In August, 8,199 patients in Irish hospitals awaited a bed, reflecting significant challenges in healthcare capacity. Although down from 8,659 in April, the waitlist includes 5,371 on trolleys and 2,828 in wards, with 75 children affected. Phil Ní Sheaghdha of INMO stressed the persistent overcrowding, especially in the Midwest and West regions, where staff shortages exacerbate the situation. Dangerous working conditions for nurses and midwives undermine care quality and increase staff turnover. University Hospital Limerick's figures are particularly alarming, necessitating immediate action from the Health Service Executive to alleviate these burdens.
A total of 8,199 patients were left waiting for a bed this month in Irish hospitals, highlighting ongoing issues of overcrowding and inadequate capacity.
Phil Ní Sheaghdha noted that despite a slight decrease in numbers from April, the trolley count remains unacceptably high, affecting nurse and patient wellbeing.
Persistent overcrowding in hospitals has significant effects, leading to issues such as increased assaults and staff burnout, which the Health Service Executive must urgently address.
University Hospital Limerick recorded the highest trolley waits, with 2,055 patients, exemplifying severe overcrowding issues in the region.
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