Nurses 'deeply disappointed' at Limerick hospital bed closure

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has said it is "deeply disappointed" following a meeting with University Hospital Limerick (UHL) management where it was confirmed the 17-bed-ward would close tomorrow.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2019 - 15:47

Digital Desk staff

Ward 1A opened as an additional hospital capacity in September 2017 as an acute short stay unit for medical patients.

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Courts INMO Place: Limerick Place: Ward 1A Place: Ireland Person: Industrial Relations Officer Person: Mary Fogarty Organisation: Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Organisation: INMO Organisation: University Hospital Limerick Organisation: UHL Organisation: Limerick

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