The Rotunda HospitalThe Rotunda Hospital was founded in 1745 by Bartholomew Mosse, a surgeon and man-midwife who was appalled at the conditions thatexpectant mothers of the time had to deal with. In an attempt to ease their plight, Mosse founded a lying-in hospital, where mothers and their infants would receive the best available medical care, food and shelter. The Hospital was originally located in George's Lane, but moved to its present location at the top of O'Connell Street in 1757. In 2007, we celebrated our 250th anniversary on Parnell Square. The Rotunda's patients come mainly from North Dublin City and County and the widereastern region (Louth, Meath and Kildare). Women with complicated pregnancies are referred to the hospital from all over Ireland. The Rotunda Hospital not only serves as a Maternity Hospital; it is an important training school for both doctors and midwives. Many of those who have been trained at the Rotunda work in hospitals throughout the world. Baby Friendly Hospital AwardThe Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global campaign by the World Health Organisation and the United NationsChildren's Fund (UNICEF), which recognises that implementing best practice in the maternity service is crucial to the success of programmes to promote breastfeeding. Achieving the award means that the Rotunda has developed a policy, provides training for staff, promotes informed parental choice through the provision of appropriate, accurate and unbiased discussions, as well as implementing practices supportive of good mother and baby care. The Rotunda is the first maternity hospital in Dublin to achieve the award. IHSAB Accredited OrganisationThe Rotunda Hospital achieved accreditation from the Irish Health Services Accreditation Board in October 2005. All aspects of quality and safety within the organisation were assessed against international standards. The Accreditation Award recognises the Rotunda as a centre of excellence. Delivery rate8500 per annum Working hours and shift patternsComing soon Education opportunitiesComing soon Staff AccommodationThere is nurses home on site accommodation available at reasonable cost. Last updated: 03.05.2011  |
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