HSE implementing surge plans to deal with pressures at UHG and 4 other hospitals

2024-01-24

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The HSE is implenting surge plans to deal with pressures facing five hospitals across the country, including University Hospital Galway Yesterday UHG ssued a statement, saying it was under signficant pressure as it deals with high attendance numbers at its ED along with COVID-19 outbreaks 73 patients were waiting on trolleys at the hospital yesterday, while throughout the country, 483 patients were awaiting a bed Patients are asked to assess all other care options before attending, including...

The HSE is implenting surge plans to deal with pressures facing five hospitals across the country, including University Hospital Galway

Yesterday UHG ssued a statement, saying it was under signficant pressure as it deals with high attendance numbers at its ED along with COVID-19 outbreaks

73 patients were waiting on trolleys at the hospital yesterday, while throughout the country, 483 patients were awaiting a bed

Patients are asked to assess all other care options before attending, including using a local GP or injury unit for non-urgent medical needs.

The HSE's Chief Operations Officer, Damien McCallion, says they are putting plans in place to ensure everyone can receive the care they need:

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