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21 patients waiting on trolleys in University Hospital Kerry today

Oct 23, 2024 13:13 By radiokerrynews
21 patients waiting on trolleys in University Hospital Kerry today
Trolleys in a hospital corridor
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There are 21 patients waiting on trolleys in University Hospital Kerry.

That’s according to figures provided by the Irish Nurses and Midwives’ Organisation.

14 patients are on trolleys in UHK's emergency department, while a further 7 people are on waiting on trolleys in wards.

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Nationally today, there are 489 people awaiting beds.

University Hospital Limerick is the worst hit by overcrowding with 84 people waiting on trolleys.

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