is important that
we continue to support
But the winning ward, ward staff in making AUG
which earned mealtime matters for
for fun
additional points for
Changing Rooms
its novel use of the patients. One thing
we can do is to minimise
Med Day Project
Mealtime Support
‘Spring into Summer’
our interaction with
like to include or if you would like to
Poster, is Webb Ward. both patients and ward
Congratulations to
Vending Machines
Teresa Hayes (CNM) staff, to essential activities
the team on Webb and only, when we
for their great teamwork. hear the Dinner Bell
The latest exhibition ring.
to Take
hit your
Hospital Street with
own lunch There are many benefits
The Oncology Day Unit provides medical break, as Mealtimes from
the change of seasonMatter is the for
aptly named
staff too!!‘Spring singing, physical,
emotionally and
and nursing care for patients with cancer in into Summer’. The exhibition features the work of socially. The Arts
conjunction with specialist support services Office will hold a
Q3 Call for Funding
five artists (Yvonne Comber, Paul Evans, Matylda series of fun and relaxed
within a multi-disciplinary setting. As well as creative
give feedback on the newsletter please
Konecka, Dylan Lloyd and Aaminah Snowdon) workshops for staff
scheduled patient treatments, the unit also on the first and
with prints that capture everything from delightful third Wednesdays
provides a walk in service for cancer patients of each month
animal characterisations to the warmth and beauty from next month
who feel unwell. Approximately 30 to 40 Each quarter the Board until December.
of The NCH Foundation held within the landscape. The beautifully framed The first workshop
Vending machines are located in
patients are treated at the Oncology Day Unit makes on available funds for Provide will be a singing
the purchase of equipment prints are facilities
on display foruntil July of this year and for fun workshop, on
Wednesday 15th
Where necessary, staff lockers will
any given day. and support materials. areparents
a collaboration of the National Centre for Arts
This money is made and families August in Robert Graves
from the results of available staying Post Grad
contact the Communications Officer on
Following a successful application by Ms Maria specific fundraising and Healthwithandtheir
Thesick
Gaslamp Gallery in Gorey. All Room, CLD from 1pm
activities child at the – 1.45pm. The
Gillespie, CNM2 Oncology Clinical Trials to Med Applications must specifically artworks on display
hospital.are available to purchase to workshop will be facilitated
benefit children and/or by our
Day (a voluntary group of Trinity College Medical their families and must aim staff with the Gallery offering a 10% discount.
All applications own Clara Monahan:
to meet the service for Musician
Students who raise money for hospital projects) objectives
the of the Hospital, under plans/ Further
fundinginformation
will be given is available from the Arts Therapist. It is an opportunity / Music
the following areas: equal consideration
various locations convenient to the
unit was presented with €18,000. These moniesÝ Ongoing refurbishme Office
the Board Ext: and
2076. The Exhibition will officially
by an enjoyable break to have
nt in the wards and notification will be given from work, sing
be provided. Contact Ext: 2991 to
were for a refurbishment project for the creation of departments ‘open’ on April 12th in the Volunteer
all applicants to Shop
Coffee a few songs and meet
. as to the success or like-minded
a multipurpose room for patients and patient toilet at
of 6pm
their –applications.
all are welcome to attend.otherwise people. All materials
Ext: 3035.
Ý Purchasing the All funding granted provided. Booking
facilities. The renovations are now complete and most up-to-date equipment, must be drawn down is on a first come first
which cannot be provided within six months served basis
the final result would equal any room on Room to for by Government of being awarded. with a maximum of
funding. Application forms are 12 participants. To
Improve! available through this book or for further
link or by contacting information please
wards.
The Oncology Day Unit are ever grateful to Med Day Foundation office. the contact Alison.Baker
The closing date for @amnch.ie or
of applications is 31st receipt Clara.Monahan@amnch.ie
apply for a locker.
group who raised the money for this project. They August 2018.
also want to acknowledge the incredible support Pictured from left to right at the opening of
from various Hospital Departments and personnel the new rooms were Paul Elmes (Technical
who contributed to this project, particularly the Services, Liz Kinlan (Nursing ADON), Heather
Sloane (CNS Medical Oncology), Maria Gillespie
Facilities and Technical Services team.
(Medical Oncology) and Ailish Naughton, former
Chairperson of Med Day
‘I Adore You’ by Yvonne Coomber
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