Mayo Deputy Welcomes Response from Health Minister
A Mayo Deputy has welcomed a detailed and proactive response from Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill regarding the ongoing crisis at Mayo University Hospital's Emergency Department.
The Castlebar-based hospital has faced the highest levels of congestion among Model 3 hospitals in Ireland. Minister Carroll MacNeill acknowledged that Mayo University Hospital has been in the 'red' or 'unsafe' threshold for 80.2% of days so far this year, meaning 10 or more patients were on trolleys at 8AM.
Mayo University Hospital has been in the 'red' or 'unsafe' threshold for 80.2% of days so far this year
This is the most severe situation nationally, with the next most affected hospital at 62%. Mayo Fine Gael TD Keira Keogh says that it is now imperative that Mayo University Hospital rebalances its weekly activity to improve patient safety, reduce pressure on staff, and ensure timely care for the people of Mayo.
Author's summary: Mayo University Hospital faces severe congestion crisis.
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