Responding to comments by the Minister for Health on RTÉ’s 6.1 news questioning the validity of the INMO’s long-standing TrolleyWatch, an INMO spokesperson said they strongly refute any suggestion that the TrolleyWatch figures are not accurate. “The INMO has counted the number of admitted patients on trolleys, chairs and other inappropriate bed spaces since 2006. […]
400 patients admitted to LUH without bed last month
by Louise Doyle ALMOST 400 patients were admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital in June without a bed. Latest trolley watch figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation reveal 396 patients were without a bed in LUH last month. That’s an 18 per cent rise on the number of patients admitted to LUH without a bed […]
Over 30 patients on trolleys at LUH
OVER 30 patients are currently on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital. According to the INMO, 31 patients are on trolleys waiting on a bed at LUH – 12 patients are in the emergency department, while 19 patients are on trolleys elsewhere. Nationally, 444 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning, according to today’s INMO […]
Rising trolley figures at LUH sparks concern for winter
THERE are fears winter chaos is on the way as the number of people waiting on trolleys in Letterkenny University Hospital has been steadily rising this week. There were almost 50 people waiting on a trolley at LUH yesterday, up from 23 at the same time last week. Of the 47 patients, 16 were on […]
Pre cancer treatment delivered on trolley at LGH
A cancer patient was given vital pre-chemotherpay treatment on a trolley in a corridor at Letterkenny General Hospital this week.
Shopping made easier for mum and Francis
THE shopping experience has just got that little easier for one Letterkenny mother, thanks to a specially modified trolley.