Ayrshire's NHS boss has paid tribute to Emma Robertson Coupland after the health board worker was murdered on the grounds of Crosshouse Hospital last week.
John Burns described the 39-year-old cleaner as "a valued member" of the team and will be "sadly missed" by her colleagues.
The NHS Ayrshire & Arran chief executive says that staff care and support has been increased in the wake of the brutal killings in Kilmarnock on Thursday night.
Mr Burns said: "Following the incident at University Hospital Crosshouse on Thursday, February 4, we can confirm the sad death of our colleague, Emma Robertson.
"Emma was a valued member of our domestic services team, and she will be sadly missed by her colleagues.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with Emma’s family, friends and colleagues. We would ask that the media respect the privacy of those involved.
"We have increased the staff care support available to our staff, and we are encouraging any members of our staff who have been affected to take advantage of the support available – whether that is by calling our helplines and speaking to a member of the staff care team, or attending the staff wellbeing hub.
