About Us
Surrounded by landscaped gardens, Cúil Dídin is a care facility where you will be assured of the best nursing, therapeutic and recreational facilities. We are constantly listening and improving so that we can enhance and develop ways for the improvement of quality of life. Every effort has been made to ensure that all facilities and equipment meet the highest standards and this attention to detail is obvious once you enter the premises.
Cúil Dídin has some very distinctive features such as it’s layout and location to name but a few. The reception and central service area are located in the centre of the building where all points intersect. The residential suites extend from this central point.
The homely atmosphere is further enhanced by the ambience of the central area, which encourages residents to take part in social activities and to integrate with house friends and visitors
Cúil Dídin is located close to the Town, Siamsa Tire, Shopping Centres, Sliabh Mish mountains and to the sea. This enables our residents the opportunity to partake in community and social activities. The tranquil surroundings are complimented by spectacular views. We are recognized by all health insurers and we will forward your account to them directly for payment. All outstanding bills remain the responsibility of the resident regardless of insurance cover.
Milestones:
Important dates in our history of caring since November 2003
| 2003 | November: First opened |
| 2004 | March: Promotion of Cúil Dídin within the community & Standards setting |
| July: Recruitment in line with competency and skills mix | |
| 2005 | January: Research for best practice benchmarks for care standards. |
| May: Specific training and staff qualification for Cúil Dídin care setting | |
| 2006 | March: Excellence Ireland Quality Assurance (EIQA) Affiliation |
| September: Competent in house Quality Assurance Strategy | |
| 2007 | March: National Award for Care Standard (EIQA) |
| October: Pilot site for Care Planning and Documentation in conjunction with Nursing Homes Ireland | |
| 2008 | May: Audit of Cúil Dídin for compliance with Forthcoming HIQA (Health Information Quality Authority) standards. |
| November: Benchmark for Healthy Ageing initiative for people in residential care settings (HAIRC) | |
| 2009 | February: Nutritional Best Practice Achievement with Abbott Nutrition. |
| May: Pilot site for Health Information Quality Authority (HIQA) standards evaluation prior to the national implementation in July 2009 | |
| December: Excellence Through People Bronze Award | |
| December: HAIRC Bronze Award application | |
| 2010 | February: Bronze Recognition for HAIRC (Healthy Ageing). |
| March: National Advocacy Project launched | |
| April: Personal Excellence for Care Givers Programme | |
| June: Advocacy service launched supported by 40 volunteers in the Kerry Area who completed their training at Cúil Dídin. | |
| August: Completion of the Personal Excellence Caregiving programme. | |
| November: Established in house Projects & Quality Function. | |
| 2011 | January: Participated in the Evaluation of the National Advocacy Project in conjunction with Dr Jane Pillinger |
| February: Established dedicated Training & Development Facility for caregivers | |
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March: Launch of “My Life Story” Programme. |
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June: Excellence Through People Award (Bronze) |
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July: Re Registration with HIQA ( Health Information Quality Authority). Refer to www.hiqa.ie |
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| 2012 | March: Health Promoting Hospitals Network Accreditation |
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May: Partnering the World Health Organization Hand Hygiene Strategy |
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June: Personal Excellence 2012 Programme - A place where residents and staff can flourish, develop and be affirmed as individual persons |
