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Worst January On Record For Patients Waiting On Trolleys At UHK

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IT was the worst January ever for patients waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Kerry.

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch Figures, for the month showed that there were 382 patients waiting on trolleys in the Emergency Department or elsewhere in the hospital. This is up from 187 on the same month in 2016.

Nationally, 12,201 people waited on trolleys in Emergency Departments or on additional beds placed throughout hospitals, during the month of January.

This is an 18% increase over the numbers last January, which themselves were a record high and is a 128% increase on the numbers recorded in 2007.

The most overcrowded hospital in the Eastern region was St Vincent’s University Hospital with 559 people waiting on trolleys and 1,003 were recorded for the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick, the highest outside of Dublin.

Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin and National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght recorded an additional 192 children, waiting on trolleys, during January.

PHOTOS: Meet The Couples In UHK’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’ Contest

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The contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’ with MC Tim Moynihan. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT’S all systems go for a fundraiser where staff from University Hospital Kerry will dance the night away for a great cause.

The Hospital Social Club has organised a ‘Sickly Come Dancing’ Contest where 12 fleet-footed couples will take to the floor in the Ballygarry House Hotel on Friday, February 23, to raise funds for the Chemotherapy Day Unit.

Due to an increasing demand for cancer services at the hospital, they are in the process of extending the unit in order to provide a purpose-built facility where patients can be treated with compassion, respect and dignity at all stage of the treatment process.

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While the ‘Sickly…’ night is an in-house fundraising event — with around 700 tickets being sold to staff members at €20 a ticket — the public can help the unit by donating to a special gofundme page you can access by clicking here

The couples (see photos below) representing various departments all over the hospital have been rehearsing under Honor Hurley and it promises to be an amazing night for staff at UHK.

The event was launched yesterday in some style in the hospital staff canteen with MC for the evening, Tim Moynihan, introducing the 12 couples. The judges at the event will be Aidan O’Mahony, Elma Walsh, Cassie Leen and Dr Tom McCormack. Scroll down for photos of the couples…

Aisling Sheehy and Nealie Warren, contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Hazel Reid and Allan Morales, contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ciara Prendiville and Mustafa contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Martin O’Sullivan and Noelette O’Sullivan, contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
Chris Carmody and Joe Diggins, contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Regina Galvin and Mike O’Halloran, contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sibu Hlongwane and Margaret Jones, contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
Gavin Breen and Deborah Meehan, contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Patrick White and Catriona Kennedy, contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
Padraig McCrohan and Mary Fitzgerald, contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Paul McCarthy and Ellen Cox, contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
Martin Boyd and Kay Karim, contestants in University Hospital Kerry’s ‘Sickly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean

Nine Patients With Missed Or Delayed Diagnoses At UHK As Scan Review Continues

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THE South / South West Hospital Group says there have been nine patients with a delayed or missed diagnoses due to the University Hospital Kerry scans issue.

The review of scans is now three-quarters complete say the Group in their weekly update on the review, with the number of images reviewed at 35,921, from a total of 46,235.

The audit is taking place after three cases of delayed diagnosis came to light in July, resulting in the work of a former consultant radiologist who worked from March 2016 to July 2017 having to be reviewed.

There are ten  consultants examining the files and 114 patients have been recalled for repeat imaging with nine having missed or delayed diagnoses. This week, four patients will require further investigation.

Massive Increase In Patients Waiting On Trolleys At UHK Since Decade Began

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THE numbers of patients waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Kerry has risen from 623 in 2010 to 2,215  in 2017 according the the latest trolley watch figures.

The figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) also show that there was an increase of one third on the 2016 figure at UHK.

The INMO annual Trolley and Ward Watch figures  are not disputed by the HSE. The INMO began recording the figures in 2006.

