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Free to attend, Healthcare Ireland's combination of a multi-discipline 'combined Ireland' conference and international exhibition focuses on the application of science, technology and best practice in delivering health services within all types of environments. Topics discussed will range from design and planning of healthcare facilities, to patient care, from infection control to communication skills, organisational structure to leadership and teamwork.
Present a paper
Let us know the topic on which you would like to present a paper, why this is of interest, and who would be the target audience for this paper, together with an abstract of the presentation. Healthcare Ireland's education advisory team will then assess all those submitted, with a view incorporating these within the event's educational programme for the benefit of those attending.
Click here for the application form
Who should attend?
Healthcare Ireland is designed to address the needs of the management teams responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and management of healthcare facilities and delivery of patient and care services within: acute hospitals, care homes, community based care, county hospitals, mental health facilities, general practices, regional health bodies, surgeries and hospices.
Healthcare Ireland's Educational Programme addresses these core areas:
- Healthcare - design, planning, maintenance and management
- Delivering healthcare in the community
- Infection control and prevention
- Leadership
- Quality and Standards
- Financial Management
- Procurement
- Personal development
- Patient Care
- Rehabilitation and mobility
Until the Healthcare Ireland Conference Programme for 2010 is finalised, here is the 2009 programme. |
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| Wednesday 1 April 2009 |
| KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
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| 09.10-09.45 Mary Harney TD, Minister for Health and Children |
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| 09.45-10.15 Exhibition Visit |
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| The Healthcare Environment Stream, hosted by IHEEM, carries CPD points. |
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10.15-10.25
Introduction to The Healthcare Environment Sessions
Jim Kinsella, Stewart's Hospital, Chair Person IHEEM Ireland |
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10.25-10.55
Home 'Sweet' Home?
Jonathon Wilson, Ashen & Allen Architects
- Should hospital bedrooms recreate a home environment
- Should they be designed for professionals to deliver safe and efficient care to the patient?
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11.00-11.30
Designing the Perfect Children's Hospital
Richard Mazuch, Nightingale Associates |
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| 11.30-12.00
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12.00-12.35
A Sustainable NHS - Built for Health
Lorraine Holme, GREFD, Department of Health
- Defining the agenda and practical implementation
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12.40-13.15
Alternative Energy Systems in the Healthcare Industry
– Pros and Cons
David Reilly, RPS
- An understanding of current and prospective alternative energy systems for the Healthcare Industry
- An appreciation of the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy integration into Healthcare Buildings
- An understanding of the impact on design of new facilities and on the building fabric and operation of existing facilities resulting from alternative energy systems integration
- An insight into the Energy, Carbon and Environ mental benefits of integrating alternative energy systems The Green Agenda
- An appreciation of the likely capital cost, operational cost savings and potential funding opportunities and management arrangements for alternative energy systems at new and existing sites
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13.15-14.30 Exhibition Visit
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14.30-15.00
Efficiency Supports for the Healthcare Sector
– Alan Ryan, SEI
- Grants available to the healthcare sector
- Other energy efficiency supports available
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15.00-15.30
How to Achieve Sustainable Healthcare Outcomes
Chris Hall, BRE
- Sources of assistance /reference
- Key tools and what they provide including BREEAM Healthcare
- Priorities
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15.30-16.00
The Carbon Impact of Energy
– As Seen From Across the Water
Chris Holme, GREFD, Department of Health
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| 16.00-16.30 Exhibition Visit |
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16.30-17.05
Effective Procurement in Healthcare
– Leo Stronge, HSE
- Efficient procurement organisation
- Procurement methodology in a legislative framework
- Specifying requirements
- Achieving value for money in a changing environment
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17.10-17.45
How Building Off Site Can Deliver More Sustainable Construction
David Johnson, Yorkon
- Learn about new developments in off-site technologies to help healthcare providers meet the sustainability agenda and deliver high quality healthcare facilities that enhance the patient experience
- Learn how off-site construction can reduce building waste and improve thermal efficiency
- Learn about low and zero carbon technologies that encourage the use of renewable energies and reduce carbon emissions
- Gain some practical hints and tips to help you use off-site construction in your organisation, and learn how to assess the environmental performance of your construction partners
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| 17.45-18.00 Exhibition Visit |
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10.15-10.50
Improving Hand Hygiene in a Hospital Setting
– An I.T. Based Management Tool
Richard P Walsh, Kerry General Hospital & Frank Corr, Hymed Systems
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10.55-11.30
Pillow Talk - What Can a Pillow Tell You About Purchasing Healthcare Equipment?
