Ballyshannon Community Hospital should be ready by March-April

The 80-bed Ballyshannon Community Hospital is nearing completion.

There are a number of finishing touches underway including floor coverings, fitting final furniture, and preparatory works for final internal painting and decorating. The testing and checking of mechanical and electrical services are also ongoing.

Externally plans are in place in the coming weeks to complete the road surfaces, footpath, car parking and garden/paved areas.

The necessary equipment to fit out the building is being ordered including identifying existing equipment to be transferred from the existing facilities. 

All of this will ensure that  ensure that residents will receive a high standard of care in a homely and modern environment

The HSE anticipates that the building will be completed by March/April 2023 with a handover phase to be agreed upon with staff after completion.

Click on the link below to view a video of the facility currently:

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There will be a series of information and orientation sessions with staff to get them familiar with the new facilities before the relocation of residents.

According to Frank Morrison, Head of Older Persons Service Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo they were looking forward to getting the new facility up and running.

“Consultation is ongoing with the Older Persons Service, patient advocates and the wider community to put a plan in place for the transfer of the residents to the new facility when all the provisions are in place and the appropriate approvals have been received.

“This includes inspection and approval of the facility by the Health Information & Quality Authority. We look forward to welcoming our residents to the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital”