Hospital overcrowding crisis: Almost 100 patients wait more than 24 hours on trolleys
Before winter has even arrived, the health service is already grappling with a hospital overcrowding crisis, with nearly…
The daily medications sending thousands to hospital – and the mistake many are making
Need to knowA GP has outlined the hidden risk of staying on the same medication for decades Dr…
Nurses begin indefinite industrial action at Naas hospital over staffing crisis
NURSES AT NAAS General Hospital have begun indefinite industrial action over ongoing staffing shortages and patient safety concerns.…
Hospital overcrowding reaches highest level in nearly four years with 824 patients on trolleys
HOSPITAL OVERCROWDING HAS reached its highest level in nearly four years. There are currently 824 people on trolleys…
Nursing homes rebuked for dust on food, fire safety and a lack of access to outdoor spaces – The Irish Times
Dust on food items, a lack of access to outdoor areas, and residents being treated in communal areas…
New HSE guidelines highlight pregnancy terminations linked to severe pregnancy sickness
WOMEN WHO EXPERIENCE severe sickness and vomiting during pregnancy should be routinely and periodically screened for emotional distress during…
‘Dangerous’ levels of hospital overcrowding with 777 people on trolleys, says INMO
HOSPITALS ARE SEEING ‘dangerous’ levels of overcrowding with 777 patients on trolleys as of Tuesday. The Irish Nurses…
It’s Halloween … the time of year when everyone should take vitamin D – The Irish Times
The days are shortening and the temperature is dropping. Dark, dismal, damp weather is predicted for the next…
How coverage over ‘chest-feeding’ speaker led to threats against a breastfeeding conference
THREATS TO VOLUNTEERS and staff at a Galway hotel prompted organisers of a lactation conference to abandon plans…
New rules to limit health service spend will impact patient safety, IMO says
NEW RULES TO control overspend in the health service will impact patient safety because it will impose a…
Health staff face sweeping promotion restrictions under spending controls – The Irish Times
About 100,000 staff across large parts of the health service face restrictions on promotions as part of incoming…
Woman (28) with stage 4 cancer awarded large sum after radiologist misread scan – The Irish Times
A 28-year-old woman with stage 4 cancer has received a significant monetary settlement from the HSE after a…