News - ED

Trolley figures fall locally but hospital staff still under major pressure
The INMO is holding an emergency meeting today to discuss the HSE's response to hospital overcrowding.
Jan 6, 2023 11:01HSE appeals to public to consider all options before attending EDs
Pressure is being put on the health system as Covid-19 and influenza cases continue to increase rapidly.
Jan 3, 2023 07:01HIQA report finds local emergency department under unprecedented strain
Sligo University Hospital was among those inspected and, on the day of inspection, the waiting time from triage to medical review ranged from 5 minutes to 12 hours and 4 minutes with an average of 4 hours 14 minutes.
Dec 15, 2022 14:12Sligo hospital in top five of most overcrowded last month
Sligo hospital has seen huge overcrowding during the last year leading to over 34 consultants in the facility to write a letter to the Taoiseach expressing their concern
Dec 1, 2022 08:12New Minor Injuries Unit opens in Mullingar today
It's hoped the new MIU at Ballinderry will help overcrowding at the Emergency Department at Mullingar hospital
Nov 7, 2022 07:11Almost 100 people on trolleys at local hospitals today
UHG is reporting the third highest figure in the country.
Sep 9, 2022 13:09Overcrowding at three local hospital EDs today
The overcrowding crisis in Mullingar which saw serious issues there last week seems to have eased.
Aug 8, 2022 13:08Over 2400 patients waited at local hospital EDs in July
One local hospital saw its figures jump over 50% year-on-year.
Aug 2, 2022 13:08Staff under pressure at Sligo Hospital as ED third busiest nationwide
Both Sligo and Galway University Hospitals are reporting heavy overcrowding today.
Jul 18, 2022 13:076% of ambulances attending Sligo Hospital cleared in under 30 minutes
Ambulance turnaround times can impact emergency service availability as crews cannot react to call outs until the fully free and clear.
Jul 5, 2022 11:07Shannonside Newsletter
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