Looking at the figures over the years, the numbers stayed between 600 and 700 for four years at the turn of the decade but has shot up significantly every year since 2014. The number of patients waiting on trolleys at UHK from 2006 to 2017 can be seen below…

2006 — 1,144

2007 — 507

2008 — 763

2009 — 337

2010 — 623

2011 — 672

2012 — 606

2013 —694

2014 — 1,005

2015 — 1,389

2016 — 1,664

2017 — 2,215

Today, there are 23 patients waiting on trolleys at the hospital.

Overall, throughout 2017, 98,981 admitted patients were recorded as awaiting a bed in hospitals throughout the country.

University Hospital Limerick recorded the highest annual number of 8869 followed by Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Galway recording 6815 and 6563 respectively.

The Mater University Hospital in Dublin was the capital’s most overcrowded hospital with 5238 patients on trolleys during 2017.

Reacting to the level of overcrowding, Phil Ni Sheaghdha, the newly appointed General Secretary of the INMO, called on the HSE to explain how the predictable increases in Emergency Department (ED) admissions remain outside of the scope of hospitals to manage and control:

“Overcrowding in late December and early January is getting worse. Despite investment in winter plans, smaller hospitals are now severely overcrowded which is manifestly unsafe and leads to higher cross infection and poorer outcomes for patients. Nursing staff, constantly working in this high pressure, unsafe environment, cannot be expected to put up with this obvious neglect of duty of care to them and the patients they try to care for any longer. It appears to me, that staff and patients, on the front line, were abandoned while the system shutdown for Christmas and the New Year.”

Construction Company To Deliver Handmade Toys To Children’s Ward At UHK

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Sisk Apprentices making Toys for Christmas which will be delivered to hospitals and charities around the country, including University Hospital Kerry. Photo Colm Mahady / Fennells – Copyright© Fennell Photography 2017

A CONSTRUCTION company is delivering toys to the children’s ward at University Hospital Kerry this week.

John Sisk & Son, is delivering over 500 handcrafted wooden toys to schools, children’s hospitals and charities across Ireland and the United Kingdomin the run up to Christmas.

The beautiful wooden toys, which were handmade over the past month by Sisk’s apprentice carpenters and joiners at the company’s workshop on the Nass Road in Dublin, will be delivered to University Hospital Kerry.

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The John Sisk & Son Christmas Toy Project was started by John G Sisk at the old Sisk Joinery over 40 years ago. Today, Sisk has a state of the art training facility for apprentice carpenters and joiners located at its head office in Dublin. This facility is headed up by Training Centre Manager, Dave Tracey.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr Tracey, said: “The John Sisk & Son Christmas Toy Project is a longstanding tradition that has gone from strength to strength over the past 40 years. The toys are hand made by our apprentice carpenters and joiners, utilising the skills taught to them at our training centre in Dublin. The toys are donated to deserving causes all around Ireland, the UK and further afield. This our way of giving something back to the communities that have supported us throughout the year.

Work on the toys commences in mid-November and takes 4-5 weeks to complete, with all staff and management in the training centre getting involved.

The apprentices involved, some dressed as Santa, will load the toys into vans and deliver them to the various charities around the country.

Sisk Apprentices making Toys for Christmas. Picture Colm Mahady / Fennells – Copyright© Fennell Photography 2017

Emergency Department At UHK Experiencing Overcrowding

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UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry is asking patients to only attend their emergency department if it’s absolutely necessary, as it’s experiencing a high level of activity today.

People are advised to contact their GP and explore all other options before attending the hospital. Management say every effort is being made to address the situation.

There were 13 people waiting on trolleys at the hospital today according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation figures released earlier this morning.

Friends Of UHK Receives €500 After Ballymac’s Strictly Night

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The presentation the cheque from Ballymac GAA to the Friends of University Hospital Kerry last night in Glenduff Manor.

THE second Ballymac GAA Strictly Love Dancing event was a massive success back in February with over 600 people packing Ballygarry House Hotel.

Of course, as well as raising thousands for the GAA club, there is a great charity aspect to the night and last night in Glenduff Manor, there was a cheque presented to a worthy cause.

The Friends of University Hospital Kerry were given €500 after the winners of the public vote, Zelda Boyle and David Long, chose it as their charity.

