Friday, August 23, 2013

Synopsis of data from HSE NPIRS


  • National Bulletin Ireland 2012: This bulletin is a synopsis of data from the National Psychiatric In-patient Reporting System (NPIRS) for 2012, which is reported in the Activities of Irish Psychiatric Units and Hospitals 2012
  • This bulletin is a synopsis of data for HSE Dublin Mid-Leinster from the NPIRS for 2012 and that reported in the Activities of Irish Psychiatric Units and Hospitals 2012
  • This bulletin is a synopsis of data for HSE Dublin North-East from the NPIRS for 2012 and that reported in the Activities of Irish Psychiatric Units and Hospitals 2012
  • This bulletin is a synopsis of data for HSE Southfrom the NPIRS for 2012 and that reported in the Activities of Irish Psychiatric Units and Hospitals 2012
  • This bulletin is a synopsis of data for HSE West from the NPIRS for 2012 and that reported in the Activities of Irish Psychiatric Units and Hospitals 2012

Thursday, August 22, 2013

HRB to invest €12 million in research projects for better health

Release Date: Thursday 22 August 2013
Summary:Are current increases in suicide rates linked to the recession? Does our blood group determine our risk of heart attack? How do we improve outcomes for young adults with diabetes?
Full Story:These questions, and many more, will be examined through a €12.3 million investment by the Health Research Board (HRB).
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Thursday, August 15, 2013

How we've helped: nursing services

Our Night Nursing Service allows ill patients to receive end-of-life care at home, surrounded by their families and supported by the home care nursing team. This is the only free, out-of-hours nursing service available to cancer patients in Ireland.


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Waiting list for nursing homes set to double

More than 2,000 patients will be waiting for a nursing home place by the end of the year, over double the current number, internal Department of Health documents reveal..
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Safe Staffing Levels

Arising from a motion, on safe staffing levels, at the INMO’s 2012 Annual Delegate Conference the Organisation is currently completing a comparative staffing project, with the UK, with provisional figures indicating, that staffing levels in Ireland, on medical, surgical and elderly care wards, are significantly below that of comparable wards in the United Kingdom

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The International Nurses Association

The International Nurses Association was founded on the idea that professional achievement is deserving of recognition, exposure and reward. As a meeting place for the top minds in nursing, INA offers unlimited opportunities to further your success and embrace your role as a vital member of the medical community

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Eating a Big Breakfast Fights Obesity and Disease

Whether you hope to lose weight or just stay healthy, what you eat is a crucial factor. The right nutrients can not only trim your waistline, but also provide energy, improve your mood, and stave off disease. Now a Tel Aviv University researcher has found that it’s not just what you eat — but when.
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