‘There is only one way to win the war’ against Covid-19′
Dr Gerry Burke advises how best to overcome Covid-19 and admits UL Hospitals Group have prepared “as best as we can” in an exclusive column for The Clare Echo.
UL Hospitals Group
Ennis injury unit to play ‘key role’ during Covid-19
Ennis General Hospital’s injury unit is to play “a vital role” as the Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) for the treatment of Covid-19 cases and seriously ill patients during the ongoing public health emergency.
Visitor ban at Ennis and UHL due to Covid-19
A visiting ban has been implemented for all six of UL Hospital Group’s sites including Ennis General Hospital and University Hospital Limerick.
Norovirus outbreak prompts visitor restrictions at UHL
University Hospital Limerick currently has visitor restrictions in place following the outbreak of norovirus on one ward.
Major health protest planned
*Photograph: John Mangan A “major protest” is to take place on February 1st with the demand of getting better healthcare in the Mid-West.
Visitors banned from UHL
Visiting has been banned at University Hospital Limerick until further notice as the hospital continues to manage high volumes of patients with influenza on the day recorded as the worst ever for overcrowding in Irish hospitals.
3% increase in use of Ennis Injury Unit
*Brenda Bleach, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the Injury Unit in Ennis Hospital. Photograph: Brian Arthur A three percent increase has been recorded in the amount of patients that have used the local injury unit at Ennis General Hospital in 2019.
€95k spent on taxis for Clare hospital services
Almost €95,000 was spent on taxis by the HSE transporting Clare patients to different hospitals for treatments such as dialysis.
‘If this was animals Frankie Coote would be at the door’ McMahon hits out at health service
*Marie McMahon. Photograph: John Mangan Much stricter punishments would be in place were animals treated the way patients attempting to access health care in the Mid-West, a local health activist has claimed.
UHL remind public that ED is for emergencies only
A high volume of patients in a busy two to three day period has prompted University Hospital Limerick to appeal to members of the public to consider all care options before arriving at its Emergency Department.
