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Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar has seen a slight improvement in overcrowding levels, with the number of patients waiting for beds dropping from 20 to 15 to 13 over a 48-hour period.
Latest figures released for Thursday, January 30 show that 13 patients were waiting for admission to the hospital, down from 20 patients two days ago.
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The Wednesday figures reveal that three patients were on trolleys in the emergency department, while 12 were waiting on wards. This represents a notable decrease from Tuesday's count of seven patients on trolleys and 13 on wards.
While the reduction in overall numbers offers some respite, hospital overcrowding remains a persistent challenge for the health service. The presence of patients on trolleys and awaiting beds on wards continues to put pressure on staff and can impact patient care and dignity.
The daily trolley and bed watch figures are monitored closely by health authorities as a key indicator of pressure on the hospital system. Mayo University Hospital serves a large catchment area in the west of Ireland and is one of the busiest hospitals in the HSE West region.
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Health service officials continue to urge members of the public to consider alternative care options such as GP services, pharmacies, and injury units where appropriate, reserving emergency department attendance for genuine emergencies.
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