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WELCOME to the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee where, for over 90 years, our team of dedicated staff has been serving the people of County Kerry. During that time it has commanded a well-earned and enviable reputation for offering the highest standards in patient care, delivered with the utmost compassion.

We’ve had a busy year at the Bon Secours during which there have been many highlights. The most recent came in October 2013 when the Bishop of Kerry, Most Reverend Raymond Browne, blessed the magnificent Josephine Potel extension, the first of a two-phase €7 million development at the hospital.

2013 started on the right note when we became the first Bon Secours Hospital to be represented at the Irish Healthcare Centre awards, being nominated as one of the top five hospitals in the country.

In May we announced that the Kerry Cork Health Link Bus will be the new beneficiary of the Hospital’s Community Fund for the next three years. The Health Link Bus fulfils one of the main aims of the Bon Secours Health System which is to provide good help to those in need.

In June, we opened a new Consultation Centre in the heart of Limerick City to serve the medical needs of people in Limerick and the Midwest Region. We have noticed an increase in the number of people travelling great distances from

Limerick, Clare, north Cork and Tipperary for a consultation in Tralee. Our new Consultation Centre in Limerick will help to reduce the stress for existing and new referrals.

Following a very successful recruitment campaign towards the end of 2012, we welcomed four new Consultants to the hospital in Tralee to work in a number of areas covering Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Paediatrics and Cardiology. We aim to further strengthen our team of dedicated professionals in 2014.

We hope you enjoy this brief insight to the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee and we look forward to continuing to meet the varying healthcare needs of our patients into the future.

Donna RocheHOSPITAL MANAGER

WELCOME TO THE BON SECOURS HOSPITAL

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MARIE Hayes is the GP & Medical Co-Ordinator at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee and her primary focus will be to help provide a better service to General Practitioners and their patients in Kerry and beyond.

General Practitioners from near and far clearly remain central to the hospital’s success. Their loyalty over many years and over a wide catchment area provides Bon Secours Hospital Tralee with the confidence and commitment to continually meet patients’ needs and to seek to exceed all stakeholders’ expectations on an ongoing basis.

Marie will meet regularly with GPs to discuss new hospital developments, new Consultant appointments, facilitate GP/Consultant training and education evenings.

Marie Hayes is contactable on 086 822 1207 and [email protected].

StatisticsThroughout 2013 the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee admitted nearly 17,000 patients:

• 15,000 adult patients• 1800 paediatric patients (approx)

Surgical staff have performed over 10,000 surgical procedures across the three Operating Theatres including Endoscopy and Cath Lab.

A further considerable number of minor operations have also been carried out.

The Bon Secours Hospital Tralee had 22,850 outpatient attendances including minor theatre, cardiology, PFT, X-Ray, Lab, Physiotherapy & Dietetics)

The Bon Secours Hospital Tralee currently provides 30% of acute hospital beds in Kerry, 31% of inpatient activity in Kerry, 35% of day-case beds in Kerry, 53% of day-case activity in Kerry and 27% of out-patient activity in Kerry.

AvailabilityAll of the Medical Services are available 24/7 with an on-call Consultant Support Service every day of the year.

The Adult and Paediatric Care Teams at the Bon Secours Hospital are prepared to accept referrals from GPs who are on the SouthDoc roster, while the Paediatric Ward has a 17 in-patient bed capacity.

Contact DetailsA full listing of contact details for the Consultant Staff in the various Departments throughout the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee is available from Pages 8 to 13 in this booklet.

REACHING OUT TO GPs IN KERRy, LIMERICK AND MID-WEST REGION

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Dr Zulfiqar Hussain, CONSULTANT GASTROENTEROLOGIST

Dr Zulfiqar Hussain moved to Tralee with his family in June 2013. He first graduated in 1997 from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Pakistan before moving to Ireland in 2002 and trained as junior doctor in Midwestern Health Board. He achieved his membership from the Royal College of Physicians Ireland in 2003 and later completed his Gastroenterology training from University Hospital Cork and Mercy University Hospital Cork respectively. He developed special interest in Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Interventional Gastroenterology, worked as Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology in Liaquat University Hospital Pakistan and consultant gastroenterologist in Victoria Infirmary Hospital Glasgow.

