New HSE staffing policies in place following report into Aoife Johnston's death, committee told

At national level, CEO Bernard Gloster said the waiting list situation is in 'a very strong position compared to the position of a short few years ago'

The late Aoife Johnston from Co Clare died on December 19, 2022, after suffering from meningitis-related sepsis and was left for more than 16 hours without antibiotics — a vital treatment to help save her life. File picture: David Raleigh

The report into the death of Limerick teenager Aoife Johnston has led to changes in how the HSE staffs new beds and new units, CEO Bernard Gloster said on Wednesday.

Mr Gloster was making his final appearance before the Oireachtas health committee before he retires next month. He defended progress on tackling waiting lists and reducing overcrowding during discussions on the service plan for this year.