andrea burke

Antimicrobial Pharmacist 💊

[Ciara Kirke @ciarakirke]

Primary care pharmacists substantially reduced polypharmacy and improved the anticholinergic burden through structured medicines review in nursing homes.

We need primary care pharmacists in Ireland

[HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) @hpscireland]

A new HSE immunisation programme to protect newborn infants against RSV was implemented in Ireland in September 2024.

The latest issue of Epi Insight features an update on RSV epidemiology during the first twelve weeks of RSV Nirsevimab Pathfinder Programme in Ireland.

Read it in full here:
https://t.co/HWZCDygGpp

[HSE Ireland @HSELive]

Today is European Antibiotic Awareness Day.

#Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection. Antibiotics do not work for viral infections such as colds and flu, and most coughs. Taking antibiotics when you do not need them can cause you harm.

Learn more: https://t.co/gkQKU8wzlv #EAAD2024

[andrea burke @andreaburke28]

My @Garmin watch was sent off for replacement which I was informed during the initial process would take 10 days once received in the UK.Over 10 days later I am informed it is out of stock and won't be back until the second week of September!!Now I have no watch!Appalling service

[Laura-Jane Jones @MissLJJ]

Astonishing news about #CharlotteDujardin, rumour mill in over drive about what exactly she has done.

But just a reminder that convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde will still be competing at #Paris2024

[andrea burke @andreaburke28]

This is disgraceful. Steven Van de Velde should not be allowed to represent his country in the Olympics @Paris2024

[Dan Clark @DanClarkSports]

Convicted child rapist, Steven Van de Velde, should not be allowed to participate in the @Paris2024 Olympic Games.

This is an absolute fucking disgrace and the @IOCmedia needs to act, to protect the integrity of the Games and all of the amazing athletes past, present and future.

[michaeltmccarthy @mccarthymt7]

On a daily basis in Ireland, pharmacists routinely verify chemotherapy/SACT prescriptions, and when they detect an error, request its correction.

Pharmacists in my experience are the most nerdy, scrupulous and precise employees in the hospital.

@DonnellyStephen has launched a public consultation on prescribing rights for pharmacists.

In my opinion, pharmacists should have specialist career pathways, legalised prescribing rights acknowledged in new contracts, adequate negotiated governance, and clinical indemnity equivalent to physicians. It seems an obvious case of underutilised expertise.

Here is the link to the public consultation:

@hseNCCP @CancerUniGalway @OECI_EEIG @IrishCancerSoc

https://t.co/IzUHwO0SOj

[andrea burke @andreaburke28]

@DublinAirport @AerLingus @Gaughan89

[Dr. Brendan O'Shea @drbosheaGP]

Should we (ROI 🇮🇪) have Pharmacists in our General Practices ?

What could they do ?
What are the benefits ?

Dr Siobhán McEntee advises @RCGP_RoI Spring Meeting in @QUBelfast

@IMT_latest @eilishor @DrWilliamBehan @mike0callaghan @MedisecIreland @QUBGPSociety @tcdgpsoc

[European Association of Hospital Pharmacists @EAHPofficial]

HAPPY HOSPITAL PHARMACY DAY!

🤝We celebrate the dedication of all professionals in hospital pharmacies, from nurses to technicians, administrative staff, and beyond.

💚Your commitment to patient care and safety is invaluable. Thank you for all that you do! #HospitalPharmacyDay

[RTÉ Brainstorm @RTEBrainstorm]

'Ask your pharmacist' – but ask them what exactly? @michelleodris @UCC on some of the ways you can use pharmacists and their teams to support your healthcare https://t.co/IUVrzQtqQa

[andrea burke @andreaburke28]

@IrishRail Thanks very much for your help AD

[HSE Ireland @HSELive]

Using antibiotics when they’re not needed helps superbugs grow. Some superbugs can make you very sick. Skip the antibiotics unless prescribed, and get better by yourself.

#KeepAntibioticsWorking

[Shivaun O'Brien @SOBIOE]

Very proud to see @DCU_IoE colleague and Teacher Fellow, Patricia Burke graduate today with a Masters in Education and Training from DCU. She has already started her PhD. This on top of all her contributions to our primary ITE programmes #Teacher Fellow #unstoppable

[Kieran Dalton @kierandalton99]

Happy to be collaborating with @HSELive to show that #pharmacists performing patient-centred #medication reviews in Irish general practice settings can provide substantial cost savings 💶

Wider implementation needed in 🇮🇪 to ⬇️ medication costs & prevent #patient harm
#NPSO2023

[Mo Nerney @MoNerney]

Its an absolute disgrace that the Laois Ladies county finals are not in our county grounds this weekend. Every player that reaches a final no matter what grade deserves to be in O Moore Park on county final day. Laois Ladies county board have alot to answer for here.

[European Athletics @EuroAthletics]

Rhasidat Adeleke 🇮🇪 is nominated for the women’s Rising Star award! ✨

🎂 21
🌏 World 400m fourth-placer
🎓 NCAA 400m champion
⏱️ European 400m leader (49.20)

Retweet to vote for Adeleke!

🗳️ Voting closes on 2 October.

#GoldenTracks

[PK @PyehK]

Promoting #SepsisAwareness at our hospital #MRHPortlaoise on World Sepsis Day
13th September 2023
#ThinkSepsis #WSD2023
#WearPink
@DMHospitalGroup @OliviaLafferty7 @kayward2468 @fiona_moore11 @paudie69 @margaret031000 @andreaburke28 @SarahSLodge