In Ireland, 8,199 patients faced delays for hospital beds this month, with 5,371 waiting on trolleys and 2,828 on wards. Despite a decrease from April's figure of 8,659, the situation remains dire, particularly in the Midwest and West where overcrowding persists. INMO's Phil Ní Sheaghdha called for proactive engagement with the Health Service Executive (HSE) to address seasonal challenges and urged the need for additional staff and bed capacity. The alarming overcrowding affects patient outcomes and endangers healthcare worker safety, adding pressure on a strained healthcare system.
A total of 8,199 patients in Irish hospitals were left waiting for a bed this month, showing a significant issue with overcrowding despite a slight decrease from April.
INMO general secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha emphasized that the number of patients waiting on trolleys is still alarmingly high, indicating systemic issues that need urgent attention.
The challenges of hospital overcrowding not only affect patient care but also pose risks to the safety and wellbeing of healthcare staff, highlighting an urgent need for reforms.
University Hospital Limerick remains the most overcrowded hospital, with over 2,000 patients waiting on trolleys, exemplifying the crisis in the health system.
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