Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
1554. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 1 July 2018 or the nearest available date for an orthopaedic outpatient appointment at Kerry University Hospital in waiting periods (details supplied), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33394/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraImproving waiting times for hospital procedures and outpatient appointments is a key commitment in the Programme for Government.
My Department, the HSE and the NTPF are finalising an Outpatient Action Plan for 2018. This plan will support the HSE’s compliance with their National Service Plan targets, reduce the growth in the number of patients waiting for outpatient services, improve the accuracy of the waiting list, and trial a number of NTPF funded interventions, including weekend and out of hours clinics.
The NTPF advise that the waiting periods for Orthopaedic Outpatient appointments at Kerry University Hospital from the end of June are as follows:
|
0-3 Months |
3-6 Months |
6-9 Months |
9-12 Months |
12-15 Months |
15-18 Months |
18+ Months |
Total |
|
518 |
396 |
358 |
372 |
286 |
205 |
406 |
2541 |
