Dara Calleary
Ceist:440. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health when a report into a hospital (details supplied) will be completed and made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13004/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 30 June 2020
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A report was recently requested from Mr Paul Reid, CEO of the HSE, on the Covid-19 measures taken at Mayo University Hospital from the outset of the pandemic, his views on the appropriateness of these measures at the particular points in time involved and his reassurance that all reasonable measures are now being taken to protect the safety of patients and staff in Mayo University Hospital.
A report has now been received from Mr Reid. The report covers the Covid-19 planning undertaken at Mayo University Hospital as part of the overall work of the Saolta Hospital Group, the considerable challenges faced at the outset and the actions taken to address these challenges. The report goes on to outline extensive measures implemented as the numbers of patients presenting with Covid-19 increased.
The report details the 121 positive Covid-19 patients in Mayo University Hospital, and states that all cases of patients and staff where hospital acquired status has been identified will be managed via the incident management system. The report refers to an increase in the number of patients and staff with confirmed Covid-19 in April, and indicates that the hospital undertook a focused response. A report is currently being finalised in relation to this outbreak.
As is the case across hospitals, Mayo University Hospital has adjusted how care is delivered to patients, as well as continuously implementing updated national advice. The report indicates that Saolta Hospital Group is assured that the appropriate control measures are currently in place in Mayo University Hospital in relation to the management of Covid-19. Saolta Executive, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases personnel have inputted to the management of Covid-19 in the hospital. In line with good practice, the hospital also had direct input from the HSE’s Public Health Specialist service.
Importantly, the report also outlines learning identified, and issues that need to be addressed going forward. It indicates that the Saolta Hospital Group is assured that the appropriate control measures are currently in place in Mayo University Hospital in relation to the management of Covid-19.
The Covid-19 pandemic involved a previously unknown virus that put severe pressure on health facilities in Ireland and worldwide. The report submitted by the CEO of the HSE provides reassurance that a concerted effort was made to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic in Mayo University Hospital.