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Hospital Equipment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 May 2018

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Questions (54)

Eugene Murphy

Question:

54. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the walk-in x-ray facility is still operational at Roscommon University Hospital; if not, the reason for the withdrawal of the service; the x-ray facilities that are currently available at the hospital; the date on which the walk-in x-ray facility will be fully restored at the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23146/18]

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Saolta University Health Care Group has advised that an equipment failure in recent weeks has impacted the X-Ray Walk-In Service at Roscommon University Hospital.  Normally, GPs refer patients with non-injury related conditions directly to this Walk-In Service.  To facilitate partial continuation of the service, the hospital has leased mobile x-ray equipment on a temporary basis.  While continuing to provide chest x-rays,  the hospital has asked GPs,  as an interim measure, to refer patients who require non-urgent x-rays, to other hospitals in the region.  However, I have been advised that the Walk-In Service will be fully restored by the end of July.

Saolta University Health Care Group has confirmed that the operation of the Minor Injuries Unit is unaffected by the equipment failure and that patients who attend the clinic continue to receive x-rays as necessary.

The Deputy will be pleased to note that funding for the replacement of general x-ray equipment was allocated to Roscommon University Hospital in January 2018.  This x-ray equipment is on order and work is currently underway on the infrastructure required  to accommodate the new equipment.  Saolta University Healthcare Group anticipates that the new x-ray equipment will be in place by the end of July 2018.

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