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Inspection at UHG finds factors contributing to continued outbreak of superbug
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A surprise inspection at UHG has revealed a number of failures which are likely contributing to the ongoing outbreak of a superbug.
One factor identified is inadequate toilet facilities – which health watchdog HIQA says could be a key factor in the continued presence of CPE.
The unannounced inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority aimed to monitor standards for the prevention and control of healthcare related infections.
University Hospital Galway has been affected by an outbreak of superbug CPE – a potentially fatal infection which is highly resistant to antibiotics – since June 2017.
While HIQA’s inspection found there is clear accountability over infection control at UHG and strong evidence of good practice, it raised a number of concerns.
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Galway Archaeological & Historical Society recommencing online lecture series tomorrow evening
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – The Galway Archaeological & Historical Society shall be recommencing its online lecture series for the 2021/2022 Season tomorrow evening at 8pm.
This month’s lecture, held in conjunction with the Moore Institute (NUI,Galway), shall be presented by Mr. Brendan McGowan of the Galway Museum on the subject of ‘Pádraic Ó Conaire and the Irish Revolution of 1916 to 1921’.
This online lecture is free to all.
More information on Registration and Access to this lecture can be found at their website: https://gahs.ie
Galway Bay FM Newsroom: A major crisis is developing in the Home Care sector due to the lack of Home Care workers.
This is a warning from Galway East independent TD Sean Canney who said that the Government needs to tackle this issue as a matter of urgency by paying reasonable rates of pay to home help workers and to ensure that the terms and conditions are attractive for workers.
Deputy Canney said that home care hours are being allocated to people in need of such help but the hours are not being delivered due to the fact that there is a severe shortage of home care workers.
Speaking this morning, Deputy Canney started by saying that he felt that the rates of pay that home care workers are getting are not attractive enough for the work that they do:
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Oranmore site could miss out on securing a new multi-billion euro Intel microchip manufacturing plant.
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – The site in Oranmore that was chosen as a possible location for a multi-billion euro Intel manufacturing plant, could miss out on being selected.
The former firing range had been placed on a narrowed list, with Germany and Poland, as possible locations for the facility, which could bring 10,000 jobs.
However, the Business Post reports that the site’s chances of securing the plant are said to be in doubt due to current strains on the country’s energy infrastructure and water services.
The paper highlights a growing mismatch between electricity demand and power generation, driven by a surge in data centres connected to the grid and wider electrification of the economy.
Intel’s chief executive last week confirmed an Irish site had been shortlisted as one of 10 possible locations for the new microchip mega-factory.
A decision on its final location’s expected to be made before the end of this year.
Galway Archaeological & Historical Society recommencing online lecture series tomorrow evening
LISTEN: Galway Deputy warns of a crisis developing in the Home Care sector
Oranmore site could miss out on securing a new multi-billion euro Intel microchip manufacturing plant.
Thousands return to the office tomorrow as part of the latest easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
1,456 new cases of Covid reported nationally as hospital numbers fall by 15%
Landmark Oasis nightclub in Salthill demolished
Up to 500 construction jobs to be created in new ‘City North’
Galway City Council knocks new wall – so they can build it again!
Win a fantastic seven-night Mediterranean cruise in this week’s Connacht Tribune
Wrecking ball for once-great social hub, the Corrib Great Southern Hotel
