The Rotunda Hospital, Ireland's busiest maternity hospital, has received two awards at the Irish Healthcare Awards 2020.
The hospital was awarded the 'Outpatient Initiative of the Year' and the 'Patient Education Project of the Year - Non-Pharmaceutical' in collaboration with RCSI and the HRB Mother and Baby Clinical Trial Network.
The 'Outpatient Initiative of the Year' was awarded to the hospital following the introduction of Ireland's first Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) clinic.
The new clinic facilitates women's choice and autonomy in the management of early pregnancy loss.
The 'Patient Education Project of the Year' was awarded to the hospital, RCSI and the HRB Mother and Baby Clinical Trial Network for the 'Real Talk with Real Mums' podcast series.
The 10-episode podcast series looked at the issues of everyday pregnancy with medical professionals and real women who have gone through the pregnancy journey.
The hospital also received a second commendation in the 'NCHD Project of the Year' category for the new Virtual Gynaecology Clinic.
The telemedicine clinics facilitate gynaecological consultation and investigations, as well as primary management of gynaecological conditions, which has resulted in increased access to care and will reduce waiting times for appointments.
Professor Fergal Malone, Master of the Rotunda Hospital said that the Irish Healthcare Awards recognise innovation and excellence.
"Our status as a voluntary hospital allows us to provide outstanding care to women and their families, but to also prioritise and expedite innovative staff research and projects.
"The shortlisted and winning projects are a good example of progress in implementing the principles of the Rotunda Strategic Plan 2017-2021, particularly our commitment in developing women's health specialties and providing the best patient and staff experience," he said.