The club wished to thank everyone that supported Ballymac GAA on the hugely successful night and said they are proud to support hospital.

Strict Visitor Restrictions Introduced At Hospital Due To Vomiting Bug

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STRICT visitor restrictions have been introduced with immediate effect at University Hospital Kerry due to a number of patients with suspected norovirus – commonly known as the vomiting bug.

This is in the interest of patient care and in order to curb the spread of the vomiting bug within the Hospital. Anyone with any queries about visiting times or visiting a particular ward should ring the Hospital in advance on 066 7184000.

Visitors are asked to adhere strictly to the visiting times which are 2.00pm – 4.00pm and 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Two visitors are allowed per patient with strictly no children allowed to visit.

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Visitors are asked to please respect these restricted visiting times and the security staff at the hospital who are ensuring the restrictions are adhered to.

Visitors are also advised that they must use the alcohol hand gels supplied as they enter and leave the hospital.

Maria Godley, General Manager, UHK said “We would appeal to people not to visit UHK or any healthcare facility if they have been affected by vomiting and/or diarrhoea, or if they have been in contact with anyone with these symptoms until they have been symptom-free for 72 hours. The bug is currently prevalent in the community and visitors may unknowingly bring the bug into the hospital when visiting sick relatives or friends. Patient care is our priority and we would urge the public to help hospital staff keep the virus at bay as it can further debilitate those who are already sick in hospital”.

There are exceptions to the general visiting hours on five specific wards but, as with all wards, people who have been affected by the bug or who have been in contact with others affected by the bug are asked not to visit any healthcare facility for 72 hours in order to limit the spread of the bug.

·         Intensive Care/ Coronary Care Unit, visiting is welcomed but restricted to immediate family only from 3.00pm – 4.00pm and 6.00pm – 8.00pm daily.

·         Special Care Baby Unit, also known as the Neonatal Unit, visiting is welcomed but restricted to parents and grandparents.

·         Ardagh Medical Rehabilitation Ward visiting times are between 4.00pm – 8.00pm daily.

·         Maternity Unit Labour Ward by agreement with nurse manager day/night. Post Natal Ward – Partners only may visit from 12:30pm to 8.30pm.

·         In the Children’s Ward, parents or guardians may visit anytime.

New System Sees Records Of Babies Born At UHK To Be Stored Digitally

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BABIES born at University Hospital Kerry will now have their records stored digitally rather than on paper after the Maternal and Newborn Clinical Management System (MN-CMS) went live in the hospital on Saturday.

This ‘go live’ marks the introduction of an electronic health record (EHR) for all women and babies receiving maternity services in UHK.

The first newborns in UHK to have their own electronic health records from birth are baby Laura Scanlon born on Saturday last at 14.48hrs weighing 8lbs to parents Nora and Tim Scanlon and baby Cadán Moloney born on Sunday at 01.31hrs weighing 8lbs 4½ oz. to parents Marion and  Donncha Moloney.

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Maternity services in UHK have become the second unit nationally to implement the Maternal and Newborn Clinical Management System, a national system which will be implemented in all 19 maternity units.

This new clinical management system will see that all patients will have an electronic record instead of a paper record, allowing clinical record information to be shared with relevant providers of care, as and when required.

Dr Michael Robson, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, MN-CMS Clinical Director and Joint National Clinical Lead for Obstetrics said: “This is an inspiring project, as it is the first national electronic patient record for maternity anywhere in the world.  In practice, this means that every maternity hospital in one country will be using the same electronic chart with standardisation of the information flow and collection.  This has very obvious advantages for the patient and the carers as well.  This system includes every aspect of clinical care, so not only is it a national maternity and neonatal project, but it also incorporates a vast multidisciplinary clinical and non-clinical workforce, all of whom are essential to providing care.”

For more information visit http://www.ehealthireland.ie/Strategic-Programmes/MNCMS/  and http://www.cuh.hse.ie/Cork-University-Maternity-Hospital/eHealth-Maternity/

24 Patients On Trolleys At UHK On Wednesday

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THERE are 24 patients on trolleys at University Hospital Kerry today according to the Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch figures.