Peter Browne, CONSULTANT RHEUMATOLOGIST

Peter is from Cork City and he graduated from University College Cork (Medicine) in 2004. He worked in Cork University Hospital and the Midwestern Regional Hospital Limerick from 2004-2007 before gaining a Masters Degree in Sports Medicine from UCC in 2007. Peter has also spent time in Beaumont and Mater Hospitals. He carried out research on Cellular Mechanisms of SLE (Lupus) in the Royal College of Surgeons on Stephen’s Green, Dublin in 2009/10. Peter has considerable interest in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound in daily practice and the role it plays in distinguishing degenerative from inflammatory conditions, monitoring the activity levels of inflammatory conditions, assessing regional joint problems and guiding injections into specific joints or targets.

NEW CONSULTANTS

TOWARDS the end of 2012, we embarked on a successful recruitment drive to strengthen our team of Consultants at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee.

The campaign received a positive response and as a result, three new Consultant Doctors have already commenced work at the hospital with a fourth Consultant Doctor due to take up his post in December 2013.

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Dr Raafat Ibrahim, CONSULTANT PAEDIATRICIAN

Dr Raafat Ibrahim graduated in 1983 from Tanta University in Egypt and he received his First Degree in Paediatrics (DCM) from Ain Shams University, Cairo. He came to Ireland in 1995 and received his Second Paediatric Degree (DCH) before starting further Paediatric training in Dublin, Cork and Galway until he received his Membership Degree from the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health (MRCPCH) followed by his Fellowship (FRCPCH). Raafat developed special interest in Diabetes and pursued further studies in Warwick University, UK. Before taking up his position at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, Raafat has spent the past two years as a full-time Consultant Paediatrician.

Dr Samer Arnous, CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST

Dr Samer Arnous graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2001. Following cardiology training in Ireland, he undertook two years of research with University College London, followed by subspecialty intervention training in Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester and structural heart training in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is an experienced interventional Cardiologist whose expertise lies in General Cardiology (chest pain syndromes, breathlessness, palpitations) Echocardiography (valvular heart disease, heart failure), Pacemaker implantation and Intervention (angiography, angioplasty, patent foramen ovale closure, atrial septal defect closure, Left atrial appendage closure, transcatheter aortic valve implantation and percutaneous mitral valve repair (MitraClip). Dr Arnous has an extensive publication record over a number of fields of cardiovascular research and has written a number of book chapters. His research interests include stem cell therapy, coronary intervention, transcatheter aortic valve implantation and mitral valve repair.

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BRANCHING OUT IN TRALEE

IN October 2013, in the presence of Fr Seamus Linnane, Hospital Manager, staff and Sisters, the Bishop of Kerry, Most Reverend Raymond Browne, blessed the magnificent Josephine Potel extension, the first of a two-phase €7 million development at the hospital.

Bishop Browne said that it would have been a proud day for his late mother, had she been alive, to see him blessing a Bon Secours building, as he had two grand-aunts who entered the order of the Bon Secours Sisters. He blessed all who will work in this building and to keep their faith alive in their hearts and in their work.

This has been an exciting project for everyone involved in the day-to-day running of the Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee. The need to expand has arisen over a number of years and this new development will result in the provision of additional space for the hospital’s clinical

outpatient departments. Great credit is due to the design and construction team who worked tirelessly to complete this phase of the project on schedule.

Construction work on the new Administration and Storage building, 125 additional car park spaces and a new vehicle entrance from Matt Talbot Road began in February 2013 and it provided jobs for 50 people.

The Josephine Potel extension will be the new home to the Administration, Finance, Supplies, Laundry and Medical Records Departments at the hospital and prayers were said for each during the blessing ceremony.

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BON SECOURS HOSPITAL Limerick consuLtation centre

OPENS TO SERVE MEDICAL NEEDS OF THE MIDWEST

IN June 2013, the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee opened a new Consultation Centre in the heart of Limerick City to serve the medical needs of people in Limerick and the Midwest Region.

