Brona Taaffe

Clinical Facilitator EM SUH

[SligoSim @SligoSim]

A brilliant final session in ED, with our NCHDs turning the tables and testing the learners — even the ED consultants weren’t spared 😄 Poor Santa got well and truly stuck in the chimney!

Huge thanks to everyone across SUH who supported, participated in, and championed SIM 🥰

[Patrick Gallagher @patrickjgall]

Kindness month 2025 in Sligo ED is up and running. December is such a busy & stressful time working in our EDs. This initiative encourages staff to take a moment to be kind to each other.
Supported by @IAEM
Inspired by a special girl @bekerrikind @bronataaffe

[Patrick Gallagher @patrickjgall]

It's the count down to Kindness Month (2025) @EMedSligo and across all EDs. An initiative to encourage all staff to be kind to each other this December. Inspired by a special girl called Kerri #bekerrikind Thank you for all the support! @AssocEmergMedIE & @MauraHeffernan2

[SligoSim @SligoSim]

ED simulation this morning focused on clear communication, teamwork, and the prompt management of SVT 💬⚡️
Great hands-on learning for our multidisciplinary team, strengthening confidence in recognising&treating cardiac emergencies. 👏 @EMedSligo @GeorginaKilcoy3
@bronataaffee

[Kerri Kindness @bekerrikind]

Day ✌️@ #25IAEM Thank you everyone who came to talk to us yesterday! Pop by today if you didn’t get the chance! @AssocEmergMedIE #BeKerriKind

[Kerri Kindness @bekerrikind]

We are set up! @AssocEmergMedIE Come find us outside the parallel track! #25IAEM #BeKerriKind

[Kerri Kindness @bekerrikind]

Looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow at #25IAEM Look out for our #BeKerriKind Kindness Team @AssocEmergMedIE Drop by our stand and talk to the team, find out about our Kindness Initiative & tell us how your department got on last year! 🦋We can’t wait for December

[SligoSim @SligoSim]

🚑Interdepartmental Sim Training @ SUH

ED / ICU simulation focused on sepsis & septic shock, using the new HSE Sepsis Form to support early recognition, escalation, &timely intervention.These sessions ⬆️teamwork, communication &shared learning—vital to ⬆️pt safety &outcomes. 👏🏻

[CNME Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan @CNMESligo]

CASTED Day 1 done 🙌Wonderful to have the company of colleagues old and new today in CNME #education #collaboration

[SligoSim @SligoSim]

🚨 October’s ALERT Course at SUH – Driving Patient Safety! 🚨

Fantastic teamwork on display again at Sligo University Hospital as staff took part in the ALERT
👏 to all involved for your continued commitment to learning, collaboration, and patient safety at SUH! @ALERT_Course

[SligoSim @SligoSim]

SUH pioneered Ireland’s first multidisciplinary Trauma Care Ireland course, improving teamwork, safety, and national trauma response through simulation-based training. @GeorginaKilcoy3 @MauraHeffernan2 @NDTP_HSE @NurMidONMSD @bronataaffe

[Brona Taaffe @bronataaffe]

Well done to everyone @EMedSligo 👏 the new proforma seems to be a hit!

[SligoSim @SligoSim]

This morning we held an interdepartmental simulation to test our new DKA proforma, strengthening collaboration across teams and enhancing patient safety. @GeorginaKilcoy3 @MauraHeffernan2 @NDTP_HSE @NurMidONMSD @bronataaffe

[Brona Taaffe @bronataaffe]

Well done to @SligoSim team! Another great event for a great cause! 👏👏👏

[SligoSim @SligoSim]

#WorldSepsisdDay2025 incredible day raising awareness of the importance of early sepsis recognition! 👏 #SimWars Huge congratulations to all the teams-the standard was outstanding, and it was such a close competition because everyone was excellent!🏆incoming pics!! @Athenapharm

[Brona Taaffe @bronataaffe]

Beautiful upgrade to our family room in @EMedSligo Well done to all involved 👏

[Morna O’Hanlon @Morna__OHanlon]

Upgraded ED Family Room in SUH🌅

Our aim was to create a comfortable, calm and warm space - amazing what some new furniture and a pop of colour can do✨

Thanks to @HSE_West_NWest health and wellbeing funding👏🏻

@GeorginaKilcoy3

[SligoSim @SligoSim]

Another successful ALERT course took place at SUH, equipping nursing staff with the skills and confidence to recognise and respond to the acutely deteriorating patient. The training continues to strengthen clinical knowledge, teamwork, and early intervention. 👏🏻@MauraHeffernan2

[Brona Taaffe @bronataaffe]

Another great ED Nursing Resus Skills day in @EMedSligo this week! Thank you so much as always to Trudy @SligoSim for helping to give staff a more realistic way to learn new skills through simulation, in a safe, comfortable environment 👏🚨🏥🩻

[SligoSim @SligoSim]

Simulation training is integrated into the induction of new Emergency Department nurses at Sligo University Hospital. @bronataaffe ED induction facilitator/ coordinator. Practicing RSI This approach supports patient safety&aligns with best practice in HF and QI @GeorginaKilcoy3

[SligoSim @SligoSim]

Today’ssimulation scenario focused on the acute presentation of pulmonary oedema.Prompt recognition and effective team-based management made a significant difference in the patient’s outcome.Well done to everyone involved excellent work under pressure! @NDTP_HSE @GeorginaKilcoy3

[Brona Taaffe @bronataaffe]

Great to see the @sligorovers players in @EMedSligo today! Good on ye lads 👏⚽️

[Mena McMorrow @mena_mcmorrow]

So lucky to have⚽️ @sligorovers⚽️ players visit our ED and Children's ward. Thank you so much for putting a smile on everyone's face! #Sligo #bitored
*Parental consent given for photography.

[Brona Taaffe @bronataaffe]

@Maireeeead Amazing! Huge congratulations and best wishes for a home filled with fantastic memories 🤍

[SligoSim @SligoSim]

Our final EM sim for this year NCHD rotation, this time making the EM consultants & CNM3 the learners 🤣 well done and thank you everyone for such a fantastic year of EM sim training you’ve been brilliant 🤩 @NDTP_HSE @NurMidONMSD @GeorginaKilcoy3 @MauraHeffernan2 @bronataaffe