HSE criticised for ‘disastrous decision’ to close Mallow Hospital unit

Mallow General Hospital's MAU are set to close for up to four weeks due to lack of medical cover

The INMO has slammed the HSE's decision to temporarily close Mallow General Hospital's MAU. Photo: Dan Linehan

The HSE has been criticised by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) for their decision to close Mallow General Hospital’s Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), saying it will put patient safety at risk.

Earlier this week, hospital staff were told that the unit would close for one month due to lack of medical cover, and workers were advised to take leave or be redeployed.