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# University Hospital Limerick

This month
September 2023
# Clare
Woman (50s) dies after swimming incident in Lough Derg
She had been airlifted to hospital yesterday after an incident in the water.
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Sep 8th 2023, 3:33 PM
This year
2023
# Overcrowding
72 patients on trolleys and chairs during February Hiqa check at University Hospital Limerick
The watchdog found the hospital had improved since a previous inspection
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Jun 23rd 2023, 10:57 AM
# Limerick Review
HSE boss agrees to independent review of circumstances of Limerick hospital death
Eve Cleary, aged 21, died at University Hospital Limerick four hours after she had been discharged from the hospital on a wheelchair and in pain.
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May 19th 2023, 3:52 PM
# uhl
Industrial action by ICU nurses in University Hospital Limerick suspended
It follows the agreement of a proposal between the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and UHL.
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May 18th 2023, 2:10 PM
# Dundrum
Teenager dies and man in critical condition following road traffic collision in Co Tipperary
The single vehicle collision occurred yesterday morning at around 6.10am.
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Mar 27th 2023, 9:59 AM
# Paddy's Day
HSE issues warning about ‘additional pressure’ on emergency departments over St Patrick’s weekend
The HSE’s chief operations officer said St Patrick’s weekend ‘historically brings additional pressure’.
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Mar 15th 2023, 2:34 PM
# Courts
HSE and UHL apologise to woman who gave birth to stillborn baby 16 years ago
Rebecca Collins sued the health service for negligence in relation to the stillbirth of her daughter, Hannah.
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Mar 8th 2023, 12:54 PM
# Overcrowding
Fine Gael TD Joe Carey waiting on trolley at University Hospital Limerick since Saturday
Overcrowding at UHL has been an ongoing issue in recent months.
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Mar 6th 2023, 4:14 PM
# Mater Hospital
Mater Hospital advises patients to avoid its emergency department 'where possible'
A statement issued this evening said the hospital’s ‘services are under extreme pressure due to the large volume of patients’.
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Feb 20th 2023, 7:47 PM
# winter surge
Surge in viruses seen in the Mid-West as some people contract more than one virus
Public Health Mid-West said it has seen a “noticeable increase” in adults.
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Jan 10th 2023, 11:20 AM
# midwest
Pilot project to ease overcrowding at Limerick hospital under way
Ambulances in the region will be able to bring patients directly to Ennis Hospital instead of them waiting on a trolley at University Hospital Limerick.
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Jan 9th 2023, 1:31 PM
# midwest
Ambulances will be able to bring patients 'directly' to Ennis instead of Limerick from Monday
The region has seen record breaking overcrowding in recent days.
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Jan 5th 2023, 6:23 PM
# midwest
Explainer: What is going on with overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick?
A major internal incident was declared at the hospital yesterday as it became overwhelmed by patient numbers.
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Jan 4th 2023, 11:30 AM
# Meningitis
Investigation into death of Aoife Johnston (16) at Limerick hospital to commence 'shortly'
The teenager died at University Hospital Limerick on Monday, 19 December.
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Jan 3rd 2023, 4:55 PM
Last year
2022
# INMO
Urgent health service demand at never before seen levels amid 'worst year' for hospital overcrowding
It comes amid a warning from the HSE that ‘demand for urgent health services is rising well above levels we have seen before’.
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Dec 30th 2022, 3:52 PM
# aoife johnston
Taoiseach commits to investigation into death of Aoife Johnston (16) at Limerick hospital
The teenager spent a significant amount of time on a hospital trolley.
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Dec 24th 2022, 9:40 AM
# University Hospital Limerick
Hospital apologises as woman bled to death after 'urgent' scan not followed up on, inquest told
The UL Hospitals Group issued an unreserved apology to the family of Susan Doherty.
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Sep 19th 2022, 9:15 PM
# Overcrowding
Over 60% acute hospitals operating at unsafe bed occupancy levels
Five hospitals had an average monthly bed occupancy of 100% or more from January to March 2022.
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Jun 28th 2022, 8:30 PM
# State of Emergency
Easy as ABC? Solving Ireland's lethal Acute Bed Capacity crisis
Inpatient bed numbers among lowest in EU and nowhere near demand predicted by capacity reviews.
Inpatient bed numbers among lowest in EU and nowhere near demand predicted by capacity reviews
Maria Delaney of investigative platform Noteworthy examines why despite overcrowding constantly being reported, hundreds of people continue to die
Full capacity protocol activated weekly at University Hospital Limerick, often resulting in cancelled ops
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May 24th 2022, 12:04 AM
# Overcrowding
INMO warns of 'real problem along western seaboard' with record-breaking overcrowding
There was record-breaking overcrowding in University Hospital Limerick in April.