The Bon Secours Hospital Limerick Consultation Centre currently offers consultations for Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Paediatrics and Rheumatology.

The new office at 97 Henry Street, Limerick is centrally located and within easy reach for anyone who may need to see a Consultant at the centre.

Over a period of time, many Consultants at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee noticed an increase in the number of people travelling great distances from Limerick, Clare, north Cork and Tipperary for a consultation in Tralee. The new Consultation Centre in Limerick helps to reduce the stress for existing and new referrals.

The Bon Secours Hospital Limerick Consultation Centre is open daily at Suite 4, Ivernia Hall, 97 Henry Street, Limerick and appointments by referral can be made by calling 061-400700.

to attend the upcoming

Study Evenings in Kerry and Limerick in 2014

Invitation to GENERAL

PRACTITIONERS

We would welcome their suggestions in relation to potential discussion topics and these can be submitted to Tracie Ferris on 061-400700, by fax on 061-400800 or email [email protected]


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Angiography The angiogram services at Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee help diagnose coronary artery disease for patients throughout County Kerry.

Cardiology The Cardiology Department provides a high quality service for patients with suspected Cardiac disease. We provide a wide range of Diagnostic, invasive and non-invasive procedures. Our service caters for in-patients, out-patients, referrals from other hospitals and GP’s by appointment.

Chaplaincy The Chaplains provide Pastoral Care as they attend to the spiritual and pastoral needs of patients, relatives of patients and staff.

Densitometry Bone Densitometry is a method of measuring the calcium content or density of bones - the lower the density the greater the potential risk for fracture in the future. It is normally used as a form of screening, utilising very low dose x-rays. A Bone Densitometry or DEXA scan as it is also known takes a few minutes, is non-invasive and provides accurate results.

Diagnostic Testing The Radiology Department at Bon Secours in Tralee provides diagnostic imaging services such as X-Ray and MRI scans for patients

Dietetics The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics provides a range of clinical services and its aim is to meet the nutritional needs of patients in various disease states. We apply the knowledge of food, nutrition and other related disciplines, such as biochemistry, physiology and social science, to promote health, prevent disease and assist in the management of illness. We currently have one full-time senior Dietitian who is a member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute.

Discharge Planning Through multi-disciplinary and multi-agency workings, the Discharge and Transfer coordinator will focus on the individual and their specific needs on discharge thus facilitating a seamless transition from one stage of care to the next.

General Medicine The consultant physicians at the Bon Secours Tralee provide general medicine, nursing and health screening services to patients. Included in this Department are Consultant Physicians, Nursing Staff, Nutrition & Dietetics and Patient Facilities

Intensive The Intensive Care/Coronary Care Unit is a six bedded unit which caters forCare Unit surgical patients, medical emergencies and cardiac patients.

Laboratory The Pathology Department performs numerous clinical laboratory tests and these results are intended to identify and monitor diseases and their treatment. The Pathology Department provides a quality, efficient service for both in-patients and out-patients. All laboratory disciplines participate in internationally accredited external quality control schemes. The departments are equipped with state of the art, modern analysers and equipment.

HOSPITAL SERVICES AND DEPARTMENTS

Services

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Dr James RyanConsultant Endocrinologist

Dr Samer ArnousConsultant Cardiologist

Dr Kate FitzgeraldConsultant Anaesthetist

Dr Louis KearyConsultant Cardiologist

Mr Barry LaneConsultant General

and Vascular Surgeon

Dr Mark BrettConsultant Anaesthetist

Dr Jane EnglishGeneral Physician - Gastroenterologist

Dr Zulfiqar HussainConsultant

Gastroenterologist

Dr Vincent GearyConsultant Anaesthetist

Mr Brian WaldronConsultant

General Surgeon

Mr Tom McCormackConsultant

General Surgeon

MANAGEMENT & CONSULTANTS

Mr OJ FrancisConsultant

General Surgeon


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Dr Helena MooreConsultant Neurologist