The HSE is advising non-urgent patients that they may experience significant delays there and says if people’s needs are not urgent, that they contact their GP first to explore other options, before going to the hospital’s emergency department.

Worst Year Since Records Began For Numbers Of Patients Waiting On Trolleys In UHK

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University Hospital Kerry sign 3THIS year has been the worst year for patients waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Kerry since the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation began keeping records back in 2006.

And this November was also by far the worst on record with 208 patients waiting, compared to 92 in the same month last year.

So far this year there has been 1,548 patients on trolleys up from 1,322 last year.  The figures from 2006 to 2016 (January to November) at the hospital reads as follows;

• 2006 – 1,102

• 2007 – 456

• 2008 – 724

• 2009 – 301

• 2010 – 602

• 2011 – 647

• 2012 – 541

• 2013 – 669

• 2014 – 886

• 2015 – 1,322

• 2016 – 1,548

Charity Row Raises €5,000 For Oncology Unit At UHK

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Oonagh O'Connor,  presented a cheque of €5,000 to Clinical Nurse Manager Theresa Walsh, at the Oncology Unit Kerry University Hospital, Tralee. Oonaghs' husband,  Muiris Walsh and 3 fellow South Kerry men, Dan O’Driscoll, Valentia Island, Tony McGillycuddy, Waterville and Paul Murphy, Portmagee, raised the money for the unit by rowing in a traditional 4 oar boat from Dingle to Valentia Island,  coxed safely through open Atlantic waters by Leo Houlihan, Valentia Island. Also included is Staff Nurse Oncology, Mairead O’Connor and Muiris Walsh, Cahirciveen.Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan**FREE PIC**
Oonagh O’Connor, presented a cheque of €5,000 to Clinical Nurse Manager Theresa Walsh, at the Oncology Unit University Hospital Kerry, Tralee. Also included is Staff Nurse Oncology, Mairead O’Connor and Muiris Walsh, Cahirciveen. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

A PRESENTATION of a €5,000 cheque was made to the Oncology Unit at University Hospital Kerry after a charity row from Dingle to Valentia earlier this year.

Oonagh O’Connor,  presented a cheque for €5,000 to the Oncology Unit Kerry University Hospital, Tralee. Oonaghs’ husband,  Muiris Walsh and 3 fellow South Kerry men, Dan O’Driscoll, Valentia Island, Tony McGillycuddy, Waterville and Paul Murphy, Portmagee, raised the money for the unit by rowing in a traditional four oar boat from Dingle to Valentia Island,  and were coxed safely through open Atlantic waters by Leo Houlihan, Valentia Island.  The row across to Valentia took them just over three hours.

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Muiris Walsh organised the Charity Row from Dingle to Valentia to show his appreciation and gratitude after Muiris’s wife Oonagh, who has the BRC gene, was treated twice in 2014 for Breast and Ovarian Cancer at the Oncology Unity in University Hospital Kerry.

The equipment purchased with the money raised will be used in the Oncology Ward for Chemotherapy Patients who are showing signs of an infection.  Using this equipment the Oncology Nurses will be able to quickly detect the stage of infection and patients will be treated in a more timely manner with the appropriate treatment.

Oonagh and Muiris  thanked Dan O’Driscoll, Tony McGillycuddy, Paul Murphy and Leo Houlihan for helping make the row happen despite all the failed attempts due to the poor weather last summer and to thank every one who contributed to the collection.

In particular, Muiris and Oonagh would like to thank all the staff in the Oncology Unity for their truly amazing care and support.

University Hospital Kerry To Share €10m UCC Investment With Two Other Hospitals

 

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University Hospital Kerry sign 3UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry will share a €10m investment with two other hospitals in Munster as part of University College Cork’s future plans.

