ANNUAL REVIEW master Final3a - St Vincent's University Hospital

St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group Limited - Annual Review 2007
General Services
It is expected that 2008 will bring many more challenges as several major redevelopment projects are to
commence including the construction of the new 120 bed ward block and a major refurbishment programme
which already includes:
• St. Camillus - replacement of ceilings and lighting. Upgrading of linen room and installation of a
high density storage system.
• St. Monica’s – installation of a high density storage system in the store room.
• Day Ward – conversion of old Radiology department into a new 23 bed day ward.
• St. Monica’s – refurbishment of ward kitchen.
• Outpatient’s Department – refurbishment work to improve Social Work Dept; create HIPE Offices
and a refurbished Clinic Room.
• Emergency Dept. modifications to create an additional 4 bedded Clinical Decision Unit.
• St. Luke’s 2 modifications to improve patient environment.
• St. Patrick’s – creation of a new seven bedded Medical Observation Unit.
• St. Mark’s Ward modification to create an eight en-suite bedded unit.
• Professor of Medicine Suite to be developed with support from UCD
• Professor of Surgery Suite to be developed with support from UCD
• Ward Kitchens – upgrade programme across all kitchens.
• Ward Bathrooms – upgrade programme with new showers and toilets
• Signage – provision of permanent external signage across campus.
Each of the departments within the General Services portfolio has had a productive year. The following is a
brief outline of their role and activities.
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