Leitrim councillor says international health models should be examined to combat overcrowding crisis in Hospitals.
There’s calls on the HSE and the Government to look overseas for inspiration as it relates to combating the overcrowding crisis. It’s thought that there should be more of a focus on primary care centres in more rural parts of Sligo and Leitrim which could result in less people…
Sligo TD says nursing homes can help ease overcrowding crisis in health
A Sligo Leitrim TD has described nursing homes as one of the keys in solving the overcrowding crisis. Last week, the HSE’s interim chief executive says it’s too soon to say if the health service has moved past the peak of overcrowding in hospitals after trolley figures decreased slightly…
Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson calls for more help for “exhausted” healthcare workers
The number of people waiting on trollies continues to put the health system under strain. Although there has been a decrease nationwide in the last few days, 639 people remain on trollies in hospitals around the country today. In the North West, there are 82 people waiting for a bed…
84 people awaiting admission at North West hospitals
84 people were awaiting admission at the two main North West hospitals this morning. 34 were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 50 were waiting at Letterkenny. Nationally, the number waiting is 631. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have today called on the HSE…
Local Councillor slams record-equalling trolley figures
Hospital overcrowding has hit a new high today. According to the INMO’s Trolley Watch Figures, there are 760 people on trollies in hospitals around the country – the highest figure since January 2020. In the North West alone, there are 86 people waiting for a bed in the region’s two…
Sligo University Hospital big concern for INMO
The President of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says Sligo University Hospital is one of her biggest concerns in terms of overcrowding. The INMO is holding its Annual Delegate Conference in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sligo this week with safety in the workplace, recruitment & retention and…
Combination of Covid-19 and Hospital overcrowding will hamper the HSE’s efforts to address waiting lists
A Donegal GP is warning that the combination of the increasing number of Covid-19 patients in Hospitals along with severe overcrowding issues will negatively impact Hospitals ability to reduce waiting lists. The HSE’s are also warning its waiting list targets may not be met this year that’s despite a…