The news comes as UCC signs a €100 million EIB Loan announcing a total investment of €241 million to fund significant University developments.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will sign a €100 million loan agreement with University College Cork this week.  The EIB investment will support an ambitious €241 million development plan for UCC which includes;

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·      €64 Million investment supporting Student Accommodation projects;

·      €37 million investment to build a new Cork University Dental School, Research Centre & Hospital;

·      €27 million to fund Western Campus Development including the Cork Science & Innovation Park (Phase 1) & Outdoor Sports Facilities;

·      More than €90 Million expenditure for a new Student Hub, ICT Services, Facilities upgrade, refurbishment, building extensions as well as flood remedial works and Western Gateway infrastructure;

·      €23 Million to fund new Clinical Medical School for the Cork Hospitals and associated research and health innovation activity;

·      The funding will also help facilitate a €10 million University investment across University Hospital Waterford, University Hospital Kerry and South Tipperary General Hospital.

After student experience, Health and innovation projects will see the largest infrastructural developments such as the relocation of the Cork University Dental School, Research Centre and Hospital, a new Clinical Medical School in healthcare education and research for the Cork Hospitals and facilitate UCC investment with health partners in University Hospital Waterford, University Hospital Kerry General & South Tipperary General Hospital.

 

With more than 500 new jobs likely to be created in the construction sector during the investment term, the impact for the Cork region will also be very significant.

“We are investing significantly in student accommodation, student ICT services and a new student hub as well as developing the medical, dental, paediatrics research, clinical health, innovation and research facilities to continue to fuel progress and success in these areas,”  said UCC President Dr. Michael Murphy.

“This investment by the EIB will have enormous impact not only for University College Cork, but for education and research nationally and internationally. The European Investment Bank funding is a real expression of confidence and support in UCC, its staff and students and will greatly assist the University in further improving its teaching and research facilities,” he added.

The current outdoor sports facilities at the ‘UCC Farm’ will be relocated to the adjacent site, to allow for the first phase of the Cork Science and Innovation Park to begin.

The total development programme is valued at €241 million, with EIB providing €100 million finance, and further funding through capital grants, borrowings and philanthropy.

Non-Urgent Cases Facing Significant Delays At University Hospital Kerry

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University Hospital Kerry sign 3UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry is reporting an increased level of activity and the hospital is advising that non-urgent patients may now experience significant delays.

In a statement issued this afternoon, hospital management are requesting that, where appropriate, the public contact their GP in the first instance and explore all other options available to them prior to attending the Emergency Department if their needs are not urgent.

“The hospital wants to assure the public and service users that every effort is being made to address this situation. Patient care is paramount in UHK and the situation is being managed as a priority and reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The HSE South/South West Hospital Group and University Hospital Kerry wish to acknowledge the ongoing hard work and dedication of all staff during this particularly busy time,” concludes the statement.

Fashion Store Hosts Event To Raise Funds For Chemotherapy Chairs At UHK

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Christina Fitzgerald (who was helping out at the fundraising event at Paco) and Emer O’Mahony. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE Paco fashion store at the Mall was a hive of activity this morning for a charity event in aid of a great cause.

There were fashion shows, scones, cakes, teas and coffee served to customers who gave generously throughout the morning and early afternoon.

“We’re trying to raise €20,000 to buy 10 new chemotherapy chairs for University Hospital Kerry,” said Mary Lynch, who organised the event, helped by Paco staff.

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“They are special chairs which cost €2,000 each and are badly needed at the unit,” she said.

Eileen Whelan, Manager at Paco, was delighted to help out Mary’s campaign.

Paco Fundraiser 3“Mary approached me about the chemotherapy unit and how they needed the chairs and I thought it was a fantastic cause. We put on a coffee morning with Der O’Sullivan’s supplying the scones and cakes from Brudair’s. Everyone was so good to us. People have been donating and we did interval fashion shows during the event with customers and friends helping out as models. It’s a fun day,” said Eileen.

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It was a very successful morning with a good amount raised for the campaign. Eileen said Paco put on these type of fundraisers every five or six weeks for various charities which are always well-supported by their customers.