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Apr 30th 2022, 6:11 PM
# Overcrowding
Limerick hospital defers most elective activity due to Covid and 'surge' in ED presentations
A record 100 patients were on trolleys in corridors today in the hospital’s Emergency Department and on general wards.
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Mar 23rd 2022, 10:20 PM
# Covid-19
Midwest hospitals impose visiting bans due to 'very high' number of Covid patients
Visiting bans are in place at University Hospital Limerick and at Nenagh General Hospital.
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Mar 22nd 2022, 8:00 PM
# Overcrowding
Ambulances queue outside overcrowded Limerick emergency department as trolley crisis continues
One source said ambulance crews were “marooned” in the hospital today as there weren;t enough trolleys to hand patients over to staff.
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Mar 2nd 2022, 10:56 PM
# uhl
University Hospital Limerick announce visiting ban due to Covid-19 outbreak
The hospital said three wards are currently affected, but they have restricted visits to all inpatient wards as a precautionary measure.
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Jan 16th 2022, 3:30 PM
All time
# University Hospital Limerick
Nurses 'at their wits’ end': Call for investigation of overcrowding at Limerick hospital
There is a total of 428 people on trolleys across the country today, with 70 of them in University Hospital Limerick.
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Nov 17th 2021, 1:04 PM
# Overcrowding
Limerick Hospital records highest daily trolley figure ever with 95 patients waiting for beds
409 admitted patients were waiting for beds in hospitals across the country this morning.
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Nov 16th 2021, 12:19 PM
# Limerick
Hospital chief hits back at union’s claim patient overcrowding situation is 'out of control'
The UH Limerick CEO said the INMO claims were “disappointing” and “incorrect”.
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Jul 30th 2021, 2:58 PM
# University Hospital Limerick
'Something has to give': INMO asks Health Minister to intervene at overcrowded Limerick hospital
Members say that UHL had 52 patients on trolleys this morning, despite gaining more than 110 new beds since January.
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Jul 28th 2021, 5:27 PM
# Emergency Department
'Significant' demand for beds at Limerick Hospital from people who had Covid, but still need to recover
The hospital group responded to calls from the INMO for a Hiqa investigation into overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick
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Apr 23rd 2021, 10:48 PM
# Limerick
People urged to avoid Limerick Hospital ED due to 'unprecedented level' of patient presentations
A total of 283 patients attended the Limerick ED in the 24 hours to 8am today.
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Apr 21st 2021, 9:45 PM
# false news
Misleading videos of 'empty' hospitals being shared on social media are putting extra strain on health service, say hospitals
Footage shared online of hospitals that appear “empty” have falsely claimed that hospitals are lying about being under pressure.
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Feb 2nd 2021, 12:05 AM
# Coronavirus
Limerick and Ennis hospitals cancel some appointments to deal with Covid-19 outbreaks
University Hospital Limerick and Ennis Hospital are dealing with Covid-19 outbreaks.
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Nov 11th 2020, 5:25 PM
# covid19
Heart attack patients taking 18 hours longer to present at hospital during lockdown
Experts say fear of Covid-19 is keeping patients away from hospitals despite the higher risk of cardiac death.
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Jun 24th 2020, 11:08 AM
# uhl
Covid-19: Health authorities 'working rapidly' to identify contacts of doctor and his family in Limerick
Patients who may have come into contact with one of the confirmed cases of Covid-19 are being contacted directly.
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Mar 6th 2020, 12:02 PM
# don't visit
HSE apologises to those affected by overcrowded emergency departments as some hospitals ban visitors
Hospitals in Cork, Waterford, and South Tipperary have all imposed strict visiting restrictions.
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Jan 6th 2020, 6:00 PM
# University Hospital Limerick
'Beyond crisis point': Limerick hospital breaks record for number of patients waiting on trolleys
Last month, Limerick had over 1,400 patients without beds.
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Oct 2nd 2019, 1:42 PM
# University Hospital Limerick
Woman (70) ‘left for 105 hours on trolley’ in Limerick Hospital
The facility topped national charts for patients on trolleys in September.
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Oct 1st 2019, 10:00 PM
# Annual Report
Complaint to Ombudsman after man 'distressed' over hearing instrument noise during surgery
The Ombudsman received more than 3,300 complaints about public services last year.
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May 28th 2019, 6:00 AM
# Castefergus
Man (50s) killed in single-vehicle collision in Co Clare
The driver was killed at Castlefergus at around 9.15pm last night.
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Mar 25th 2019, 7:24 AM
# Limerick
Man says mother developed sepsis in 'torturous 42 degree' hospital ward
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said that hospital management “should be responding to the needs of their patients”.
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Jul 3rd 2018, 8:54 AM
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