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Tuesday, 28 Jul 2020

Written Answers Nos. 1095-1096

Covid-19 Pandemic

Ceisteanna (1095)

Gary Gannon

Ceist:

1095. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if HSE staff will be made to isolate for 14 days after travelling from countries on the green list. [19180/20]

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Freagraí scríofa

Should an employee return from a "Green List" country there is no requirement to restrict their movements. However, employees are required to notify their employer of their intention to travel abroad. The Green List will be regularly reviewed and may change. As such, HSE employees should be aware that they will have to follow any restricted movement requirements that are in place on their date of return.

Hospital Services

Ceisteanna (1096)

John Lahart

Ceist:

1096. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health his views on the management of fracture clinics (details supplied) in view of the fact that advanced practice physiotherapists are responsible for managing the virtual clinics but are unable to order x-rays. [19183/20]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The virtual fracture clinic model is a well proven model for delivering safe and effective care to patients with minor injuries. The model in the Irish context is relatively new and is built on a multidisciplinary approach to care delivery based on patient need. It is delivered through a combined clinical approach overseen by a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and / or Advanced Nurse Practitioner with other clinical practitioners such as physiotherapists managing episodes of care.  The requirement for physiotherapists to order x-rays needs to be determined in the Irish context of the virtual model. If a requirement is established in the future then legislation changes supported by a professional position, development of relevant education and competency standards of practice will also be required. 

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