Irish Hospital Surge Capacity Used For 16,000 Patients
The Tanaiste reported that homelessness in Ireland has soared to record levels, noting that current figures do not account for individuals sleeping rough or staying in hospitals and asylum centers. This surge highlights a critical housing crisis within the country. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over social welfare and infrastructure. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation reported that April saw record levels of hospital overcrowding. More than 11,000 patients were forced to wait for a hospital bed during the month. The union described the period as the worst April on record. The Health Service Executive (HSE) reported that 15,957 patients were cared for through surge capacity in April. Additionally, 9,694 patients were on trolleys during the same month.
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“Tanaiste says homelessness in Ireland is 'far too high' as figures soar to record levels. The figures do not account for people sleeping rough”
“The nurses union says that last month was the worst April on record for hospital overcrowding. The INMO says its figures show that more than 11,000 patients were forced to wait for a hospital bed.”
“the HSE told us that their figures showed there were 9,694 patients on trolleys in April and 15,957 patients being cared for through surge capacity.”
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