Move to tackle trolley crisis will see thousands more HSE staff working at weekends
Briefly

A new agreement has been established between healthcare unions aimed at addressing the hospital trolley crisis by increasing staffing in emergency departments during weekends and public holidays. By scheduling senior consultants and essential support staff such as social workers, administrative employees, and therapists, hospitals are expected to free up beds and improve routine patient care. This initiative reflects a significant commitment to tackle persistent healthcare challenges.
The recent agreement involves scheduling senior consultants as well as crucial support staff like social workers and therapists in emergency departments during weekends and public holidays.
This new staffing initiative aims to alleviate the hospital trolley crisis, make beds available, and enhance routine care for patients, responding to ongoing healthcare challenges.
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