Written Answers Nos. 261-306
261. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the percentage of clinical status 1 ECHO incidents responded to by first responder in 7 minutes and 59 seconds or less; and the percentage of clinical status 1 DELTA incidents responded to by a patient-carrying vehicle in 7 minutes and 59 seconds or less by each ambulance station by each month in the year to the end of October 2020 or latest date available in tabular form. [34306/20]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
262. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of patients aged 75 years of age or over that experienced an emergency department wait time of more than 24 hours during October 2020; the number to date in 2020; and the hospitals in which the wait occurred [34307/20]
View answerWith regard to the Deputy's specific question, I have asked the HSE to respond directly with the requested information.
263. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance attendances at each emergency department nationwide in October 2020; the number of such ambulances that waited longer than 20 minutes to hand over patients get their trolleys back and return to responding to calls; the number that waited more than 40, 60, 90, 120 minutes and more than 180 minutes, respectively for same [34308/20]
View answerAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
264. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of spinal fusion patients waiting less than 4, 4 to 8 months and more than 8 months for treatment in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin and Temple Street Children’s University Hospital at the end of October 2020 or the latest date available; and if the same information for other spinal patients will be provided in tabular form. [34309/20]
View answerIn relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
265. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting less than less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the RCSI in tabular form. [34310/20]
View answer266. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the RCSI Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34311/20]
View answer267. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31October 2020 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34312/20]
View answer268. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34313/20]
View answer269. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34314/20]
View answer270. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34315/20]
View answer271. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34316/20]
View answer272. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 31st October 2020 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography ERCP in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34317/20]
View answer273. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34318/20]
View answer274. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the South South West Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34319/20]
View answer275. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the South South West Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34320/20]
View answer276. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the South South West Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34321/20]
View answer277. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the South South West Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34322/20]
View answer278. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the South South West hospital for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34323/20]
View answer279. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography ERCP in the South South West Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34324/20]
View answer280. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the South South West Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34325/20]
View answer281. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the Saolta Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34326/20]
View answer282. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the Saolta Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34327/20]
View answer283. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the Saolta Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34328/20]
View answer284. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the Saolta Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34329/20]
View answer285. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the Saolta Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34330/20]
View answer286. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography ERCP in the Saolta Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34331/20]
View answer287. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the Saolta Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34332/20]
View answer288. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the University of Limerick Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34333/20]
View answer289. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the University of Limerick Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34334/20]
View answer290. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the University of Limerick Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34335/20]
View answer291. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the University of Limerick Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34336/20]
View answer292. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the University of Limerick Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34337/20]
View answer293. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography ERCP in the University of Limerick Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34338/20]
View answer294. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the University of Limerick Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34339/20]
View answer295. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the RCSI Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34340/20]
View answer296. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the RCSI Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34341/20]
View answer297. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the RCSI Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34342/20]
View answer298. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography ERCP in the RCSI Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34343/20]
View answer299. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the RCSI Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34344/20]
View answer300. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the Ireland East Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34345/20]
View answer301. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the Ireland East Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34346/20]
View answer302. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the Ireland East Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34347/20]
View answer303. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the Ireland East Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34348/20]
View answer304. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the Ireland East Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34349/20]
View answer305. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography ERCP in the Ireland East Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34350/20]
View answer306. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 31 October 2020 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the Ireland East Hospital Group for waiting periods of less than three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively in tabular form. [34351/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 265 to 306, inclusive, together.
The HSE advises that a pilot project commenced in 2016 by HSE Acute Hospitals Division to progress the collection of national radiology waiting list data. The project has been supported by the Radiology Clinical Care Programme and has involved key stakeholders across the system including the National Integrated Medical Imaging System (NIMIS) Team, Hospital Groups, and the support of the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) for data collection and data management expertise.
The information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the documents attached, which set out waiting list data for Quarter 3 2020 for CT, MRI and Ultrasound. The HSE advises that, at present, the further diagnostic scans requested by the Deputy (including cholangiopancreatography, electroencephalogram, angiogram, and bone scan), are not yet captured as part of this project.
The information that is currently being collected is presently being tested and validated at hospital, hospital group and national level and as such should not be used/reported without the context of the caveats set out below:
- Data is subject to inclusions and exclusions which are documented in the Data Profile Document. This document is available from Acute Operations and has been circulated to all Hospital Groups.
- Data contains urgent, routine and surveillance/planned activity which is currently not broken down in detail, as such this includes surveillance/planned activity which may not be exceeding planned date.
- Data is still undergoing validation at Hospital and Hospital Group level.
- Data does not take into account local nuances at site level (Site profile developed to support understanding of same).
- The purpose of this aggregate data is to provide a National Level overview of the number of patients waiting for modalities of CT, MRI and Ultrasound.
- This report is not intended to be used for the active management of hospital diagnostics waiting list, local reports and mechanisms should continue to be used for the management of diagnostics waiting lists at hospital level.
In Q3 2020, there were a total of 205,116 patients reported on the waiting list from all sites, this represents all outpatients waiting, urgent, semi urgent, routine and planned/surveillance (where diagnostic access is planned at particular time intervals).
