777 Patients Waiting for Hospital Beds Across Ireland, INMO Warns
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The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has reported that 777 admitted patients are currently without a bed in hospitals across the country. The union describes the situation as dangerous, saying that overcrowding puts both patients and staff at risk.
Admitted patients without a bed are often kept in corridors, temporary spaces or other areas that are not designed for long-term care. Nurses and other healthcare workers say that this makes it harder to give each patient the attention and privacy they need. It can also slow down care for people who are waiting in emergency departments.
The INMO figures are part of a wider concern about pressure on the Irish health service. Hospital managers and health officials have been asked to find ways to free up beds more quickly, for example by moving patients who are ready to leave to community care or home supports. The union has called for more action to address the problem.
The overcrowding figures highlight the continuing challenges facing hospitals in Ireland. Patients and their families are being asked to be patient while authorities work to reduce waiting times and improve capacity.
Sources: RTE.ie
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