34 at Naas General
As of 8am this morning, 534 people were waiting on trolleys in Irish Hospital emergency departments - the worst overcrowding since the pandemic was declared.
34 patients at Naas General were awaiting a bed, according to the Irish Nursing & Midwives Organisation's Trolley Watch figures.
The INMO has called for bespoke plans to tackle overcrowding in each hospital.
“Today’s figures are a real nightmare before Christmas scenario. We need to see urgent mitigation measures from individual hospitals and the HSE to tackle the number of people on trolleys.
Overcrowded hospitals reduce the ability to deliver safe care. With this pandemic it is even more important that the HSE take all necessary steps to avoid the overcrowded wards and emergency departments becoming the source of infection.
We are once again calling for a fully-funded workforce plan, and adequate health and safety measures including enhanced ventilation in our hospitals.
The public service is under too much pressure to be expected to shoulder the entire burden of the pandemic alongside rising numbers of patients presenting at emergency departments. The HSE must seek full utilisation of private hospitals.
Our members are mentally and physically exhausted. They cannot head into yet another pandemic winter with trolley numbers out of control while the pandemic continues.
Decisive action and bespoke plans to tackle overcrowding, particularly in hospitals where we see persistent overcrowding is needed.”
New Appeals System For Asylum Seekers Comes Into Effect
Bord Bia Review Published In Light Of Controversy Surrounding Brazilian Beef Importation
KCC Report Reveals North Vs South Divide In Kildare
Kildare TD Highlights Difficulties Faced By Wheelchair Users In Curragh School
"A Fall Every Week" : Mayor Of Naas Calls For Alterations To Kilcullen Road
Local TD Accepts Data Centres Are A "Particular Issue" In Ireland
Kildare Dog Shortlisted For Bravest Pet Award
Kildare Senior Football Team vs Kerry
