ANNUAL REVIEW master Final3a - St Vincent's University Hospital

St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group Limited - Annual Review 2007
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
Una Nicholson (Clinical Nurse Specialist – Infection Control) provided guidance on infection control issues
and facilitated a Hygiene Audit, which took place in November. The audit tool was similar to that used by
H.I.Q.A. for public service facilities. A multi disciplinary group with senior management membership has been
formed to systematically carry out all report recommendations.
Staff
Much energy was expended on recruitment during the year. We were able to replace nurses resigning as
well as fill some deficits.
Staff Recruited:
Staff Nurses 33
Care Assistants 5
TSSD Technicians 3
Clinical Nurse Managers II 3
Clinical Nurse Manager I 1
Clinical Nurse Specialists 2
Phlebotomist 1
Porters 6
Resignations
In 2007 we said goodbye to a number of staff members
Staff Nurses 23
Porters 3
Care Assistants 2
Theatre Attendants 1
TSSD Technicians 2
Service Developments/Activities
Committee Activities:
The Mission Committee comprises of representatives of all divisions. Chaired by Ms. Orla Fitzgibbon
(Assistant Director of Nursing) the Committee met monthly and engaged in many activities designed to
incorporate the mission, philosophy and values of the Religious Sisters of Charity into our work practice. Fund
raising events took place including: staff barbeque in July; quiz night in October and a very successful staff
children’s party was held in December.
The Staff Development Committee met throughout the year and developed a professional education and
development programme consisting of a hospital based in- service education programme. Mr.Nelson Lebogo
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