Cavan ED 'experiencing significantly high levels of activity'

ED still providing full emergency care if required

Management at Cavan General have declared that the hospital's Emergency Department is currently "experiencing significantly high levels of activity" and as such is in a state of "escalation".

It is the third time in as many weeks that the hospital has been forced to warn patients attending that its services are under pressure.

The memo issued by the hospital manager though emphasised they are still providing "full emergency care if it is required".

The statement in full reads: "Please be advised our Emergency Department is currently experiencing significantly high levels of activity and is in Escalation.

"There are high numbers of patient presentations to the Emergency Department. All patients should be advised of significant delays and limited bed capacity at present.

"If any alternatives to an Emergency Department referral are available these should be explored as a priority.

"We are still providing full emergency care if it is required.

"Thank you for your support."