Overcrowding at South Tipperary General Hospital emergency department
The Emergency Department (ED) at South Tipperary General Hospital (STGH) is currently experiencing overcrowding.
Management at the hospital is asking members of the public to only attend in the case of a genuine emergency, advising that, where possible, a GP or Caredoc out of hours service be consulted in the first instance.
They are asking people to think about all their care and treatment options and keep the ED services for the patients who need them most.
The Emergency department has been coming under continuing pressure with high numbers presenting with a variety of complex needs .
However, if members of the public are seriously injured or ill or are worried that your life is at risk the ED will assess and treat you as a priority.
Staff and management are working to prioritise the discharge of patients as soon as possible where appropriate.
In today’s trolley watch figures for patients on trolleys, the Clonmel hospital is third worst hit with 42 patients on trolleys, behind Cork with 74 and Limerick with 57.
The management at STGH apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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