Surgeon in Letterkenny says cancelling surgeries is becoming ‘the norm’
The cancellation of elective surgeries is becoming ‘the norm’ in Letterkenny Hospital, according to a consultant there. Orthopaedic Surgeon Peter O’Rourke says his list has been cancelled again today as the hospital tries to deal with 46 patients waiting on trolleys. Speaking to Ocean FM News this evening, he says…
Delays at ‘extremely busy’ Letterkenny Hospital emergency department
There are ‘significant numbers’ of patients awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital today where the emergency department is ‘extremely busy.’ Efforts are continuing at the hospital to identify patients who can be discharged. There are 28 people waiting on trolleys at the hospital, 19 in the emergency department and overflow…
Normal visiting resumes at Letterkenny University Hospital
Normal visiting arrangements have resumed at Letterkenny University Hospital. It follows an outbreak of the vomitting bug. Visitors are still asked to be vigilant with hand hygiene when attending the hospital and to follow the standard visiting guidelines. There are just three people on trolleys today which is one of…
Visiting Restrictions remain in place at LUH
Visiting restrictions remain in place at Letterkenny University Hospital for a third day due to an outbreak of the Norovirus. A statement from the hospital says all visiting is prohibited except for arrangements in ICU and Maternity where next of kin should ring the hospital in advance. Maximum infection control…
Visiting restrictions remain in place at LUH
Visiting restrictions remain in place at Letterkenny University Hospital for the second consecutive day due to an outbreak of the Norovirus. The hospital has confirmed that maximum infection control precautions are in place. In a statement Letterkenny University Hospital says that the vomiting bug is resolving in the wards already…
Visiting restrictions at Letterkenny Hospital
Visiting restrictions are in place at Letterkenny University Hospital today. An outbreak of a vomiting and diarrhea bug in three wards has forced the hospital to cancel all visitation. Medical Wards 5 and 3 and Surgical Ward 2 are the areas effected. In a statement the hospital confirmed that in…
47 on trolleys in North West hospitals
Letterkenny University Hospital has the third highest number of patients in the country waiting on trolleys. According to today’s Irish Nurses and Midwives Trolley Watch report there are 34 people waiting in the Emergency Department and overflow area of wards. There are 13 people waiting for admission in Sligo with…