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197 NMH | 2024 197 Administration Absenteeism The average absenteeism rate for the hospital in 2024 was 4.47% at year-end; this was still acerbated by absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic (0.2%). The HSE national target for absenteeism in normal circumstances is 4%. Our overall sick leave figure continues to be in line with the HSE average when absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic is omitted. Retirements Seventeen members of staff retired in 2024 and each and every one of those staff is missed by their colleagues and friends. The Hospital will also miss the expertise and knowledge these staff take with them. We wish them all a long, healthy and happy retirement. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) This is an independent confidential service provided by VHI for the Hospital; 89 employees used the EAP service in 2024, availing of advice on personal and legal matters, counselling sessions etc. This service has proved to be a valuable contribution to staff wellbeing. Social Activities/Wellbeing Hospital Quiz, Summer Staff BBQ, Pride Celebrations in the Canteen, Occupational Health walk-in clinic, Wellbeing Days (arranged by HR in conjunction with HR Performance Highlights 2021 2022 2023 2024 Recruitment Competitions (Interviews held) 107 188 167 164 Staff Headcount (average for the year) 1058 1059 1086 1113 Average Absence Covid-19/Non Covid-19 3.7% 4.8% 4.4% 4.5% Retirements (includes 4 staff who have preserved benefits in each year) 25 24 14 17 Vikas and Sandhya Chalasani in the Fetal Ultrasound Unit. Healthy Ireland Committee), Christmas Dinner and the traditional Christmas Pantomime. Deaths During the year three of our retired staff died and we send sincere condolences to their families. Dr Edward Gallagher, Consultant Anaesthetist, Dr Dougles Veale, visiting Honorary Consultant in Rheumatology Medicine and Veero Douglas, Midwife Caoimhe de Brun, HR Manager (Acting).

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