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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1477 to 1480, inclusive, together. The HSE has advised that the Physiotherapy Orthopaedic Triage Initiative has been in operation in Louth County Hospital since 2010. This is a nationally and internationally approved approach to managing Orthopaedic referrals to assist with management of waiting lists for Orthopaedic patients. A staffing compliment of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1482 and 1483 together. Progress on the recommendations which relate to an increased emphasis on prevention, promotion of health-enhancing behaviours and an intersectoral approach to tackling the determinants of health (Recommendations 3.1 and 3.2), are now comprehended within the implementation of Healthy Ireland - A Framework for Improved Health and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1485 to 1491, inclusive, together. As these matters relate to the provision of primary care services for cardiovascular disease they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010-2019 (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1506 to 1513, inclusive, together. As the matters raised by the Deputy relate to the provision of stroke services they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: As this matter relates to public education campaigns raising awareness of acute cardiovascular events it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1516 and 1517 together. As these matters relate to the provision of cardiac rehabilitation services they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1518 to 1522, inclusive, together. As these matters relate to the provision of stroke rehabilitation services they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1524 to 1529, inclusive, together. As these matters relate to staffing and human resources they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010-2019 (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: The cardiovascular policy acknowledged the role of evidence based guidelines in the development of services. The policy itself recommended the adoption of the 2007 ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines which have now been updated and revised. International evidence was also used in relation to the provision of acute hospital services for cardiovascular disease. In relation to the broader issues...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010-2019 (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1531 and 1532 together. As these matters relate to patient information issues they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010-2019 (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: Regarding recommendation 8.4 of the cardiovascular policy, a new annual Healthy Ireland Survey commenced in 2014 to enhance data collection and monitoring capacity to track progress in achieving targets to evaluate the success of Healthy Ireland. The Survey provides an up to date picture of the nation’s health with a robust and credible baseline set of data on a range of health...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010-2019 (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010-2019 (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: Since the publication of the Cardiovascular Policy in 2010, an e-Health strategy was approved by Government in 2013 and a Knowledge and Information Strategy was published by Health Service Executive in 2015. A number of strategic e-health programmes are being progressed including the Individual Health Identifier and the development of business case for a national Electronic Healthcare Record....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: National Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010-2019 (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: The Health Research Board, in line with the recommendation, coordinates the priorities for research in conjunction with key stakeholders such as academics, service providers and policy makers. In relation to the research being carried out in conjunction with the Health Research Board, the Board has supported a number of awards conducting research into cardiovascular health....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The scheduling...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drug schemes, in accordance with the provisions of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Recruitment (20 Jun 2017)
Simon Harris: In response to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.