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Model for the day Monika Curtin, fundraising organiser Mary Lynch, Carol Dooley of Paco and Eileen Whelan, Manager of Paco, The Mall, at the fundraiser on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Numbers Waiting On Trolleys At University Hospital Kerry Reaches All-Time High

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University Hospital Kerry sign 3FIGURES from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation today reveal there are 21 people waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Kerry today.

These trolley watch numbers, which are not disputed by the HSE, are the highest ever recorded at UHK since the INMO started recording information ten years ago. Numbers had reached an all-time high last Tuesday when 18 patients were on trolleys. There were eight patients waiting on trolleys yesterday.

The HSE issued an appeal to the public last Tuesday for non-urgent cases to stay away from the Emergency Department where possible.

Hospital Asking Patients To Only Attend Emergency Department In Urgent Cases

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University Hospital Kerry sign 3UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry is asking patients to only attend their emergency department if it’s urgent, as it’s experiencing a high level of activity and non-urgent patients will face significant delays.

There were 12 people waiting on trolleys at the hospital today according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation figures, down from a record 18 patients on Tuesday.

People are advised to contact their GP and explore all other options before attending the hospital. Management say every effort is being made to address the situation.

In a statement, it added: “Patient care is paramount in UHK and the situation is being managed as a priority and reviewed on an ongoing basis.”

Councillor Criticises UHK Policy After Man’s Disappearance

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Missing Ballybunion man, William Mulvihill. Photo by Gavin O'Connor
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A KERRY county councillor claims that a missing Ballybunion man was turned away by University Hospital Kerry before he disappeared.

Sinn Fein Councillor Robert Beasley is calling for an inquiry into University Hospital Kerry policy, after the disappearance of Willie Mulvihill at the end of August.

“My main difficulty is in relation to the fact that authorities in the hospital refused to take him back considering the conditions that he was in he wasn’t fit to be on his own,” claimed Cllr Beasley on Radio Kerry’s Kerry Today programme.

It is claimed that on the night of Mr Mulvihill’s disappearance he was a patient at UHK and signed himself out. He then called to a woman’s house asking for directions, she then notified the Gardaí as she feared for Mr Mulvihill’s well being.

Gardaí then brought to him to UHK where it is claimed he was turned away because of a policy not to admit someone within 24 hours after their discharge.

Cllr Beasley feels Mr Mulvihill should have been admitted and the policy shouldn’t be in place. The hospital is not commenting on the matter.

53-year-old William Mulvihill of Ozanam Villas in Ballybunion, was initially reported last seen in the area of the Kielduff roundabout in Tralee during the Sunday evening, August 21, but Gardai later said the last known sighting of Mr Mulvihill was on Sunday, August 28 in the same area.

PHOTOS: Bons Takes Bragging Rights In Tommy Naughton Memorial Match

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WELL the Bon Secours finally broke the hoodoo last night when they beat UHK in the battle of the hospitals in Cahermoneen.

The third Tommy Naughton Perpetual Cup game in aid of the Oncology Unit at University Hospital Kerry was held at Tralee Dynamos pitch and the men from the Strand Road hospital triumphed by 4-0 breaking UHK’s dominance since the Cup was first presented in 2014.

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Tommy Naughton worked at the Bons until he died suddenly in 2014. He was a big soccer fan so his colleagues decided to hold an annual game  in his memory and to raise funds for a great cause.

The game is played in good spirits but there is also a competitive side to it to gain bragging rights in the local derby.

Well Jonathan Downey was certainly up for it as he got a hat-trick for the Bons on the night with Brian Egan also netting in the 30 minutes a side match.

A decent crowd of spectators paid €5 to get in and some of them joined the teams after for an Apres Match celebration in Lindane’s Bar afterwards where there was spot prizes and a raffle for a signed Kerry jersey.

