Cork University Hospital
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Cork University Hospital (Irish
: Ospidéal Ollscoil Chorcaí), abbreviated as CUH, is the largest university teaching hospital in Ireland
and is the only Level 1 trauma centre in the country due to the presence of over 40 different medical and surgical specialties on the campus. It is operated by the Health Service Executive
. The hospital is located in Wilton in the south-western suburbs of Cork
. CUH officially opened in November 1978, and was known then as Cork Regional Hospital. The hospital primarily treats patients from Cork and Kerry
which have a combined population of more than 620,000. In addition to this, it is also a tertiary referral centre
for Munster
, serving a population of more than 1,173,000.
This makes CUH one of the biggest hospital
s in Ireland
.
costing €1.5m, work is expected to commence on the new project sometime in 2012 or 2013. The hospital's original helipad was removed in 2003 to facilitate the construction of a new accident and emergency department. Access is currently facilitated by ambulance from Cork Airport 8.5km from the Cork University Hospital campus. The journey time is approximately 10 minutes by ambulance.
routes service the hospital:
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
: Ospidéal Ollscoil Chorcaí), abbreviated as CUH, is the largest university teaching hospital in Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
and is the only Level 1 trauma centre in the country due to the presence of over 40 different medical and surgical specialties on the campus. It is operated by the Health Service Executive
Health Service Executive
The Health Service Executive is responsible for the provision of healthcare providing health and personal social services for everyone living in Ireland, with public funds. The Executive was established by the Health Act, 2004 and came into official operation on January 1, 2005...
. The hospital is located in Wilton in the south-western suburbs of Cork
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
. CUH officially opened in November 1978, and was known then as Cork Regional Hospital. The hospital primarily treats patients from Cork and Kerry
County Kerry
Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective...
which have a combined population of more than 620,000. In addition to this, it is also a tertiary referral centre
Tertiary referral hospital
A tertiary hospital, tertiary referral center or tertiary care center is a term without a formal definition which in the United States generally refers to:...
for Munster
Munster
Munster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the south of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial purposes...
, serving a population of more than 1,173,000.
Capacity
CUH can annually handle:- 25,500 inpatient admissions
- 27,000 day cases
- 58,000 emergency cases (A&EEmergency departmentAn emergency department , also known as accident & emergency , emergency room , emergency ward , or casualty department is a medical treatment facility specialising in acute care of patients who present without prior appointment, either by their own means or by ambulance...
)
This makes CUH one of the biggest hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
s in Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
.
Facts - 2008 performance
CUH is one of Ireland's largest hospitals, with an 1000-bed capacity. The hospital employs just over 3,400 staff.- Staff - 3,400 (campus)
- Beds - 853
- Budget - €340m
- Births - 8,500 appox in 2008
- Inpatient Procedures - 25,500
- Day Case Procedures - 27,000
- A&E Attendances - 58,000 (new and returns)
- Out Patients Attendances - 194,872 (new and returns)
- Meals per annum - 1 million
- Capital investment - €250 million (capital programme)
- Dialysis Treatments - 22,300
Services
CUH has a wide range of services split into 6 categories:- Clinical Services
- Clinical Support Services
- General Support Services
- Governance/Management
- Nursing and Midwifery Services
- GPs and Healthcare Professionals
New Helipad
It was confirmed on 6 April 2011 that CUH will receive a new helipadHelipad
Helipad is a common abbreviation for helicopter landing pad, a landing area for helicopters. While helicopters are able to operate on a variety of relatively flat surfaces, a fabricated helipad provides a clearly marked hard surface away from obstacles where a helicopter can safely...
costing €1.5m, work is expected to commence on the new project sometime in 2012 or 2013. The hospital's original helipad was removed in 2003 to facilitate the construction of a new accident and emergency department. Access is currently facilitated by ambulance from Cork Airport 8.5km from the Cork University Hospital campus. The journey time is approximately 10 minutes by ambulance.
CUH FM
CUH has its own hospital radio CUH FM. It is located within in the hospital, just down the corridor from the main entrance. The station has full coverage to the hospital and surrounding areas, including Wilton.Transport
The following Bus ÉireannBus Éireann
Bus Éireann provides bus services in Ireland with the exception of those operated entirely within the Dublin Region, which are provided by Dublin Bus. Bus Éireann, established as a separate company in 1987, is a subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann. The logo of Bus Éireann incorporates a red Irish...
routes service the hospital:
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| Mayfield Mayfield, Cork Mayfield, historically called Ballinamought , is an area in the northeast of Cork City, Ireland.-Geography:Mayfield is bounded to the north by the Glen River Valley, an aquiferous geological formation produced by a receding glacier during the last Ice Age... -Blackpool-Knocknaheeney Knocknaheeney Knocknaheeney is a suburb in Cork located north of the River Lee on hills overlooking the city. Knocknaheeney consists mainly of terraced Council housing.Apple Computer's European base, located between Knocknaheeney and Hollyhill is a large local employer.... -Bishopstown Bishopstown Bishopstown is a southwestern suburb of Cork, Ireland with a population of 24,136 people. Baile an Easpaig, anglicised Bishopstown, consists of two townlands which are Ballineaspigmore and Ballineaspigbeg... (Northern Orbital) |
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| Mayfield Mayfield, Cork Mayfield, historically called Ballinamought , is an area in the northeast of Cork City, Ireland.-Geography:Mayfield is bounded to the north by the Glen River Valley, an aquiferous geological formation produced by a receding glacier during the last Ice Age... -City Centre Cork (city) Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban... -Bishopstown Bishopstown Bishopstown is a southwestern suburb of Cork, Ireland with a population of 24,136 people. Baile an Easpaig, anglicised Bishopstown, consists of two townlands which are Ballineaspigmore and Ballineaspigbeg... /Curraheen |
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| Mahon Mahon, Cork Mahon is an area to the eastern side of Metropolitan Cork, Ireland with a population of 12,000. It was once a peninsula of lush green fields and estates but in recent years has seen many developments... -Douglas-Ballyphehane Ballyphehane Ballyphehane is a suburb in the south of Cork in Ireland. It is one of the oldest suburbs in Cork and was created as part of a post-World War II initiative to create a model community in Cork. Between 1948 and 1993, a total of 11 housing schemes totaling 1,316 dwellings were built by Cork... -Togher-Bishopstown Bishopstown Bishopstown is a southwestern suburb of Cork, Ireland with a population of 24,136 people. Baile an Easpaig, anglicised Bishopstown, consists of two townlands which are Ballineaspigmore and Ballineaspigbeg... (Southern Orbital) |
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