Mullingar Hospital in ‘escalation’ mode

Management at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar has advised members of the public to consider their care options after a sharp increase in attendances at the hospital’s Emergency Department.

A statement issued by the Ireland East Hospital Group this morning advised the public that the number of patients presenting at the ED is “extremely high”.

Statement from the Ireland East Hospital Group

Attendances to the Emergency Department at Regional Hospital Mullingar are extremely high and the hospital is currently in escalation. As a result long delays are being experienced by people attending the ED.

The hospital would ask patients to consider their care options via their GP, GP Out of Hours or Pharmacist before presenting to the Emergency Department. Patients who require urgent care will be prioritised.

Management of Regional Hospital Mullingar would like to thank the public for their support and understanding. Plus the staff in the hospital for their efforts at this time.