HSE deal on weekend rosters in bid to cut trolley overcrowding and free up beds
Briefly

A significant agreement has been established with healthcare unions to address the ongoing hospital trolley crisis. This new directive will ensure that more senior staff, including consultants, therapists, social workers, and administrative employees, will be rostered to work during weekends and public holidays. The goal is to improve patient care, alleviate overcrowding, and optimize the use of hospital beds. By implementing a five-over-seven-day roster system for key staff, hospitals hope to enhance routine patient care and manage healthcare resources more effectively.
The recent agreement with healthcare unions aims to alleviate the hospital trolley crisis by scheduling senior staff in emergency departments during weekends and holidays.
By ensuring that senior consultants and other healthcare staff are rostered over a 7-day period, the initiative seeks to enhance patient care and optimize hospital resources.
Read at Independent
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