Hospital overcrowding: 599 patients on trolleys as nurses warn about patient safety
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The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation reports that 599 patients are currently on trolleys. A total of 824 patients are awaiting beds, which is the highest number since January 2023. Nurses have issued warnings regarding the impact of this overcrowding on patient safety.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation said its tally of patients awaiting beds, at 824, was the highest since January 2023