Chief organiser this year, Paul McCarthy of UHK, said he was delighted with the night and the way the game was played in good spirits. Scroll down for photos…

Mairead O'Connor, Karen Stack and Carina Slattery at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mairead O’Connor, Karen Stack and Carina Slattery at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The University Hospital Kerry team before the game last night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Bon Secours team before the match. Photo by Dermot Crean
Alan Gallagher and Margaret Stack at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Alan Gallagher and Margaret Stack at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kay, Jake and Luke O'Connor at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kay, Jake and Luke O’Connor at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Spectators at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Liliana Alves and Ana Teixeira at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Liliana Alves and Ana Teixeira at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Veronica, Cathal and Robyn White at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Veronica, Cathal and Robyn White at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Deirdre O'Connor, Deirdre O'Connor, Tania O'Sullivan and Mairead O'Mahony at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Deirdre O’Connor, Deirdre O’Connor, Tania O’Sullivan and Mairead O’Mahony at the Tommy Naughton Memorial Soccer Match at Tralee Dynamos pitch in Cahermoneen on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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PHOTOS: Great Night Of Fundraising For The Hospital At Greyhound Stadium

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Tony White, Tanya Nolan and Paul Osbourne from Cahersiveen at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tony White, Tanya Nolan and Paul Osbourne from Cahersiveen at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE was the usual fantastic turnout last night at the dog track for a fundraiser which has done so much good over the last three decades.

The Friends of University Hospital Kerry annual Gala Benefit Night was another success with hundreds lending their support to the cause.

Sponsored by Kerry Group, the event at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium marked the 26th anniversary of the fundraising programme, which has raised in excess of €2 million since its inauguration in 1991.

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The fundraising target for the 2016 event was €100,000 and the money raised will be used to buy equipment for several departments in the hospital.

This year’s effort was supported by the Denny Kerry District League who teamed up with the Friends of University Hospital Kerry and all the Kerry soccer clubs were paired with a greyhound in the Denny KDL Champions League Sweepstake.

CS Abbeydorney scored a win when ‘Should I Stay’ came home in first position.

Over the years, funds raised have been used for the provision of essential equipment at the hospital, which delivers critical services to families throughout County Kerry, West Limerick and North Cork.  Scroll down for photos…

Eileen Valentin, Bridget, Mike, Trish and Aida Naughton, from Lyrecrompane, at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eileen Valentin, Bridget, Mike, Trish and Aida Naughton, from Lyrecrompane, at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Paula Mooney, Donnacha Hartnett, Deirdre Lynch and Aoife Hartnett from Tralee at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paula Mooney, Donnacha Hartnett, Deirdre Lynch and Aoife Hartnett from Tralee at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jean Kearney and Caroline Donnelly at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jean Kearney and Caroline Donnelly at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Bernie O'Sullivan, Andrea Lyons, Ria Quirke, Ryan Hand and Chloe Quirke, Tralee at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Bernie O’Sullivan, Andrea Lyons, Ria Quirke, Ryan Hand and Chloe Quirke, Tralee at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Grainne Diggin, Oonagh Dunican and Emma Dunican at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Grainne Diggin, Oonagh Dunican and Emma Dunican at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Alan, Tadhg Ava, Orla and Laura O'Regan, from Ballyheigue, at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Alan, Tadhg Ava, Orla and Laura O’Regan, from Ballyheigue, at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ella O'Sullivan and Ciara O'Shea at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ella O’Sullivan and Ciara O’Shea at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mary Roche, Joan O'Connor, Tralee and Mary Pembroke, Currow at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mary Roche, Joan O’Connor, Tralee and Mary Pembroke, Currow at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mandy, Leah, Abbie and Hannah Murray and Veronica Friel, Lixnaw at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mandy, Leah, Abbie and Hannah Murray and Veronica Friel, Lixnaw at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Margaret Griffin with two girls from Belarus, Natasha and Nastai, at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Margaret Griffin with two girls from Belarus, Natasha and Nastai, at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

Friends Of University Hospital Kerry Look Forward To 26th Annual Night At The Dogs

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Committee members of the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit Night with Kerry District League representatives at the launch of the event which takes place at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday, July 8.