Mr Ghulam GardeziConsultant

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr David Wallace Consultant

Opthalmic Surgeon

Mr John RiceConsultant

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Paidi O DomhnaillConsultant

Opthalmic Surgeon

Mr Karrupiah MahlingamConsultant

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Prof John FentonConsultant Otolaryngologist

Mr Ishteaque Ahmed Consultant Otolaryngologist

Mr Paul KeoghConsultant Oral Surgeon

Mr Ross KingstonConsultant

Orthopaedic Surgeon


Ms Ava WalkerConsultant Gynaecologist

Dr Desmond FarrellConsultant Histopathologist


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Dr Raafat IbrahimConsultant Paediatrician

Dr Hilary KellyConsultant Radiologist

Dr Patricia SheahanConsultant Palliative Care

Dr Thomas GreaneyConsultant Radiologist

Dr Noirin Ni ScannlainConsultant Physician -

Dermatologist

Dr Matthew KinchConsultant Psychiatrist

Dr Alan MulgrewConsultant Respiratory

Physician

Dr Rose-Marie DalyConsultant

Paediatric Dentist

Dr George PhilipConsultant Paediatrician

Dr Eamon BannonConsultant Radiologist

Dr Caitriona BuckleyConsultant Rheumatologist

Dr Peter BrowneConsultant Rheumatologist

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Dr James O’ReganConsultant

General Physician

Dr Tom O’Brien Consultant Paediatrician

Over many years of service, both Jim and Tom built-up a great relationship with their patients who were very sad to see them go. They were always prepared to go the extra mile for his patients and loved every minute of their work. Everyone at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee wishes Jim and Tom a long and enjoyable retirement.

Donna RocheHospital Manager

Breda DoyleBest Practice Manager

Kathleen JordanClinical Services Manager

Siobhan DowlingDirector of Nursing

Sr Anita BurkeMission Leader

Juliette O’ConnellFinancial Controller

Mr John BuckleyUrologist

Mr Seanan O’RourkeConsultant Urologist


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Neurology The Neurology Department at Bon Secours Tralee investigates, diagnoses, treats and manages neurological disorders of the brain.

Operating Theatre Equipped with three Operating Theatres, one Minor Operations Theatre; post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (Recovery Area) and Theatre Sterile Supplies Unit, the Consultant Surgeons at the hospital provide a comprehensive range of surgical specialities, including: ENT, General, Oral, Vascular / Laser, Ophthalmic, 24 hour Emergency Surgery, Orthopaedic, General and Minimal Invasive Surgery, Urological, Gynaecological.

Opthamology The Opthalmology Department at Bon Secours Tralee provides specialist eye care including cataract surgery and laser treatment to patients throughout Kerry.

Orthopaedics The Orthopaedics Department at Bon Secours is made up of five Orthopaedic Surgeons based in Kerry, and all five perform inpatient orthopaedic surgery. We have two laminar flow operating theatres for performing joint replacement surgery.

Paediatric Dr Rose-Marie Daly established a unique child focused dental practice in Tralee after her appointment in 2010 as a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry to the Bon Secours Private Hospital in Kerry . Dr Daly provides a gentle and caring environment for children and parents to facilitate lifelong positive attitudes towards dental health.

Paediatric Facilities The Paediatric Department at Bon Secours Tralee offer a comprehensive range of paediatric facilities to care for sick children. Among the new facilities available are allergy testing, PH testing and lung function testing using the vitalograph.

Pharmacy The role of the pharmacy is to optimise patients medication therapy and care, through the safe, reliable and efficient supply, dispensing, distribution and control of all pharmaceutical products to ward and retail outlet. Supported by medication advice, education and information to patients, nursing and medical staff. The Pharmacy Department keeps abreast of new Pharmacology developments and maintains the highest principles of moral, ethical and legal conduct.

Physiotherapy The physiotherapy department is staffed by a team of experienced physiotherapists who will complete a detailed assessment prior to commencing treatment. All exercises and treatments are tailored to the individual needs of the patient.

Respiratory The Respiratory Department provides a high quality for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, tuberculosis and obstructive sleep apnonea (OSA), with a flexible sleep diagnostic service available to suit the patients needs. This service is available to inpatients, outpatients, referrals from General practitioners and from other hospitals.

