Measures to address “chronic hospital overcrowding” must be core part of upcoming Budget, says INMO
The union said that around 2,700 patients have been without a bed in Irish hospitals since Monday. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has called for measures addressing “chronic” overcrowding in Irish hospitals to be a core part of Budget 2023. The union issued a statement on Saturday (17 September) to mark World Patient […]
4 years ago
Irish employers urged to consider reintroducing mask wearing and working from home
The recommendation comes following an increase in Covid cases nationwide. Irish employers are being asked to consider carrying out a Covid risk assessment to identify where mask wearing and working from home could benefit workers. The recommendation comes from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Ireland (CIPD), a professional body for HR and people […]
4 years ago
Leo Varadkar rules out mandatory mask wearing in face of rising Covid cases
Nurses have called for the return of mask wearing in indoor settings. Leo Varadkar has ruled out a return to mandatory mask wearing in indoor settings, despite rising Covid numbers across the country. The Tanáiste made the comments following news from the HSE that 23,702 positive PCR and antigen tests were reported on Tuesday (22 […]
4 years ago
620 people waiting on trolleys for hospital beds on third day of the year
New figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation paint a difficult picture. 620 people are waiting on a trolley for a hospital bed on the third day of the new year, according to new figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Established in 2004, the INMO Trolley Watch index counts, […]
7 years ago
2019 is “worst-ever” year for patients without beds in Irish health service – INMO
Staggering figures. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has released new figures indicating that 2019 is the worst-ever year on record for overcrowding in the country’s hospitals. According to the INMO, 108,364 people have been left without a bed in Irish hospitals throughout 2019, exceeding 2018’s total. The worst-hit hospitals are: University Hospital Limerick […]
7 years ago