IT’S always a major night of fun and entertainment as Friends of University Hospital Kerry  get set for their annual Gala Benefit Night next month.

Sponsored by Kerry Group, the event will take place on Friday, July 8, at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.

This year marks the 26th anniversary of the fundraising programme, which has raised in excess of €2 million since its inauguration in 1991. The fundraising target for the 2016 event is €100,000 and the money raised will be used to buy equipment for several departments in the hospital.

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This year’s fundraising effort will be supported the Denny Kerry District League who have teamed up with the Friends of University Hospital Kerry, where all the Kerry soccer clubs will be paired with a greyhound in the Denny KDL Champions League Sweepstake.

Over the years, funds raised have been used for the provision of essential equipment at the hospital, which delivers critical services to families throughout County Kerry, West Limerick and North Cork. Examples of equipment donated to date include; CT and DEXA Scanners, cardiac and paediatric technologies and Laparoscopic equipment for keyhole surgery, as well as numerous other important pieces impacting almost every department.

The DEXA Scanner which was purchased by the Friends of Kerry General Hospital at a cost of €110,000 was officially opened on 8 February 2016. This equipment is key in the early diagnosis and treatment of patients with osteoporosis. At the opening Tom McCormack, Consultant Surgeon, expressed his gratitude on behalf of the hospital to the Friends of University Hospital Kerry and to the people of the area for their generosity.

At the launch of this year’s Gala Benefit Night, Dr. Richard Horgan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, referred to the importance of the ultrasound equipment to be funded through this year’s event.

This specialised ultrasound machine for examining pregnant mothers and women with gynaecology problems will provide detailed information about women’s health and the health of babies before birth.

Tom McCormack, Consultant Surgeon, thanked Liam Brassil, the Friends of University Hospital Kerry and Kerry Group for the significant level of fundraising over the last 26 years, without which the Hospital could not provide its current level of service.

Frank Hayes, Director of Corporate Affairs at Kerry Group commented, “Kerry Group is proud to be to be the main sponsor of University Hospital Kerry’s Gala Fundraising Night which is an extremely worthy cause. Raising funds to buy much needed equipment, so that the hospital can continue to care for and support patients and families from the region is something we are delighted to support. We wish the organisers of this event every success in reaching this year’s target of €100,000.”

Children Not Allowed Visit Hospital In Efforts To Curb Measles Outbreak

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University Hospital Kerry sign 3FURTHER visitor restrictions have been placed on children visiting University Hospital Kerry due to the measles outbreak.

Children are not allowed as visitors to University Hospital Kerry until further notice – apart from exceptional circumstances – as the HSE attempt to curb the spread of measles in the Kerry where there are now 15 confirmed cases.

Visitor restrictions had already been in place in the children’s ward now the Health Service Executive says just two adult visitors are allowed visit each patient throughout the hospital.

For queries on the restrictions, call the hospital in advance on 066 7184000.

HSE Responds To Hospital Renaming Ceremony Affecting Staff Access To Canteen

 

University Hospital Kerry sign 3EARLIER we reported that some staff from University Hospital Kerry were unable to enter the canteen during their assigned lunch hour because the ceremony of renaming KGH ran over.

TraleeToday.ie encountered a number of staff outside the canteen at 2.40pm waiting to enter with one of them asking what was going on as they were rostered to have their lunch at that time. Deputy Martin Ferris also issued a statement on the matter after he was contacted by a member of staff.

We sent a query to the HSE earlier today about the matter and they issued a response just after 7pm.

“All staff were written to by the hospital manager on Monday 15th February informing them of the Minister’s visit and one member of staff from each department was invited to attend the ceremony with the Minister,” reads the statement.

“In the same communication staff were informed that in order to facilitate the Minister’s visit, the staff canteen would be open from 11.30.a.m. to 12.45.p.m. to allow staff take an early lunch and from 2.00.p.m. to 3.00.p.m. to enable the taking of a late lunch. As the ceremony involving the Minister ran over the canteen remained open until 3.30.p.m. to allow all staff the opportunity to get lunch,” concludes the statement.