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National: August had highest level of hospital overcrowding since records began

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National: August had highest level of hospital overcrowding since records began

Latest figures show that August 2023 was the worst for hospital overcrowding on record. The INMO has published its August 2023 trolley figures which show that this has been the worst August for hospital overcrowding since the INMO began counting ...

31 Aug 2023 at 11:32

Letterkenny University Hospital apologise ‘for the distress delays are causing’

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Letterkenny University Hospital apologise ‘for the distress delays are causing’

The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital has experienced very high levels of attendances this week and there is significant pressure on bed availability - and have offered an apology. Yesterday, Monday, 159 patients attended ...

23 Jan 2024 at 16:45

'Ridiculously high' trolley figures are the new normal - INMO General Secretary

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'Ridiculously high' trolley figures are the new normal - INMO General Secretary

Over 3,000 patients have been without a bed at overcrowded hospitals across Ireland this week. That's according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), which today (March 24) confirmed 548 patients are without a bed today ...

24 Mar 2023 at 11:24

INMO calls for 'laser-like focus' to tackle overcrowding as May trolley figures revealed

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INMO calls for 'laser-like focus' to tackle overcrowding as May trolley figures revealed

Almost 12,000 people were on trolleys this month, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). The group is calling on the HSE to take immediate action in order to deal with the ongoing trolley crisis, as it ...

31 May 2023 at 15:20

Worst March for overcrowding in Irish hospitals in 15 years, nurses group confirms

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Worst March for overcrowding in Irish hospitals in 15 years, nurses group confirms

More people have been treated on trolleys or chairs this month than any other March on record. That's according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), which confirmed 12,943 admitted patients including 447 ...

31 Mar 2023 at 11:47

Worst over-crowded hospitals revealed as almost 10,000 patients go without a bed in March

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Worst over-crowded hospitals revealed as almost 10,000 patients go without a bed in March

The top 5 most overcrowded hospitals in the country in March have been revealed as nearly 10,000 patients were left without a bed. A total of 9,856 patients went without a hospital bed in the month of March according to ...

29 Mar 2024 at 14:26

Irish nurses call for urgent action as number of children without hospital bed soars

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Irish nurses call for urgent action as number of children without hospital bed soars

An Irish nurses group is calling on the HSE to tackle hospital overcrowding due to concern regarding the number of children on trolleys at emergency departments. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has ...

11 Sept 2023 at 12:29

Over 11,000 people waited for hospital beds in January say nurses

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Over 11,000 people waited for hospital beds in January 2023, says INMO

Over 11,000 people waited for hospital beds in the first month of 2023. That's according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s (INMO) TrolleyWatch figures, which revealed a total of 11,289 admitted ...

31 Jan 2023 at 15:05

High percentage of intern nurses and midwives struggling in overcrowded hospitals

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High percentage of intern nurses and midwives struggling in overcrowded hospitals

Almost 3 out of 4 intern nurses and midwives (73%) said staffing levels in their workplaces were not sufficient to support a positive learning environment with many planning to emigrate, according to a new ...

04 May 2023 at 15:17

Irish nursing group warns public of long delays at emergency departments

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Irish nursing group warns public of long delays at emergency departments

An Irish nursing group is advising the public to be aware of long delays at emergency departments across hospitals in Ireland. That's according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), who ...

21 Mar 2023 at 12:01

Hospital overcrowding is leading to 'avoidable deaths', says IMO president

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Hospital overcrowding is leading to 'avoidable deaths', says IMO president

The continuing pressures of hospital overcrowding and staff shortages is causing avoidable deaths in Irish hospitals, according to the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) president Dr John Cannon. ...

13 Apr 2023 at 10:43

Dozens of children wait for beds in Irish emergency departments today (May 9) - INMO

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Dozens of children wait for beds in Irish emergency departments today (May 9) - INMO

Dozens of children are waiting for beds at Irish hospitals today (May 9). According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation's (INMO) latest Trolley Watch report, 24 admitted patients ...

09 May 2023 at 11:22

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