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INMO SAY CHALLENGES FACING GALWAY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN 2013
Date Published: 31-Dec-2012
The Irish Nurses and Midwives organisation says the challenge going into 2013 is the high volume of patients and a shortage of staff at Galway University Hospitals.
Almost 4,200 emergency patients spent time on trollies at the Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway this year – the second highest number since 2006.
And while that’s down significantly on the figure of 6,500 patients on trollies in 2011 the INMO says emergency protocol has been activated much more this year.
The protocol involves transferring patients from the emergency department to other wards in the hospital, where they are monitored until a bed becomes available.
The overcrowding measure is activated by senior management to act as an alert to the county health system, and in April alone – was in place for 12 days.
The INMO say it’s been a particularly busy few weeks with patients – 13 are on trollies today at UHG while one patient is on a trolley at Portiuncula in Ballinasloe.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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