2024-01-09 00:00:06
Hospitals in Dublin are currently facing a major crisis as the number of flu patients has soared in Ireland, leading to a serious challenge in managing the influx of patients. The surge has resulted in patients suffering due to the lack of beds and timely treatment.
Even surgery has not been able to solve the problem, with approximately 300 patients being left on trolleys in hospitals on Sunday alone. In response, 375 surge capacity beds had to be utilized to accommodate the growing number of patients.
The situation is further exacerbated by a widespread increase in the number of flu patients, with 2645 cases reported in the first week of January. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has warned that the number of patients is expected to peak this week, catching hospitals off guard and causing an unanticipated surge in patient admissions during the winter season.
In an effort to alleviate the congestion, the HSE has directed hospitals to maximize the number of discharges on weekends, following earlier advice given by the Health Minister. Despite these measures, the HSE acknowledges that there has been significant progress in increasing hospital capacity and reducing the number of trolleys in the past six months.
However, HSE chief Bernard Goster stated that the massive increase in lung diseases poses a serious challenge and expressed concern that the number of trolleys in hospitals has once again become a concerning issue.
The situation highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive and sustainable solution to address the growing demand for hospital services and the management of public health crises in Ireland.
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