The Galway Clinic provides patient care services on a day and in-patient basis. We also have an
A&E unit oepn
daily from 10am to 7pm. Day patients are welcomed as early as 6 am for
procedures or surgery on the same day with discharge home within 8-12
hours. For a procedure that requires overnight stay, patients are
accommodated on any one of three superbly designed units: Mother
Teresa’s, O’Malley or Freyer.
These three units have been
designed so that patients can be cared for in single, double or four
bed accommodation of hotel standard. Nursing and ancillary care is of
the highest standard and every attempt is made to meet the unique needs
of all patients. The patients can access TV, Radio, Internet and
telephone from their beds.
Creativity and CommitmentThere
are 7 theatres (operating rooms) fully equipped with the most up to
date technology. Our staff (medical and nursing), have been recruited
from well established academic institutions; their skill sets are broad
and diverse and their creativity and commitment is outstanding. At this
time, our main focus is on tackling the three main causes of premature
mortality in Ireland: Heart disease, Cancer and Stroke. From an
operative perspective, we perform high volumes of orthopaedic
procedures such as hip and knee replacement, hip resurfacing and
arthroscopy. Specialist surgeons provide medical and surgical services
that are evidence based and state of the art.
We promote
consultant-nursing partnership and to that end, there is a Theatre
User’s Group in place which meets monthly to manage the theatre and to
be ever vigilant in relation to seeking opportunities for improvement.
There is a strong focus on monitoring quality and outcomes, on the
standardisation of equipment and supplies and on containing costs
within the theatre environment.
Unique Skill Sets
The
processes of welcoming patients before surgery, caring for them
following surgery and attending to their needs before discharge are
carefully designed and planned. Patient feedback is always welcomed as
an opportunity for improvement.
The Intensive Care Unit
comprises 8 beds (2 single rooms). This unit is fully equipped with the
most modern technology. Staff are highly competent and provide care
over the 24-hour period. The unit is positioned adjacent to theatre and
recovery suites so as to maximize and capture the unique skill sets
that are required should an emergency occur.
An oncology unit
provides a supportive private environment where patients can receive
chemotherapy on a daily basis. The nursing staff emphasizes holistic
care and they support the patient from the time of diagnosis, through
the treatment plan and into care at home.
“Patient-Centred” Care
The
Cardiology suite and Cath Lab. provide services that include invasive
and non-invasive procedures. A diverse grouping of diagnostic and
interventional procedures are performed, such as: coronary angiograms,
angioplasty, stent placement and insertion of temporary and permanent
pacemakers, ECG, stress testing, 24 hour holter monitoring, 24 hour
pressure monitoring and echo cardiography.
Our main focus is “patient-centred” care at the
Galway Clinic.
We pride ourselves in sharing with you our unique set of values and we
will care for you at a time when you are most vulnerable in a
professional, caring and competent manner.
Values
* Caring and Empathy * Courtesy and Respect * Ease of access * Responsiveness and Efficiency * Commitment to excellence * Reliability * Teamwork * Professionalism