SSIS@TUH

Surgical Site Surveillance CNS in Tallaght University Hospital.

[Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) @TUH_Tallaght]

Congratulations to our colleagues shortlisted for the Irish Pharmacy Awards on June 6. Sharon Curran, Edwina Morrissey and the TUH Pharmacy Team have been recognised for excellence in clinical practice, medication safety, innovation and patient-centred care across Ireland.

[SSIS@TUH @SSISTUH]

@pfridgway @TUH_Tallaght @HSEDubMidlands @johnkel95613324 There can be no doubt of his impact! His support for SSI prevention has been transformative. John will be hugely missed.

[Paul Ridgway @pfridgway]

@TUH_Tallaght ‘s own Triona Murphy delivering key messages around SSI care bundles including correct Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Read the HPSC guideline here……

https://t.co/PRjBT833az

[SSIS@TUH @SSISTUH]

Super opportunity to present some of the Quality Improvement work in relation to Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in #SSIPrevention in @TUH_Tallaght in @RCSI_Irl today.
Great to be co-presenting with #AMS Colleagues in #AMRIC

[TUH Psychology @TUH_Psychology]

We are always delighted to attend the annual @noca_irl conference and this year we are excited to show how we have used audit and #leanhealthcare to improve access and quality for our patients at @TUH_Tallaght #NOCA2026

[TUH Psychology @TUH_Psychology]

We are delighted to feature Sean O’Farrell pictured at #PSIConf25 presenting early findings of @TUH_Tallaght NITRO Study led by Dr Damien Lowry and supported by @ValTwomey The first Irish Case Study profiling psycho-social and neuropsychological outcomes from N2O Toxicity.

[National Office of Clinical Audit @noca_irl]

𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗔 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
The NOCA Annual Conference 2026 takes place on Tuesday 10 February 2026 as part of @RCSI_Irl Charter Week.

Theme: From Audit to Action: A Culture of Improvement

Submissions are still open for the NOCA Quality Improvement Champion Award 2026, as well as our call for abstracts for poster presentations. Accepting submissions until Wednesday 14th January.

The event will see the launch of the Irish Heart Attack Audit National Report 2024 and the NOCA Impact Report 2026.

Further details and registration: https://t.co/mRo3mLBqgn

#NOCA2026 #ClinicalAudit #QualityImprovement #FromAuditToAction

[Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) @TUH_Tallaght]

Our hospital is currently very busy with high demand in the Emergency Department. Please use GPs or pharmacies for non-urgent care so we can prioritise urgent patients. Delays may occur. Life-threatening emergencies: call 999/112 or attend ED.

[Infection Prevention and Control #TUH @InfectionTuh]

Our 1st #IPC Bug Buster Bulletin of 2026 features @TUH_Tallaght annual de-cluttering day(a chance for all areas to do a Spring Clean) how to distinguish between a cold and #Flu and a feature on Norovirus as its incidence rises.

[OneTogether UK @OneTogetherUK]

#OneTogether2026 Programme brings together leading experts to explore theatre ventilation, perioperative care essentials, and the evolving challenges of #SSI prevention.
➡️ https://t.co/qhxiaLSBjp

@IPS_Infection @solventum @SaferSurgeryUK @club_csc @CollegeODP

[SSIS@TUH @SSISTUH]

Wishing all our colleagues in @TUH_Tallaght a very Happy Christmas

[Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) @TUH_Tallaght]

We asked our staff what they love most about working here. Here’s what they had to say 👇

[Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) @TUH_Tallaght]

Congrats to Cathy Mullen, our Simulation Nurse Lead, on winning the National Simulation Office’s ‘Emerging Leader in Simulation’ Award! Cathy’s leadership is transforming simulation education across TUH and the Dublin Midlands Region. A fantastic achievement!

[SSIS@TUH @SSISTUH]

Final #NursingGrandRounds in @TUH_Tallaght focusing on the 4Ms and improving #patient outcomes in older persons.
#Falls and #fractures can have catastrophic impacts for our patients.
Well done and congrats to the grand rounds commitee for another super year of shared learning

[Journal of Hospital Infection @jhieditor]

This study aims to evaluate the economic impact of a preventive intervention designed to reduce surgical site infection prevalence at the Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli.
https://t.co/km0qrkENGL

[National Office of Clinical Audit @noca_irl]

We are delighted to recognise @TUH_Tallaght as the winner of the 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 in the 2024 Irish Hip Fracture Database National Report.

Tallaght delivered the largest improvement of any hospital, increasing its Best Practice Tariff (BPT) achievement from 14% in 2023 to 37% in 2024, a 23-percentage-point improvement in just one year. This reflects the commitment, collaboration and determination of a truly multidisciplinary team.

As detailed on page 32, the hospital introduced several key changes that strengthened the entire hip fracture pathway:
- Hip Bleep system to ensure immediate alerting of hip fracture cases in ED.
- A streamlined ED-to-ward admission pathway, prioritising early assessment, bed allocation and rapid Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for pain relief.
- A ring-fenced Hip Fracture bed, enabling timely transfer and improved performance on the 4-hour standard.
- 7-day physiotherapy service, supporting early mobilisation and adherence to IHFS 7.
- Establishment of the Orthogeriatric service, providing comprehensive geriatric assessment, falls prevention, bone health assessment and delirium screening.

The team has also embedded a culture of reviewing audit data regularly, using it to identify delays, refine processes and sustain improvement.

This award celebrates their outstanding progress and their commitment to ensuring that older adults with hip fractures receive timely, high-quality and compassionate care. #IHFD2025 #HipFracture

🔗https://t.co/Y1HnjPnd4K

[National Office of Clinical Audit @noca_irl]

𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗔 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.

🔗 https://t.co/nP2Lomzfrj

The report presents data on on 4,294 patients admitted with hip fracture across 16 hospitals in Ireland.

This year’s most notable gain is in timely admission from the emergency department: 36% of patients were admitted to a ward or theatre within four hours, a seven-point improvement on 2023.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰:
- 77% of patients received surgery within 48 hours.
- 86% were reviewed by a geriatrician or advanced nurse practitioner.
- 87% received a specialist falls assessment.
- 90% underwent a bone-health assessment.
- 84% received a pre-operative nerve block for pain management.
- 85% were mobilised by a physiotherapist on the day of, or day after, surgery.
- <1% had a documented surgical site infection.
- Ten hospitals are now collecting follow-up data on 30-day mobility, quality of life and one-year mortality.

Thank you to the clinical teams, Audit Coordinators and hospital staff who continue to prioritise high-quality audit and improvement work in hip fracture care.
#IHFD2025 #HipFracture

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

Hope you can make this event ⬇️

[SSIS@TUH @SSISTUH]

Beginning to look a lot like 🎄
Congrats to our #Dermatology colleagues and to those who took the opportunity to get their #FluVaccine during this afternoons roving #vaccinator clinic.
#GetYourShot 💉
@ainemlynch11

[@ICUTallaght University Hospital @ICUTallaght]

Congrats to the Tallaght University Hospital volunteer shop on winning the catergory of Sgt Andrew Callanan Community Award. Well done to all 👏👏At the Tallaght Persons of the year awards. @TUH_Tallaght