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Occupational Therapy Department St.Vincent’s Healthcare Group A.O.T.I Annual Conference. The group continues to promote an active CPD culture. Departmental statistics New Patients 2002 and 2003 Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (A.O.T.I). A . O. T.I invo l vement included Va l e rie Kelley, Education Committee and Odhrán A l l e n ,Vice Chair Education Committee. Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care D e p a r t m e n t Education 184 Occupational Therapists presented many inservices and lectures throughout the year including: Catherine Keogh,Senior O.T, "Risk Assessments in Old Age Psychiatry" Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland 2003 Conference Carol O’Donnell,Senior O.T, presentation to Community Occupational Therapists Many staff members continued participation in professional special interest groups for Rheumatology, Older Persons,Hand Therapy, Pain Management and Oncology. Katie Robinson continued with her second year of the MSc. in Rehabilitation Studies at U.C.D. Catherine Keogh commenced an MSc. in Occupational Therapy at Trinity College Dublin. Carol O’Donnell,Senior O.T completed a course on Teaching Stress Management and Relaxation (60 hours). Louise Rodgers,Senior O.T completed a 3-week course on Neuro-Developmental Treatment. Carmel Collins, Senior O.T participated in a research project exploring issues around elderly patients caring for children; "Stroking the right balance – the older person caring for the younger child" (publication pending). Carmel Collins,Senior O.T attended an education course "Dementias 2004" in London (Jan 2003). Odhrán Allen,Catherine Keogh and Valerie Kelley attended the A.O.T.I Annual Conference. Future Plans • Continued development of the computerised Data Management System • Focus on outcome measures and documentation of patient goals in all clinical areas • Continue working on Quality Improvement Plans fo rmulated by the accreditation care service teams • Establish a relaxation group in Rheumatology • Commence research project in Medicine for the Elderly exploring issues relating to driving among the elderly population. Stroke and Neurology Activity Clinical Area New Patients Year 2002 2003 Stroke In-Patient New 223 291 Neurology In-Patient New 36 70 Stroke Out-Patient New 4 22 Neurology Out-Patient 12 22 Clinical Area Treatment Units Year 2002 2003 Stroke In-Patient Units Direct 2452 3710 Neurology In-Patient Units Direct 505 586 Stroke Out-Patient Units Direct 106 375 Neurology Out-Patient Units Direct 102 95 Old Age Psychiatry Activity Clinical Area New Patients & Units Year 2002 2003 Old Age Psychiatry In-Patient New 27 37 Old Age Psychiatry Out-Patient New 105 119 Old Age Psychiatry In-Patient Units Direct 187 295 Old Age Psychiatry Out-Patient Units Direct 808 1467 Chaplaincy Department The Chaplaincy Department like every other department within the hospital represents a very specific and professional discipline. It works with other professional disciplines in providing an overall or holistic service that is geared to Total Patient Care and Ministry to the family. The Department is interdenominational in character and all members of the department are professionally trained for their work. The Department has two main functions: • To provide Pastoral and Sacramental Service to patients, their families and staff. • To provide educational programmes for the ‘in-service training’of student chaplains. Chaplaincy Staff Since the last annual review there have been changes in personnel. Sr. Sheila Wall was transferred by her Order to work as a Chaplain in St.Vincent’s Private Hospital.For the past five years Sheila was a diligent and committed member of the Chaplaincy team and is fondly remembered for her dedication to duty and for the care and compassion she demonstrated to patients,relatives and staff. The Clergy from the Parish of Taney who had temporary responsibility for Church of Ireland chaplaincy duties were replaced in October by a new permanent Chaplaincy team. During their short term of office they provided an excellent service to patients.The new Church of Ireland team consists of Rev.Ted Ardis,Rev. Ron Watts and Ms. Joan Kirk.They are a very welcome addition to the Ecumenical Chaplaincy Department. Service When patients are admitted to hospital in need of healing for a physical or emotional illness,they often Allied Health Professional and Support Services bring with them other concerns that range over the psychological and spiritual dimensions of their lives. Being aware of their many concerns the Chaplaincy Department responds at different levels: • In the administration of the sacraments and in providing appropriate spiritual care and counselling to patients.The need for this care is acutely felt at times of great anxiety such as major surgery and especially terminal illness. • Much time is spent with families of patients,supporting those shattered by the terminal illness of those closest to them,and later in consoling the bereaved. • The Chaplaincy Department continues to provide a twentyfour hour service in the hospital. The team consists of three Roman Catholic ordained chaplains,two Church of Ireland ordained chaplains,two chaplains from the Religious Sisters of Charity, one voluntary chaplain and the supervisor of the Clinical Pastoral Education - Fr. Joe Cahill. The Department is very fortunate to have over forty lay volunteers who serve as Ministers of the Eucharist and assist in bringing the Blessed Sacrament to patients on a daily basis. During the past year the chaplains attended at over 700 deaths and made 60-80 pre-operation visits per week to patients who had requested a visit. Added to these were the informal visits made on wards when time permitted. Staff Support The members of the Chaplaincy department work closely with other health care professionals and are available to provide counselling and support to staff when the need arises. 185
Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Department Religious Services Clinical Pastoral Education (C.P.E.) 186 The chaplains provide liturgical services in the main hospital chapel,on the wards, and in the oratory during Advent,Lent and on special occasions. One memorable occasion was the special Mass in February to commemorate the World Day of the Sick. A large number of patients attended with the kind assistance of many staff and volunteers.The Sacrament of the Sick was administered during a very prayerful and moving liturgy. Five Masses were held during the month of November for deceased patients,which gave all bereaved families an opportunity to come together and remember their loved ones in a 'Candle Ceremony of Remembrance'. There was a very large attendance at the Masses and bereaved families were very appreciative of the support and consolation they received. For many families,it was their first time back in the hospital since the death of their loved one and they found it brought a sense of closure to their experience. Bereaved staff and deceased members of staff and their families were remembered in a special Mass organised by the Mission Effectiveness Committee. Seminars During the year, seminars on pastoral care were given to student nurses,at in-service training programmes for overseas nurses and at induction programmes for new nurses and other new employees. The primary focus of the C.P.E.course is the spiritual needs of the patients.The course aims at enabling the student develop a better understanding of patients’needs and how to respond to these.The participant’s personal ministry is enhanced through interpersonal group experience and other methods of reflection on how one relates to patients (people in crisis). Attention to the participant’s personal development and supervision of the individual’s pastoral work promotes a greater self-assurance and effectiveness in ministr y. Formal lectures focus on areas such as the theory of pastoral care, loss and bereavement and personal development. Participants are welcome from all religious denominations. While these courses were originally aimed at providing practical pastoral training to clergy, seminarians,and members of religious orders,in recent years there has been a growing interest in this area among lay people. During the past year, the chaplaincy department hosted an intern year in Clinical Pastoral Education. Four student chaplains participated from September through to July. One other joined this group from January to July.The stability and continuity of this course offers students a special learning experience.This also enhances the quality of Pastoral Care offered to patients. 187 The chaplains attended the annual conferences of the National Association of Hospital Chaplains and of the Dublin Diocesan Committee of Hospital Chaplains as well as other relevant study days. Professional Bodies At present,a member of our Chaplaincy team sits on the Executive Committee of the Dublin Hospital Chaplains’ Association.
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