NOHC Facilities

The Hospital has 130 beds comprising of:

Surgical

• 35 beds in the Day Ward
• 59 beds dedicated to adult orthopaedic inpatient care
• 10 beds dedicated to paediatric orthopaedic inpatient care
• 6 High Dependency Unit (“HDU”) beds

Rehabilitation

• 20 Bed Rehabilitation Service

Please inform the nursing staff if you have specific health, religious, or nutritional dietary needs.

Restaurant Location and Opening Hours

The Restaurant is located opposite the MRI & CT Centre and Cappagh Kids Inpatient Ward.

Weekday opening hours:

• 7.30 am – 11.15 am (hot breakfast, pastries & scones, fruit & cereals)
• 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm (hot lunch, soup, sandwich & salad counter)
• 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm (snacks and pre-packed sandwiches)

Weekend opening hours:

• 9.30 am – 11.15 am (hot breakfast, pastries & scones, fruit & cereals)
• 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (hot brunch, soup, snacks and pre-packed sandwiches)

Out of Hours Facilities

• The Vending Room adjacent to the Restaurant offers tea and coffee making facilities and snack vending machines.
• A second vending machine is located in tthe porch area at the main entrance.

Special Dietary Requirements

Our food menus highlight allergens to help you make safe choices, and our Restaurant & Catering Service will be informed of patient allergies and dietary needs so they can prepare meals that are just right for you while avoiding any allergen contamination.

Advice for patients with food allergies, or special health, religious or nutritional needs.
If you have any food allergies, please highlight them upon admission. Your allergies will be noted in your chart, and you will receive a coloured wristband to indicate your allergy. Please also inform the nursing staff if you have specific health, religious, or nutritional dietary needs.

Protected Patient Mealtimes

Missed Meals

If you are away from your bed during food service, the nursing staff will provide you with a meal voucher on your return to the ward. These vouchers are redeemable in the restaurant. And if you have eaten and are still hungry, please let the nursing staff know and they will arrange a sandwich, yoghurt or snack for you.

Patients Requiring Mealtime Assistance: Red Tray Policy

If you require assistance when eating or have difficulty swallowing, your meal will be served on a Red Tray. The Red Tray lets the nursing staff know that you require assistance. Additionally, if you have special dietary requirements or have difficulty swallowing, the nursing staff can make a special meal request for you.

Sustainable Food Practices

The Catering Service adheres to sustainable food preparation practices. Menus are meticulously planned, foods are locally sourced, and portion sizes are well-considered to minimise waste and surplus and uneaten foods are composted.

Please do not bring food to the Hospital

Please avail of meals provided by our Catering Service. These meals have been carefully designed to offer patients a healthy and balanced diet to assist recovery. We ask visitors to refrain from bringing food items that require refrigeration/heating and take away meals into the Hospital. Fruit baskets, chocolates and other food gifts are permitted.

As a hospital inpatient, you will be assigned to the most suitable ward for your age, gender, health, and treatment needs. You may be transferred to another ward for specialised care, and your cooperation is appreciated.

Wards and private rooms are equipped with:

• Television
• Free WiFi
• Charging points for phones and laptops
• Bedside lockers, for storage of personal items
• Patient bathrooms are located close to ward entrances

Please bring only essential items, as bedside lockers have limited space for clothes and personal items. Do not bring jewellery or valuables; we cannot ensure their safety or accept responsibility for loss or damage.

Paediatric Patients

Young patients are cared for on the Cappagh Kids Inpatient Ward. St. Pauls Ward. This is a calm and relaxing place, where patients and their family can enjoy the peace of a private room to rest and recover. Evening meals for parents and guardians of paediatric patients are available from the Restaurant & Catering Service for an additional charge. Orders and advance payment can be made at the Restuarant from:

• Monday – Friday: before 3pm
• Weekends: before 11am on Saturday.

Meals can be eaten in the Vending Room, adjacent to the restaurant after 4 pm, Monday – Friday, or on the ward.

The Hospital has nine car parking spaces designated to disabled parking permit holders and a further 154 standard car parking spaces.

Parking Charges:

• 0-15 minutes: €0
• 1 hour: €2 for the first hour and €2 for every hour thereafter
• Maximum daily charge €10

A pay station is located in the porch area at the main Hospital Entrance. The Hospital does not accept responsibility for loss, theft or damage to vehicles and contents. Cars are parked at owners risk.

NOHC is committed to advancing research programmes that enhance patients’ diagnosis, treatment options and quality of life. As part of this commitment, your Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon may request your permission to collect certain data for research purposes.

The Consultant will provide a detailed explanation of what data will be collected, how it will be used and why it is important for research. It is important to note that all data collected is anonymous and will be kept confidential. It is completely up to you to decide whether or not you are comfortable with this and a refusal will not affect your care in any way.

If you have any questions or concerns about participating in a research study, please do not hesitate to discuss these with your Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. They will be able to provide you with more information and help you make an informed decision.

NOHC became a teaching hospital in 1921, espousing the highest standards in healthcare. Today, we remain committed to providing quality healthcare services to patients. Your Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon may request permission to involve students in your consultations or care. By allowing students to participate in your care, you are helping to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.

It is completely up to you to decide whether or not you are comfortable with this and a refusal will not affect your care in any way. It is important to note that experienced healthcare professionals closely supervise all students involved in patient care, and your privacy and confidentiality will always be respected.