Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
1936. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the key performance indicators used to monitor improvements and deterioration in the performance of emergency departments; the targets in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30978/22]
View answerThe key performance indicators used to monitor improvements and deterioration in the performance of emergency departments and the compliance targets in this regard are set out in the HSE's National Service Plan (NSP) 2022 (see table below).
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NSP 2022 Indicator - Emergency Care and Patient Experience Time |
Target 2022 |
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% of all attendees at ED who are discharged or admitted within six hours of registration |
70% |
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% of all attendees at ED who are discharged or admitted within nine hours of registration |
85% |
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% of ED patients who leave before completion of treatment |
<6.5% |
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% of all attendees at ED who are in ED <24 hours |
97% |
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% of all attendees aged 75 years and over at ED who are discharged or admitted within six hours of registration |
95% |
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% of all attendees aged 75 years and over at ED who are discharged or admitted within nine hours of registration |
99% |
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% of all attendees aged 75 years and over at ED who are discharged or admitted within 24 hours of registration |
99% |
In addition, the HSE’s TrolleyGAR is a count of all ED patients waiting in an inappropriate bed space after a decision to admit as an inpatient has been made. These are taken 3 times per day, every day, and provide an additional indication of ED performance.
My Department is working closely with the HSE to improve ED performance and achieve PET targets, which were adversely affected by the impact of Covid-19 on hospital operations.
