ANNUAL REVIEW master Final3a - St Vincent's University Hospital
ANNUAL REVIEW master Final3a - St Vincent's University Hospital
ANNUAL REVIEW master Final3a - St Vincent's University Hospital
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<strong>St</strong>. Vincent’s Healthcare Group Limited - Annual Review 2007<br />
Allied Health Professionals<br />
Nutrition and Dietetics Department<br />
Departmental <strong>St</strong>atistics<br />
There was 18% increase in in-patient consults and 15.5% increase in OPD consults. Day Care activity<br />
increased by 67% due to increased staffing in Haemodialysis. Patient group education grew significantly due<br />
to an additional staff member being appointed to Diabetes allowing expansion of our DAFNE programme.<br />
<strong>St</strong>aff<br />
Total staff compliment at the end of 2007 was 16 WTE. Lynda O’Shaughnessy (Senior Dietitian in Cystic<br />
Fibrosis), Natalie Wallace (Entry-level Dietitian) and Aoife McFarlane, Jenny Caffrey and Yvonne Hickey<br />
locum Dietitians joined the Dept throughout the year.<br />
Service Developments/Activities<br />
In 2005 a structured, accredited education programme for patients with Type 1 Diabetes (DAFNE) was<br />
introduced into SVUH. 2 accredited DAFNE tutors facilitated the programme. 8 patients participated in a<br />
weeklong intensive education programme learning about carbohydrate counting and matching insulin to the<br />
food consumed. 110 patients have participated in the programme with a further 145 on our waiting list with<br />
the capacity to include a maximum of 64 patients per year.<br />
The Department introduced a flexi-time policy in 2007. This has greatly facilitated the extended ambulatory day<br />
care clinics that run from 08.30 – 18.00 Monday – Friday.<br />
A pilot project of managerial professional supervision was undertaken in 2005 in association with our DATHs<br />
colleagues. 7 members of the department were involved in this process. However the model of supervision<br />
has had to be revised due to the structure of the departments. 6 members of the department have been<br />
trained and participate in peer supervision. In collaboration with our DATHs colleagues we hope to offer<br />
further training which is being financially supported by the HSE through our professional body.<br />
Outstanding/Significant Achievements<br />
In May the Department facilitated the major examination for 14 final year B.Sc. (Human Nutrition and<br />
Dietetics) students. This undertaking was made possible with tremendous support and co-operation from our<br />
Medical and Nursing colleagues. The examination was co-ordinated by Orla O’Connor and Aisling Glynn,<br />
Dietitians.<br />
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