HSE urges public to consider all options before attending Emergency Department in Kilkenny
Similar to many emergency departments across the country, St Luke’s Emergency Department is extremely busy at present with high numbers of patients attending.
Many are presenting with Covid-19 and complex needs requiring admission.
As a result, patients may experience very long wait times in the AMAU/Emergency Department as staff will prioritise the sickest patients and most urgent cases for treatment and care.
The HSE is now urging members of the public to consider all available care options before attending the AMAU/Emergency Department at St Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny.
"There are a range of care pathways available to patients who do not need emergency care including Pharmacists, GP, and Care Doc Out of Hours services," they stated.
Within the AMAU & Emergency Departments patients will be prioritised based on their clinical complexity priority.
In an emergency, Emergency Departments continue to deal with all medical emergencies.
Infection control measures continue throughout the hospital and all visitors are requested to wear a surgical mask and perform hand hygiene when visiting a relative.
Currently there are a number of wards with Covid-19 outbreaks and visiting is restricted is follows: Surgical 1, SMU and the Suir Ward (Ormond Wing) until further notice.
Hospital Management would like to thank the public for their support and understanding during this period.