Urology The Urology Department provides a comprehensive Adult and Paediatric facility caring for patients with a wide spectrum of urological conditions. Patients referred are assessed with the benefit of state-of-the-art diagnostics, including Urodynamic testing, Endoscopic evaluation of the upper and lower urinary tract, in conjunction with Diagnostic Imaging with on-site Ultrasonography, CT and MRI scanning.

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Dr. Vincent Geary P 066 714 9800Consultant Anaesthetist F 066 714 9861____________________________________

Dr. mark Brett P 066 714 9800Consultant Anaesthetist F 066 716 4525____________________________________

Dr Liam Lynch P 066 714 9800Consultant Anaesthetist F 066 716 4525____________________________________

Dr. kate Fitzgerald P 066 714 9800Consultant Anaesthetist F 066 716 4525____________________________________

mr. o.J. Francis P 066 714 9895Consultant Surgeon F 066 714 9183____________________________________

Dr. eamon Bannan P 066 714 9869Consultant Radiologist F 066 714 9801____________________________________

Dr. Hilary kelly P 066 714 9869Consultant Radiologist F 066 714 9801____________________________________

Dr. thomas V. Greaney P 066 714 9869Consultant Radiologist F 066 714 9801____________________________________

Dr. matthew kinch P 066 711 7111Consultant Psychiatrist F 066 714 9861____________________________________

mr. thomas mccormack P 066 712 2488Consultant Gen Surgeon F 066 716 4525& Urologist ____________________________________

mr. Brian moriarty P 066 712 9755Consultant Otolaryngologist F 066 712 1870____________________________________

mr. Barry Lane P 066 714 9891Consultant General F 066 716 4512& Vascular Surgeon ____________________________________

mr. ishteaque ahmed P 066 716 4548Consultant Otolaryngologist F 066 716 4549____________________________________

mr. Brian Waldron P 066 718 4470Consultant General Surgeon F 066 716 4525

Dr. raafat ibrahim P 066 716 4567Consultant Paediatrician F 066 714 9861____________________________________

Dr. noirin ni scannlain P 066 714 9889Consultant Physician F 066 714 9861____________________________________

ms. ava Walker P 066 714 9890Consultant Gynaecologist F 066 716 4547____________________________________

Dr. Zulfiqar Hussain P 066 714 9896Consultant Gastroenterologist F 066 714 9858____________________________________

Dr. Jenny Lynch P 066 716 4543Consultant Plastic/ F 066 716 4562Reconstructive Surgeon ____________________________________

Dr. conleth murphy P 066 714 9800& Dr. Brian Bird F 066 714 9861Consultants Med Oncologists ____________________________________

mr. John Buckley P 066 714 9897Consultant Urologist F 066 714 9866

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mr. Ghulam Gardezi P 066 714 9892Consultant Orthopaedic F 066 714 9805Surgeon____________________________________

mr. ross kingston P 066 716 4512 Consultant Orthopaedic F 066 716 4517Surgeon____________________________________

mr. maha Lingam P 021 431 9266Consultant Orthopaedic F 021 431 9264Surgeon ____________________________________

mr. David Wallace P 066 714 9893Consultant Ophthalmologist F 066 714 9843____________________________________

mr. Paidi o’Domhnaill P 066 714 9893Consultant Ophthalmologist F 066 714 9843____________________________________

Dr. magued George Philip P 066 714 9871Consultant Paediatrician F 066 714 9861____________________________________

Dr. Helena moore P 066 714 9880Consultant Neurologist F 066 714 9899____________________________________

Dr. Desmond Farrell P 066 714 9800Consultant Histopathologist F 066 714 9824____________________________________

Dr. Peter Browne P 066 716 4520Consultant Rheumatologist F 066 716 4526____________________________________

mr. Paul keogh P 066 714 9842Consultant Oral Surgeon F 066 716 4501____________________________________

Dr. Jane english P 066 714 9800Consultant Physician/ F 066 716 4544Gastroenterologist ____________________________________

