More than 70% of nurses and midwives in Ireland report that staffing levels in their work areas are inadequate to meet patient demand, according to a new survey conducted by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Almost all respondents who identified staffing shortages warned that patient safety is being compromised as a result of … Read more
A concerning new survey by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has revealed that 84% of nurses have been forced to treat patients in inappropriate settings such as hospital corridors and waiting rooms over the past year. The ‘Behind the Trolley Numbers’ survey, conducted in January and completed by 1,587 healthcare workers, paints a … Read more
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) is gearing up for a fight. Starting Monday, they’ll ask their members to vote on taking industrial action. Why? Because there aren’t enough nurses in Irish hospitals, and it’s hurting patients. The INMO says the problem is widespread. Cancer wards, children’s units, and end-of-life care are all feeling … Read more