Tipperary University Hospital services are under extreme pressure
Public asked to attend in cases of genuine emergencies only
Tipperary University Hospital services are under extreme pressure due to the large volumes of patients in the hospital with transmissible respiratory infections.
The Emergency Department (ED) at Tipperary University Hospital is currently experiencing overcrowding.
Patients who are presenting with non –urgent conditions are experiencing lengthy waiting times to be seen. Management at the hospital is asking members of the public to only attend in the case of a genuine emergency, advising that, where possible, Caredoc out of hours service or GP be consulted in the first instance.
We are asking people to think about all their care and treatment options and keep our ED services for the patients who need them most.
The Emergency Department has been coming under continuing pressure with high numbers presenting with a variety of complex needs. However, if members of the public are seriously injured or ill or are worried that your life is at risk the ED will assess and treat you as a priority.
Staff and management are working to prioritise the discharge of patients as soon as possible where appropriate.
The management at TippUH apologies for any inconvenience caused.