Restrictions ease at UHL but visitors must book online in advance
VISITING RESTRICTIONS at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) have been eased but now must be booked online in advance.
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Supply chain delaying opening of Ennis’ new local injury unit
*Brenda Bleach, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the Injury Unit in Ennis Hospital. SUPPLY CHAIN delays have impacted on the opening of a new local injury unit at Ennis Hospital.
Role of Ennis Hospital during pandemic highlights ability to take on increased services
ENNIS HOSPITAL’s invaluable role in standing up services during the pandemic has highlighted its potential to take on further elective work in the future.
Visitor restrictions continue at Burren Ward following COVID-19 outbreak
VISITING RESTRICTIONS remain in place at Ennis Hospital following an outbreak of COVID-19.
Scheduled surgeries & appointments deferred with COVID-19 leaving 392 hospital staff off work
*Photograph: Sean Curtin / True Media COVID-19 related staff absences are to result in significant disruptions across UL Hospitals Group which includes Ennis Hospital.
Meelick mother was left waiting 15 hours for confirmation of daughter’s death
*Mary O’Shea at her home in Meelick Co.Clare with her daughter Aisling’s Memory Box. Photograph: Natasha Barton FIFTEEN hours passed before a South Clare mother was informed that her daughter died despite repeated attempts to source information prompting her to seek changes to how family members are updated in hospital settings.
Further expansion of Ennis Hospital’s MAU continues
A further expansion of the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) in Ennis Hospital is currently underway with a staff recruitment process ongoing.
Visiting restrictions escalated as UHL has highest number of positive COVID inpatients in Ireland
Four wards at University Hospital Limerick remain affected by an outbreak of COVID-19 as it currently has the highest number of positive inpatients in the country.
Major water leak disrupts phone lines at UMHL
A major water leak at University Maternity Hospital Limerick has impaired phone lines and external communications.
Hospital patients to be asked for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Patients presenting to hospitals operated by UL Hospitals Group will be asked for their COVID-19 vaccination status at the point of admission.