High admission rates continuing to put pressure on Portlaoise hospital
Patients in the Emergency Department in Portlaoise are experiencing long delays
The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has asked people with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other healthcare providers amid high numbers of people being admitted to the hospital.
The hospital issued a statement on Thursday, June 18 which said patients who are presenting at the Emergency Department with non-urgent conditions are “experiencing very long waiting times to be seen.”
Reiterating the plea on Monday, June 22, the Midland Regional Hospital confirmed that it is still experiencing high numbers of people presenting to the hospital and they are continuing to ask people to avoid the Emergency Department, unless it is an emergency.
“Where possible, the management at Portlaoise Hospital is asking patients with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other parts of the health service such as their local pharmacist, GP, GP out of hours service, or a local injury unit,” the hospital said.
Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and the hospital has urged such patients not to delay attending the Emergency Department.
“Do not delay in seeking medical attention if you suspect you are having a heart attack or stroke, please dial 999 or 112 in an emergency,” hospital management added.
The hospital said it will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide any updates as required
The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise apologised for any inconvenience caused and thanked the public for their support and understanding
This increase in admissions is happening across the region as the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore issued a similar statement last week.