The UL Hospitals Group has confirmed its intention to establish a contracted Haemodialysis service in Ennis.
It it envisaged that the unit would be similar to the satellite centre already in place on the Dock Road, Limerick.
The tender process for a Contracted Satellite Hemodialysis Unit service in Ennis is progressing and the Group has met with a number of suitably qualified renal providers.
The shortlisted companies will finish presenting their proposals this month and as part of the contract, the successful company will provide the dialysis machines.
Governance of this unit would be provided for by UL Hospitals Group, with a designated Consultant Nephrologist from the Renal Unit at University Hospital Limerick providing the overall clinical governance.
The tender specification document provides for four isolation rooms; a gowning area suitable for patients with blood-borne viral illnesses, including Hepatitis B, in line with national guidelines; and would facilitate 1:1 and 1:2 nursing.
At present, patients from County Clare are currently seen in the Renal Department at University Hospital Limerick or in the satellite centre located on the Dock Road, Limerick.
However, UL Hospitals Group has advised that they are committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a unit in Ennis.