Dr. William Dibb P 066 714 9800Consultant Microbiologist F 066 714 9824____________________________________

Dr. Louis keary P 066 714 9825Consultant Cardiologist F 066 714 9849____________________________________

Dr. alan mulgrew P 066 716 4504Consultant Respiratory F 066 716 4517Physician ____________________________________

mr. max mahendran P 021 430 5037Consultant General F 066 716 7116& Vascular Surgeon____________________________________

mr. seanan o’rourke P 066 716 4532Consultant Urologist F 066 716 4535____________________________________

Dr. caitriona Buckley P 066 716 4533Consultant Rheumatologist F 066 716 4534____________________________________

Dr. James ryan P 066 716 4536Consultant Endocrinologist F 066 716 4538____________________________________

mr. John rice P 066 714 9800Consultant Orthopaedic F 066 716 4542Surgeon____________________________________

Dr. rosemarie Daly P 066 71 17071Consultant Paediatric Dentist F 066 71 17071____________________________________

Professor John Fenton P 061 307 540Consultant Otolaryngologist F 061 307 572 ____________________________________

Professor Jack Philips P 01 837 6727Consultant Neurosurgeon F 01 837 5925

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GPs provide the Bon Secours Hospital Team with the confidence and commitment to continually meet patients’ needs and expectations.

The Bon Secours Hospital Tralee provides Out-of-Hours Care for patients who may need to attend their local SouthDoc GP in Kerry.

All of the Medical Services are available 24/7 with an on-call Consultant Support Service every day of the year.

Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee offers the following extensive range of services:

PATIENT INFORMATION

INSURANCE COVER FOR PATIENTS

Agreements are in place with the following insurance companies whose members are covered for treatment: VHI, Laya Healthcare, Garda Medical Aid, ESB Medical Insurance, Aviva and other Private Insurance.

The Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee also accepts patients from the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) for some surgical procedures.

The Hospital advises that confirmation of insurance details occurs prior to admission by contacting the Booking Office on 066 716 4527 or 066 714 9856

• Anaesthesiology• Angiography• Cardiology• Diabetes• Diagnostic Imaging• Densitometry• Dermatology• Dietetics• Endocrinology• Endoscopy• ENT Surgery• Epidural• Gastroenterology

• General and Specialist Medicine

• General and Specialist Surgery

• Gynaecology• Intensive Care• Neurology• MRI• Ophthalmology• Oral Surgery• Orthopaedic Surgery• Paediatrics• Pharmacy

• Physiotherapy• Psychiatry• Respiratory Medicine• Pulmonary Function Studies• Rheumatology• Sleep Studies• Urology


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A CARING FORCE WITHIN THE COMMUNITy

One of the main aims of the Bon Secours Health System is to provide good help to those in need and each year the Hospital identifies and supports a number of beneficiaries who, for various reasons, meet that criteria.

In 2013, the Kerry Cork Health Link Bus was selected to become the new beneficiary of the Hospital’s Community Fund for three years until 2015. The three annual contributions of €30,000 thereby strengthened the capability of the Kerry Cancer Trust purchase a new bus which was delivered in September.

In 2012, the Health Link Bus provided free transport for cancer patients from Kerry to attend 3600 appointments for radiotherapy at Cork University Hospital. The bus takes patients from one of the pick-up points en route to Cork and brings them to the hospital for treatment, waits while all patients on board are treated and then brings them back to where they were picked up.

There were many other beneficiaries of the Community Fund in 2012 & 2013, and among them were:

• Tralee Musical Society, a community-driven organisation that is dedicated to touching people’s lives with enjoyment.

• Tralee Dynamos FC who, for many years, have worked closely with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and have used sport as a means to instil a sense of pride, team play and community spirit.

• Daffodil Day Cake Sale raised €5000 for the Irish Cancer Society.

• Kerins O’Rahillys CLG who provided our staff with parking facilities for most of the year.

At the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee we are committed to recognising the need to engage with the local communities and we are lucky that our organisation has always had an annual fund dedicated to community initiatives.


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BUILDING ON SUCCESS IS KEy TO CONTINUED PROGRESS

2013 was a successful year for the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee and everyone will work hard to ensure that 2014 is as successful.

