University Hospital Waterford has asked the public to think about their care and treatment options and keep the emergency department for the patients who need them most.
The hospital released the statement this afternoon stating that UHW is "experiencing extraordinary demand today".
The management at UHW has apologised for any inconvenience caused and is asking the public to make full use of GP and primary care services at this time.
University Hospital Waterford's full statement:
Statement from University Hospital Waterford - 16th October 2018
University Hospital Waterford is experiencing extraordinary demand today (16th October) on its Emergency Department services and is addressing the emergency needs presenting to the best of its ability. Hospital management is asking people to think about all their care and treatment options and keep the ED services for the patients who need them most.
University Hospital Waterford (UHW) is asking the public to make full use of GP and Primary Care services so that ED services are retained for those most in need.
The management at UHW apologises for any inconvenience caused.
542 admitted people are waiting for beds today according to today's INMO trolley watch.
University Hospital Waterford has the highest number of patients waiting for a bed in emergency departments.
