Kildare hospital under pressure due to high attendance and admissions

Naas General Hospital (NGH) is experiencing very high attendance and admissions.

Management at the hospital has reiterated its statement that Emergency Department (ED) is under significant pressure with many patients requiring admission and with very high numbers of COVID-19, flu, and other RSV infections.  

Where possible, management at NGH 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.

NGH said in a statement: "Unfortunately, patients who are presenting at the ED in at the hospital with non-urgent conditions are experiencing very long waiting times to be seen.  

"Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and NGH would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED.

"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." 

Management added that it would like to remind members of the public that if they have to attend the ED, please ensure:   

• You wear a mask
• Practice social distancing
• Ensure you tell the triage personnel if you have any signs/symptoms of Covid-19 

    
NGH concluded by saying that it 'apologises for any inconvenience caused and once again thanks the public for their support and understanding.'