• top Five Hospitals in irelandThe Bon Secours Hospital Tralee won an award for being one of the top five hospitals in the country at the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards.

Celebrating best practice in the country’s healthcare sector, the awards showcase the best of Irish healthcare in centres, services, skills, innovation, achievements and medical excellence across the full range of healthcare centres in Ireland.

It is the first hospital in the Bon Secours Hospital Health System to be represented at the awards which is great achievement in itself. It is an honour to be regarded as being in the top five hospitals in Ireland and we look forward to maintaining that position over the coming months and years.

• PharmacyDr Síle O’Connor, a Pharmacist based at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, has received an award for a research project at the Hospital Pharmacists Association of Ireland (HPAI) Annual Educational Conference. Specialising in antibiotics management, Síle’s research consisted of a survey of all hospitals in Ireland to examine

what quality measures were in place to ensure antibiotics were used appropriately.

Further success for the Pharmacy Department at the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee came in September 2013 when it was shortlisted as one of the three finalists in the Pharmacy Team of the year Category of the inaugural Hospital Pharmacy News Awards.

• infection controlHand hygiene is rigorous at Bon Secours Hospital Tralee. Audit teams are multidisciplinary and validated compliance rates are over 90% for 2013. A video has recently been produced in-house to promote hand hygiene.

A poster describing an innovative approach to peripheral vascular catheter care via Link Nurses was awarded first prize at Won first prize at the Infection Control Nurses Association’s Annual Conference, 2012.

• radio kerry Business awardIn February, the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee was presented with a monthly Radio Kerry Business Award for the hospital’s contribution to the Services Sector in the county. The competition recognises the achievements of businesses in the Retail, Food, Services, Technology/Innovation, Health/Beauty/Fashion and Tourism/Hospitality Sectors.


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Bon Secours

LocationThe Bon Secours Hospital is located in the heart of Tralee and is only a five minute walk from the Town Centre and a number of hotels, guesthouses, cafés and restaurants.

Tralee is the gateway to the Dingle peninsula and the Ring of Kerry and is home to the Rose of Tralee Festival. The town also offers great shopping, a host of all-weather attractions & easy access to great beaches, mountains, spectacular golf courses and historical monuments of the North Kerry landscape.

roaDThe New Tralee Eastern By-pass Ring Road has made it easier to reach the Bon Secours Hospital. The main road routes leading to Tralee include:

• N69 from Listowel/Tarbert• M7 South from Dublin taking the N21 from Limerick• N22 joining the N21 from Killarney/Cork• N70 from Killorglin• N86 from Dingle

The Bus Éireann Terminus is located at Casement Station with regular services to Listowel, Castleisland, Dingle,

Kenmare, Killorglin and Caherciveen as well as to the main towns and cities in Ireland. Full Bus Éireann information available from www.buseireann.ie

raiLCasement Railway Station is only a 10 minute walk from the Bon Secours Hospital. There are numerous daily train services to Dublin and Cork and connections available from these stations to numerous other cities including Limerick City. Full Train Schedule Information available from www.irishrail.ie. A Taxi Rank operates at the Bus & Rail Station.

airTralee is also accessible by air with the location of Kerry Airport only 18km from the town. Kerry Airport operates flights to Dublin, London Luton, London Stansted and Frankfurt Hahn. Kerry Airport is serviced by taxis, bus and rail links to Tralee. Flight schedules are available from www.kerryairport.ie.

Cork Airport is located approximately 121km from Tralee to the south, Shannon Airport is only 124km away to the north. Dublin Airport is located approximately 307km from Tralee, with flights available to and from Kerry Airport. Visit www.corkairport.com, www.shannonairport.com, and www.dublinairport.com for further information.

GPS: Lat 52.2691617 • Lon -9.71291039


Bon Secours HospitalStrand StreetTraleeCo. Kerry

Tel: 066 714 9800Fax: 066 712 8710

marie HayesGP & Medical [email protected] tracie FerrisLimerick Consultation [email protected]

www.bonsecours.ie

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