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652 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011(Q1-3) † Hospital Name SAU MRSA % MRSA SAU MRSA % MRSA SAU MRSA % MRSA SAU MRSA % MRSA SAU MRSA % MRSA number number MRSA rate number number MRSA rate number number MRSA rate number number MRSA rate number number MRSA rate per per per per per 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 bed bed bed bed bed days days days days days used used used used used Waterford 54 26 48.1% 0.182 48 19 39.6% 0.129 49 12 24.5% 0.087 48 14 29.2% 0.101 35 14 40.0% 0.135 Regional Hospital Wexford General 13 0 0.0% 0.000 18 5 27.8% 0.065 30 8 26.7% 0.114 32 8 25.0% 0.122 16 3 18.8% 0.060 Hospital Total ROI 1393 536 38.5% 0.135 1303 439 33.7% 0.110 1309 355 27.1% 0.089 1251 305 24.4% 0.078 840 206 24.5% 0.070 † Data for 2011 provisional to the end of Q3. *Denominator data (Activity/BLC numbers) not provided. **No longer classified an acute hospital — see note below. ***See note below. 1 In 2007, maternity services at Erinville Hospital and St Finbarr’s Hospital, Cork transferred to Cork University Maternity Hospital, which together with Cork University Hospital (CUH) compose CUH group. All data for CUH group as of 2007 are presented under Cork UH. 2 University College Hospital, Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital incorporated as Galway University Hospitals as of January 2008. 3 No data from Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore for 2006 or for the period Q3-4 2008: activity data (bed days used and inpatient admissions) adjusted accordingly. 4 In Aug 200, acute services at Monaghan General Hospital ceased. 5 No data from OLLH, Drogheda for 2006 or for the period Q1-3 2007: activity data (bed days used and inpatient admissions) adjusted accordingly. 6 In Jan 2007, acute services at Our Lady’s Hospital, Cashel transferred to South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel. Data in the shaded area represent updates from previous reports. Note: National rates are calculated only where both numerator (e.g. numbers of isolates) and denominator (e.g. numbers of bed days used) data are available. [Deputy James Reilly.] Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers
Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) Confirmed norovirus outbreaks in acute hospital settings by region HSE Region 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 East 22 11 9 8 10 6 Midland 12 4 3 2 5 4 Mid-West 5 6 6 6 3 6 North East 5 5 9 4 4 6 North West 9 1 10 3 2 2 South East 9 11 4 5 7 10 South 14 6 8 4 6 3 West 4 4 6 2 10 8 Total 80 48 55 34 47 45 Health Centres 717. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the primary care centre in Ballyshannon, County Donegal; the date on which it will be sent to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8191/12] Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly): Following the publication of the ‘Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Medium Term Exchequer Framework’, the Health Service Executive commenced drawing up its capital programme for the multi-annual period 2012- 2016. The Executive is required to prioritise the capital infrastructure projects within its overall capital funding allocation taking into account the existing capital commitments and costs to completion over the period. A draft capital plan for the period 2012-2016 has been submitted to my Department. My Department is reviewing the proposals and following up with the HSE where further details may be required. The proposed plan requires my approval with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Details of the plan will be published by the Executive following its approval. Medical Cards 718. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in county Tipperary; the average appeal time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8195/12] Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall): As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. I have held detailed discussions with the HSE regarding the ongoing back-log in medical card appeals. The HSE is moving additional staff to this area to help address the unsatisfactory waiting times. 719. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8200/12] 653
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Questions— 14 February 2012. <strong>Written</strong> <strong>Answers</strong><br />
Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC)<br />
Confirmed norovirus outbreaks in acute hospital settings by region<br />
HSE Region 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />
East 22 11 9 8 10 6<br />
Midland 12 4 3 2 5 4<br />
Mid-West 5 6 6 6 3 6<br />
North East 5 5 9 4 4 6<br />
North West 9 1 10 3 2 2<br />
South East 9 11 4 5 7 10<br />
South 14 6 8 4 6 3<br />
West 4 4 6 2 10 8<br />
Total 80 48 55 34 47 45<br />
Health Centres<br />
717. Deputy Dara Calleary asked <strong>the</strong> Minister for Health <strong>the</strong> position regarding <strong>the</strong> primary<br />
care centre in Ballyshannon, County Donegal; <strong>the</strong> date on which it will be sent to tender; and<br />
if he will make a statement on <strong>the</strong> matter. [8191/12]<br />
Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly): Following <strong>the</strong> publication <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ‘Infrastructure<br />
and Capital Investment 2012-2016: Medium Term Exchequer Framework’, <strong>the</strong> Health Service<br />
Executive commenced drawing up its capital programme for <strong>the</strong> multi-annual period 2012-<br />
2016. The Executive is required to prioritise <strong>the</strong> capital infrastructure projects within its overall<br />
capital funding allocation taking into account <strong>the</strong> existing capital commitments and costs to<br />
completion over <strong>the</strong> period. A draft capital plan for <strong>the</strong> period 2012-2016 has been submitted<br />
to my Department. My Department is reviewing <strong>the</strong> proposals and following up with <strong>the</strong> HSE<br />
where fur<strong>the</strong>r details may be required. The proposed plan requires my approval with <strong>the</strong> consent<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Details <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> plan will be published<br />
by <strong>the</strong> Executive following its approval.<br />
Medical Cards<br />
718. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked <strong>the</strong> Minister for Health when a decision will be made<br />
on a medical card appeal in respect <strong>of</strong> a person (details supplied) in county Tipperary; <strong>the</strong><br />
average appeal time; and if he will make a statement on <strong>the</strong> matter. [8195/12]<br />
Minister <strong>of</strong> State at <strong>the</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Health (Deputy Róisín Shortall): As this is a service<br />
matter it has been referred to <strong>the</strong> Health Service Executive for direct reply to <strong>the</strong> Deputy.<br />
I have held detailed discussions with <strong>the</strong> HSE regarding <strong>the</strong> ongoing back-log in medical<br />
card appeals.<br />
The HSE is moving additional staff to this area to help address <strong>the</strong> unsatisfactory waiting<br />
times.<br />
719. Deputy Jack Wall asked <strong>the</strong> Minister for Health <strong>the</strong> position regarding an application<br />
for a medical card in respect <strong>of</strong> persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will<br />
make a statement on <strong>the</strong> matter. [8200/12]<br />
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