Monday 3 January 2022 70,275 patients on trolleys in 2021 unacceptable Over 70,275 patients went without a bed in Irish hospitals in 2021, according to figures published today by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
Saturday 1 January 2022 INMO repeats calls for curtailment of non-emergency services The INMO has reiterated its calls for hospitals to take the decision to curtail all non-emergency activity and for greater measures to be taken to reduce workplace transmission of COVID-19 in our hospitals.
Thursday 30 December 2021 Urgent Plan B needed from HSE - INMO Upon the publication of today’s TrolleyWatch figures which show 287 patients on trolleys, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called on the HSE to publish and implement a Plan B for dealing with the capacity crisis that is escalating within our public acute hospital system.
Friday 24 December 2021 Derogation for return to work of Healthcare Workers An updated circular was issued from the HSE late last evening in respect of protocol for derogation of HCW who are deemed close contacts. We will review and revert to HSE in respect of implications for members.
Wednesday 22 December 2021 Christmas period opening hours, Worker safety, Mental health supports On behalf of our President, Executive Council, and all the staff here in the INMO, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy Christmas and every good wish for 2022.