PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
Mallow Primary Healthcare Public Health Nursing Service includes Public Health Nurses (PHNs), Registered General Nurses in Community (CRGNs), Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) Day Care Centre Services, Clinical Nurse Specialist Wound Care, School Public Health Nurses, Assistant Directors of Public Health Nursing, Director of Public Health Nursing and Administrative staff.
The Public Health Nursing Service cares for clients throughout their life span in the home, clinic, school, and community settings. This includes:
- Child Health and Family support services
- Antenatal classes
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Care of the Older Person
- School screening an immunisation service
- Palliative care
- End of life care
- Clients with acute and chronic health care issues
- Individuals with physical and sensory disabilities
- Clients with intellectual disabilities
Referrals to the Public Health Nursing Service are accepted from:
- Self-referrals
- Families
- Neighbours
- GPs
- Hospital staff
- Any concerned individuals
Subsequent to nursing assessment, the following services may be indicated:
- Nursing care
- Respite Care
- Day Care Centre Service
- Home Support Services
- Aids and Appliances
- Continence Promotion
- Multidisciplinary services
Direct contact can be made with the Public Health Nursing Service at Mallow Primary Care Centre at 022 58700 Monday-Friday between 09.00hrs – 16.30hrs.