Laura Dillon, HSE Dublin Mid Leinster, Cherry Orchard Hospital
- Purchasing for the healthcare environment
- Authenticating equipment data
- Working with manufacturers to provide better solutions
- Advocating a safe environment for patients
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11.30-11.45 Exhibition Visit
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11.45-12.25
Quality and Safety Assurance in Healthcare
– a HIQA Perspective.
Deirdre Mulholland, HIQA
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12.30-13.15
Infection Prevention in the Built Environment
Ruth Ray, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital
- How to prevent infection during design/construction and ongoing preventive maintenance, surveillance and monitoring of systems(ventilation and water)
- To make compliance with infection prevention easier by good design
- Prevention of aspergillus and leigonella during construction
- Awareness of need for continuous monitoring and maintenance on water and ventilation
systems to prevent infection
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13.15-14.30 Exhibition Visit
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14.30-15.10
Dignity and Design – The Case for Renewing our Hospitals
Mervyn Taylor, Hospice Friendly Hospitals Programme (Irish Hospice Foundation)
- How the physical environment of hospitals can enhance or detract from the dignity of patients
- The role of evidence based design in planning new facilities
- How bad design costs as much as good design
- Why single rooms are central to creating safe and dignified hospital care
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15.15-16.00
The Role of Advocacy in Private & Voluntary Nursing Homes
Tony Carroll, Silverstream Healthcare for Nursing Homes Ireland
- Understand the need for advocacy in residential care
- Methodology of setting up an advocacy service
- Common themes raised by residents
- Learning for the residential units
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16.00-16.30 Exhibition Visit
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16.30-17.45
Standards for End of Life Care in Hospitals
Helen Donovan, Hospice Friendly Hospitals Programme (Irish Hospice Foundation)
- Why standards are needed for end of life care in hospitals
- Why they need to focus on the needs of the patient, relative, staff and hospital
- Why standards for end of life care must be linked to audit of end of life care
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17.45-18.00 Exhibition Visit
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| Thursday 2 April 2009 |
| KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
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| 09.10-09.40 Dr. Tracey Cooper, Chief Executive, HIQA |
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| 09.40-09.45 Exhibition Visit |
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09.45-10.25
"Are We There Yet"
Health and Safety Audit in Estates
Alan Hambidge, Empathy Environmental Consultants
- What is health & safety audit & management for estates
- The legal requirements for H&S audit and management
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- A review of status of healthcare H&S status (from 75 audits)
- Conclusions and a way forward
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10.30-11.15
Designing Healthcare Environments to Stimulate Mobility and Promote Rehabilitation
Marion Wilson Thomas, AOTI
- Designing for clients' needs
- Encouraging mobility using clients' volition
- Creating value
- Promoting meaningful environments
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11.15-11.45 Exhibition Visit |
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11.45-12.20
Research into Fire Safety in Nursing Homes and Healthcare Environments in the Republic of Ireland
John Moore, MPhil Student, Dublin Institute of Technology & Victor Hrymak, Dublin Institute of Technology |
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12.25-13.00
Design for Rehabilitation Facilities
Kevin Jackson, Murray O Laoire Architects
- Design approaches to rehabilitation
- Focus on nursing homes & residential care
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13.00-14.15 Exhibition Visit |
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14.15-14.50
Silent and Deadly – Water System Pathogens – Six Years On
Tim Wafer, Clearwater Technology Ltd
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14.55-15.30
Design & Build – What are the Issues?
IHEEM Dublin Branch, SISK, Architect & Hospital Management |
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15.30-16.00 Exhibition Visit |
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