INMO to commence ballot of Coronary Care Unit nurses in Cork University Hospital
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is to commence a ballot of nurses in the Coronary Care Unit in Cork University Hospital in pursuance of safe staffing.
INMO Assistant Director of Industrial Relations, Colm Porter said:
“The INMO has been mandated by members to commence a ballot for industrial action in the Coronary Care Unit in Cork University Hospital.
“Significant issues exist when it comes to safe staffing levels and an appropriate skill mix in the Coronary Care Unit in CUH. Our members here are working in a highly pressurised environment, often falling short of being able to provide recommended safe nurse-to-patient ratios.
“Management at Cork University Hospital have failed to provide an appropriate plan to mitigate against the nurse and skill mix deficits in the CCU.
“A ballot will take place this week, and we will notify hospital management of the outcome upon completion.”
ENDS
INMO President responds to Minister for Health
INMO to commence ballot of Coronary Care Unit nurses in Cork University Hospital
Time for Government to call hospital overcrowding for what it is – a crisis – INMO
Annual hospital overcrowding record broken – 118,662 people on trolleys so far in 2022
Over 100,000 on trolleys so far in 2022. Measures needed to retain nurses and midwives
Lack of action from HSE and state agencies on hospital overcrowding inexcusable – INMO
Staff and Patient Safety at University Hospital Limerick a major concern - INMO
Nurses must be given the support and resources they need to do their job - INMO
126 patients on trolleys in UHL – new record for overcrowding in Irish hospitals
INMO calls for urgent action on the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Mater Hospital.