The Irish Nurses' and Midwives' Organisation (INMO) has accused the Health Service Executive (HSE) of being unprepared for the influx of flu patients, leading to severe overcrowding in hospitals. The INMO argues that the high number of patients on trolleys was foreseeable but claims there was no plan in place to mitigate the crisis. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha emphasized the detrimental impact on both patients and staff, calling for 'extraordinary measures' to ensure safe care during this critical period.
The INMO have said the HSE were not prepared for the level of overcrowding in hospitals, as a result of high number of flu cases.The Irish Nurses' and Midwives' Organisation has criticised the Health Service Executive for not being prepared for the rising number of flu cases.
It has said the high trolley figures over the festive period were entirely predictable, but there has been no plan to stem the worst of it.General Secretary of the INMO Phil Ní Sheaghdha said the lack of action is impacting patients and staff.
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