A temporary Injury Unit was opened at Vista Primary Care Centre in January
A permanent Injury Unit in Naas General Hospital has been approved by the HSE.
In an effort to alleviate pressure on the Naas General Hospital A&E department, the HSE launched a temporary Injury Unit at the hospital on January 29th 2024.
This Injury Unit, located at Vista Primary Care Centre, is open to any patient over the age of 16 with minor injuries.
Patients eligible for treatment at the facility include those with:
- Broken bones, sprains, and strains from knees to toes
- Broken bones, sprains, and strains from collarbone to fingertips
- Minor facial injuries, including oral, dental, and nasal injuries
- Minor scalds and burns
- Wounds, bites, cuts, grazes, and scalp lacerations
- Small abscesses and boils
- Splinters and fish hooks
- Objects stuck in eyes, ears, or nose
- Minor head injuries (fully conscious patients without loss of consciousness or vomiting after the head injury).
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