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THE Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) is currently experiencing overcrowding due to increased presentations with a variety of complex needs.
There were 32 patients waiting on trolleys at the hospital this morning according to the latest figures from Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO).
Management at the hospital is asking members of the public to only attend in the case of a genuine emergency and are advising that, where possible, a GP or South Doc out of hours service be consulted in the first instance.
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However, if members of the public are seriously injured or ill, the Emergency Department is always available.
Staff and management are working to prioritise the discharge of patients as soon as possible where appropriate. Management at UHK will monitor the situation on a continued basis and apologise to the public for any inconvenience caused.
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